coming and going to your vacant house. Allow only real estate agent-accompanied visits. Have your agent inform you of the scheduling and timing of showings and personally check-up to ensure doors have been relocked and the security system activated. • Check the status of smoke detectors. Make sure smoke alarms are positioned appropriately throughout the house and that the batteries are fresh. Some security systems send automatic signals to local authorities. • Check the weather stripping. Check the condition of your weather stripping for cracks or tears and replace them if warranted. This can help prevent the entrance of “critters” while keeping the interiors free of moisture producing elements. Make sure the gutters are clean.
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