Tips to Keep a Home Safe During an Open House

How to Make Sure My Home Stays Secure

Are you planning on selling your home in the near future? Have you seen the open house signs around your neighborhood on other properties over the years? If you're like most people you probably think an open house is a necessary thing to do? That is a natural thought. Open houses have been going on for as long as I can remember.

Years ago before the internet came to be they were useful marketing activities. With the internet buyers are free to access information on every home for sale. Real Estate agents are no longer the gate keepers of information.

I am going to tell you something that may surprise you - open houses are completely unnecessary to sell a home. Anyone who is serious about purchasing real estate will schedule a showing with a real estate agent.

The benefit of open houses goes to the real estate agent. You will see a complete explanation of why in the referenced article. In the Realty Times piece you will also learn how to protect yourself home during an open house. The article provides numerous safety tips to increase your chances of your property remaining secure. If you want my opinion, I would skip the open house all together.

I have been selling real estate for three decades. Unfortunately, I know of numerous properties where theft has taken place. This is one of the best kept secrets in real estate.

You will see your house without putting your home at risk if you pick an excellent agent and price your home properly. It is as simple as that. Never let a real estate agent convince you that an open house is needed.