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     You the Real Estate Agent are entrusted with the Keys to the house.  Security is paramount!   You use an Electronic Lockbox (if they are available in your area) to document who goes in and out.  Maybe you install a Combo Lockbox for Vendors or other Parties that are not members of your MLS.   But how safe and secure is PUTTING A KEY UNDER THE MAT?

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Original content by Cindy Jones

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When you list your home for sale security is one of the things you worry about.  So how would you feel if you knew the agent has the key to your door under the welcome mat?  Recently I called for showing instructions on a listing in the Woodbridge VA area and that's exactly what I was told.

Sure enough when my clients and I got to the front door there wasn't a lockbox but the key was there under the mat.  My clients were shocked and I wish I could say I was too.

Perhaps the sellers agreed to this arrangement but you have to wonder WHY?   My reaction is the same when I see a combo code listed in the agent remarks on the MLS.  Since I've encountered unaccompanied buyers in a home it doesn't take long to figure out that an agent gave them the code so they could see it on their own.  

Without an electronic lockbox on the property or using one of the local showing services there is no way for an owner or an agent to know who has been in the property.  Though the home we checked out yesterday was empty there are still appliances, cooper pipes and light fixtures that could disappear in the middle of the night.  Who is responsible for the damages to the home if it isn't secured?  Is it the agent for taking a short cut or the sellers?  If you call the police to report a robbery and tell them the key was under the mat how do you think they will react

If you list your Woodbridge home with Cindy Jones and Integrity Real Estate Group we won't take short cuts on the security of your home.  We use electronic lock boxes which capture the entry information for every agent who comes to our property.   If you are still living in your home we are going to go over with you the personal belongings and medicines you should secure before the home goes on the market.  Though no one can 100% guarantee complete security, we do our best to make sure your home is protected from just anyone being able to walk in the front door.

The key is under the mat.  Not on my listings.

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If you are interested in learning more about the Northern Virginia Real Estate market including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties give Cindy Jones and Integrity Real Estate Group a call at 703-346-2213.

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Disclaimer:  Nothing in the above blog article is to be construed as legal advice, tax advice, or financial advice.  For legal advice see an attorney.   For tax advice or financial advice see a tax attorney, certified public accountant, or other qualified professional.

 

Comments (2)

Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Great reminder Fred and congrats on becoming the newest AR ambassador...you will do a great job!

Jun 27, 2014 12:13 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Thank you, Ginny!

Jun 27, 2014 12:30 AM