than five minutes. If your gut instincts give you a warning against them, do not let them in. If you are home alone, do not let random drop-ins come in no matter what. Never show a random person your home if it’s dark outside. If your gut tells you something is wrong, tell the person that it’s not a good time for you. Ensure that you get their personal contact information before you allow them to come in, and make sure to let someone you trust know whenever you have someone over for a showing.
KEEP YOUR VALUABLES AND MEDICATIONS OUT OF SIGHT
If you have any medications in your medicine cabinets or elsewhere around the house, even in your purse, lock them up or hide them. Put everything in a box and keep it under your bed, in your safe (if you have one), or even under the floorboards if you have to. The same goes for your valuables. Don’t just store them in a drawer or somewhere that is easily accessible. Just because they are out of sight does not mean they cannot easily be found, so make sure it’s near impossible for anyone to find them unless you tell someone specifically where they are in your home. Keep in mind that potential buyers will want to walk through the house themselves and check things out. After all, they are here to see whether or not this home would be best for them, and you crowding their first look will give them a negative feeling. So, stand back, let them walk through on their own for a little while, and make sure your valuables and medications are all well-hidden. However, if you do not have a safe, a safety deposit box, or somewhere to put your valuables or your medications, bring
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