Watch out that YOU don't get accused of stealing!

I remember a similiar story a few years back.  Guess it does happen from time to time.  Put the jewlery away!!

Patricia

Hi Sally - What a terrible position to be put in by a client. I'm glad to see that the items were located. I would be interested to know what your offices legal counsel recommended you do in the future to protect yourself and your team?  

I always advise  my sellers to remove or secure valuables and all small 'pocketable' items.  A drawer is not a safe place.  There was recently an incident in my area where two people came to an open house, one acted as a decoy as the other went to the bedroom and stole a credit card and jewelry from the back of a drawer.  Thanks for reminding all of us that we need to remind sellers that they must be vigilant in securing items of value.

don't forget to have them remove medications.... we can't follow people into the restrooms

Sally,

Thanks for the post.  It is so pertinent and timely.  As an old "country boy", I give little thought to people stealing anything.  I'm the guy who might leave the back door unlocked when I go to bed, and I often fail to lock my car.  A few months back, someone backed a pick-up down my driveway and drove off with my air compressor.  Point being, too many homeowners are too much like me--preocupied with other things and hardly a thought of a thief.

Your blog got my attention, and that is good for my clients.

Thank you!

What a story... Think maybe the house keeper got nervous and returned the jewls ?

Very frightening experience for your fellow agent, Sally. I'm sorry to hear she (and the other agents) were accused, but glad they were also cleared.

This is why the sellers need to put away any valuables, in a safe at least or preferrably out of the house.

Unfortunately jumping to conclusions can create deep resentments that last a lifetime. . it works as well with clients and family members. 

I dragged a Realtor that showed one of my listings to police interviews and accusations by my clients., . at the end. . she was innocent.

A huge lesson for me early on my career

Sally,

How Unfortunate and Unfair! And I thought the Client I had listed (who moved out of town) then called and harressed me to get her house sold, and later called and threatened me because her house had been robbed, and a Flat Screen TV taken was bad! I can't imagine.

Would you check out the website and pass it on to anyone you think might be interested: www.winahouse.biz !

Thanks ,

Connie

Hi Sally - that would be terrible. I too have had high end listings, and make sure the sellers puts everything away (under lock and key).

Congratulations on the features Sally, I love the way you write -- I think the trashy jewelry defense might get you off with good behavior!  LOL  How awful for this realtor and all who came into the house, I'm glad the jewelry was found.

HI THERE SALLY  "Wu-dn't me .. no way ... my plates clean man .. " doesn't cut it anymore!  (My husband is a policeman and he hears this stuff all day long!) Well first of all - I thought I was in a groundhog day when I saw you on the "cover" of AR twice in a row - thank goodness I came out of that one only to realize you are back at writing some terrific posts!  And I love it!  Congrats! -- Gab

This is scary because it could happen to any of us.  Congrats on the Feature! 

Sally ..That is horrid ..simply horrid.....But that's what happens when someone accuses someone before they check..Sad

HelpfulHannah

Being accused at all is enough to cause some real emotional damage, not just for Ann but for all of the agents who were on the tour list.  Glad it turned out okay.