How to keep your house safe during open houses

Whether you’re an agent looking for a few pointers or a seller wanting to take some more precautions, this quick read is for you on keeping your valuables safe during an open house.

Three easy ways to keep your home safe during open houses:

• Put all of the valuables away. Please hide the $2,000 MacBook, the first edition of the Bible, and the historic pistol from the 1800s you have lying around. Lock up valuables, especially the ones that can fit inside a pocket or purse.
• Make sure everyone signs in. This is one of the ways you generate leads, but it can also come in handy when you need to see who was in the house when a particular item went missing. Just don’t try to be your own detective.
• Let the neighbors know you’re having an open house. They may be alert to suspicious activity that you may not notice during the open house. Since several strangers will be coming in and out of the house, it’s important to let others know for your own safety.

We at MGR want the very best for our agents and our clients, and this includes their safety and wellbeing. Open houses can do wonders for a seller, but it’s also important to be aware of the risks of hosting strangers. Stay aware and cautious at all times.