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Safe Practices When Selling Your Home: Protecting Your Privacy and Belongings 🏡🔒

 


When your home is on the market, it’s more than just your property that’s on display — it’s your personal life. 🕵️‍♀️ Open houses and showings invite potential buyers (and sometimes strangers) to walk through your rooms, peek into closets, and explore the layout. While most visitors are focused on the house itself, it’s smart to take precautions to safeguard your privacy, safety, and valuables.

Here are some important tips to follow before you hang that “For Sale” sign: 🪧

1. Protect Your Privacy 🛡️

  • Remove personal calendars and schedules 📅 — A wall calendar or the one stuck on your fridge can reveal when you’re away from home.

  • Tuck away personal documents 📄 — Bills, tax paperwork, checkbooks, or anything with sensitive information should be stored in a locked drawer or safe.

  • Be mindful of photos 🖼️ — Family pictures can make your home feel warm, but they also reveal faces, children’s names, and other identifying details.

2. Secure Valuables 💍💊🔫

  • Jewelry, cash, and small electronics 💻 should be locked away or removed from the home entirely during showings.

  • Medications — prescription or over-the-counter 💊 — should never be left in bathrooms or kitchen cabinets.

  • Firearms and ammunition 🔒 should be unloaded, secured with a gun lock, and stored in a locked safe or off-site.

3. Clear Out Temptations 🚫

  • Hide keys, spare change, and credit cards 🔑💳 — Even small items can be taken without notice.

  • Remove alcohol and recreational substances 🍷🚭 — Eliminates risk and temptation.

  • Keep expensive handbags or collectibles out of sight 👛🖤.

4. Control Access to Your Home 🚪

  • Use a professional REALTOR® 👩‍💼 who manages showings and ensures only qualified buyers enter.

  • Rely on a lockbox with a secure code 🔐 — and change the code periodically.

  • Consider security cameras 📹 at entry points for added peace of mind.

5. Think About Digital Safety 💻📱

  • Unplug or password-protect smart devices 🔒 — Smart speakers, cameras, and thermostats can store personal data.

  • Avoid sharing your showing schedule publicly ❌📆 — Posting online that your home will be empty could make it a target.

6. Pet Safety 🐶🐱

  • Remove pets during showings 🚗 — Protects them from stress and keeps visitors safe.

  • Store pet medications, leashes, and toys 🐾 — Keeps your space tidy and distraction-free.

Final Thought 💡

Selling your home is exciting, but it’s also a time when dozens — sometimes hundreds — of people will step into your personal space. By taking these safety measures, you can focus on attracting serious buyers without compromising your privacy or security.

If you’re thinking of selling, I can guide you through every step — from staging to securing your property — so your home sells quickly, safely, and for top dollar. 💰

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