Burglars look for easy targets, and Sellers need to realize the condition of their exterior maintenance could cause a significant impact on the likelihood of their home burglarized.
Keep in mind, many burglars do not target occupied houses, taking great care to avoid them. Indicators of a vacant home could be as menial as mail left in the mailboxes, newspapers in the driveway or unkempt yards and landscaping.
Make sure windows and doors are not block by untrimmed trees and shrubs. Exterior lighting (particularly sensor lights), or having a light and the TV or radio connected to an automatic timer set to switch on at night can be a deterrent for would be burglars.
Pet doors should be small enough to permit only a cat or small dog to gain entry. Make sure it is not possible to manipulate the inside locks by reaching through a pet door.
If the home is not going to be occupied, local police or a trusted neighbor should be notified by the Seller, leaving a contact name and number.
Of further importance, do not talk about a vacant home on Facebook or any social media, it’s an open invitation for uninvited “guests.”
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