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Safety Tip of the Week - Front Porch Lights

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Greenville Upstate

This safety tip may be one of the simplest for you to implement, but as I drive around at night, I see that many people don't.

Statistics say that houses with lights turned on are much less likely to be burglarized.  Those same statistics also say that cars are less likely to be broken in (in the driveways or out front), and outbuildings are less likely to be broken into.

Motion lights are one great item to have on your home. I have a motion light on each corner of my home, so that if anyone approaches, they get illuminated.  They are great tools to have to discourage a would-be burglar.

The front porch light is the easiest light to turn on.  Motion lights can be fooled if the area of the motion detector can be determined, but keeping the front porch light on at night is a great way to reduce the chance of crime occurring at your residence.  The cost is minimal compared to the security it offers.

Don't just do it yourself. Talk to your neighbors too!  Light up the whole street at night, and send the criminals elsewhere. 

Comments (3)

Patt M. Judd
First Realty Company - Cookeville, TN
Realtor - Your Cookeville Connection

That a good tip, i guess i never thought about it in that way, thanks for sharing, your fellow realtor Patt

Dec 01, 2008 08:38 AM
Ginger Moore
Wilkinson & Associates Realty - Gastonia, NC

Hi Bill, Will try to remembe to keep the porch lights burning. Yes this is a good deterrent, because we know that most burgulars prefer darkness. thanks for sharing!

Sep 05, 2009 04:16 AM
Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

That is an excellent tip.  I never leave my porch light on cause I don't want people stopping by all the time- which they would...  But I can see the benefits too- who says that I have to answer my door?;)

Mar 21, 2010 02:38 PM