Jim Curry - Seller Book

can also help secure your home. Recover Mail and Newspapers Frequently

An over fl owing mailbox or a newspaper pile in front of your home will give onlookers an idea that the home is unoccupied. Th erefore, arrange to collect them periodically. Have the Post O ffi ce forward all mail. Leave the Lights On It’s a good idea to leave the lights on in vacant homes. While it isn’t necessary and a waste of power to leave the lights on during the daytime, you may arrange to do it during nights by installing timers so that the lights turn on automatically during the nights. You can set on and o ff t imes in these devices. Th is can paint a picture to onlookers that there’s some activity going on in the home. It’s also equally important to keep the exterior well-lit so that any suspicious activity can be seen by the Keep the interior temperature at a reasonable setting — ideally, between 68 and 70 degrees. Th is can help you maintain comfortable energy bills. Th e ideal temperature inside can also give a welcoming feel to buyers when they visit your property. Examine Your Insurance Policy Homeowners’ policies diff er in their handling of “unoccupied” and “vacant” property. While some insurance policies can compensate you for acts of vandalism, some don’t. Fire coverage is also important to determine. You need to talk to your insurer and fin d out what kind of provisions are in your policy. Speak to your 100 neighbors and passersby. Maintain the Temperature

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