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Have you changed the locks on your house?

By Anona Large

Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives Associates

February 17, 2008 05:46 AM

When was the last time you changed the locks on your house?

How many people have had access to your house in the last 5 years. How many spare keys do you think are out there?

I always advise my clients to change the locks on their doors as soon as possible. Top priority #1. This is a huge safety issue. A person never knows how many keys have been made to get into your home.

So stay safe and get your locks changed.

Have a Fabulous Real Estate Day!!!!

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Jeff Kessler

Austin Homes, Realtors www.OwnAustin.com - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

That is so important. I like to give a gift certificate to a home store and tell my clients to go purchase new locks after closing.

Feb 17, 2008 05:54 AM

Matt Ratcliffe, REALTOR

Keller Williams Realty Brazos Valley - College Station, TX

Great reminder, thanks and keep blogging!

Feb 17, 2008 05:54 AM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

We don't lock doors. We don't need or cary tasers either! Some one wants to get that bad, a cinderblock and a window would be no match. Kinda protected up here in the right hand corner of the road! Good advice Anona!

Feb 17, 2008 05:55 AM

Melina Tomson

Tomson Burnham, llc Licensed in the State of Oregon - Salem, OR

Principal Broker/Owner, M.S.

I agree. Especially with new construction where many subs have had access to the key.

Feb 17, 2008 05:57 AM

ActiveRain City and State Listing Group

Christiansted, VI

No locks changed, but I keep plenty of fresh ammunition around.

If the owner is one that has purchased an existing home from another owner, the changing of locks should be a priority. Also, every time a tenant leaves a property!