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 valuable items to a friend or relative before you have the open house. Make a list before you drop them off as well, just so you can be sure nothing goes missing without you noticing. DO NOT BE ALONE DURING ANY SHOWING As previously stated, do not show anyone your home when you are alone. This includes during your open house. You never know if someone is just coming in to see what they can steal instead of being an actual prospective buyer. It has happened in the past, so ensure that you are not home alone during any showing of the home whatsoever.
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