Yesterday, I was on designated security duty for all my listings. I've gotten into the habit of getting by my listings each week to gather the business cards, check for the door-hanger/advertisements, phone books thrown on the porch, etc. If homes are vacant and there are pizza fliers hanging on the door knob - then everyone else will know it's vacant too.
When Realtors® are showing properties, we can be in a such a rush. Let's see, you've got to show 20 homes in 4 hours??? Sometimes, we rush. I'm guilty of this too.
But....we've got to DOUBLE CHECK the doors!
When you're standing in the doorway and leaving a showing - your clients are ahead of you and getting in the car. Before you close that door and put the key back into the lockbox...just take a minute. Are all the lights off? And more importantly, are all the doors secured??
While at eight (8) listings yesterday, there were 5 homes with rear doors UNLOCKED.
One of the many hats a Realtor® wears is security guard.....
Let's all Double-Check!
You'll be protecting the owners and the other agents that are showing that home.
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