Safety Tips

HOW TO CONDUCT A SAFE OPEN HOUSE

• First and foremost never set an appointment to show your home unless the potential buyer has given you their name and number. You can than call back to verify the number when you confirm the appointment. It is also a good idea to keep a showing log that a copy can be given to a friend or family member.

• Do not volunteer any personal information; only give information about the home you are trying to sell.

• Make sure you schedule your tour when you can be accompanied by a spouse, friend, neighbor or family member.

• Have a sign-in sheet near the front door so any prospective buyer can fill out their name, phone number and address before you conduct the tour of your home. Make sure this information is complete.

• Never leave anyone alone while conducting the tour and always watch what they are doing in your home.

• Secure all valuables such as jewelry, guns, artwork, collectibles, etc. If you have anytime of value, than keep it out of site.

• Make sure you remove all prescription drugs from your bathrooms. If someone asks to use a bathroom, they may be looking for drugs.

• When conducting the tour do not enter the room with the visitors, keep yourself by any exit door.

• Know your secondary escape route from the home if it is needed.

• Remove any personal information from the refrigerator and keep your purse out of site to prevent your identity being stolen.

As Realtors we deal with this issue on a daily basis. We take our safety very seriously and so should you. Keeping you and your family safe should be your first priority when conducting an open house.

Debra Cain is a Realtor in the Springfield, MO area. To receive further information on the cities of Springfield , Ozark, Nixa, Republic, Rogersville, or surrounding areas in Missouri CALL DEBRA TODAY! 417-379-2202 or e-mail debracain@kw.com