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For Sale By Owner and Security

I have blogged about security and home sellers before; I debated how to approach this subject today, because I don't want to give any wing nuts any ideas. But bad people will do bad things anyway, and good people will be good anyway. And I don't think any creeps read me. So here it is. I got the following email from one of my agents:  Hi Phil,   I just called up a FSBO.  This one had paid some company to list it on MLS but the appointments are handled by the owner.  The property is vacant.  The owner gave me the code before verifying my name and agency.  She never asked for a phone number, or any other identifying information.  She really has no idea who is going into her house.  I think this should be a blog -  this is why everyone needs a listing agent.  They do not have the tools to verify, over the phone, who is entering their house.  I don't know if it is worse because it is vacant (easier to steal stuff) or would be worse if it were occupied - might be personally at risk.  Of course, they are not at risk from ... more

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