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Tips for Hosting a Safe Open House Event
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Tips for Hosting a Safe Open House Event

Most of us would never normally hold an event at our homes where we put out a sign that welcomed in total strangers. But this is exactly what you do for your real estate clients when you hold an open house. Here are ten easy-to-do safety tips that you can add to your open house planning. We know that real estate agents focus their attention on the tiniest details to help put a client’s home in the best light; we hope these tips will help you remember to pay attention to your personal safety, too.

  1. open houseUnlock the front door and know your escape routes from the house and the yard
  2. Unlock deadbolts from your established escape route doors for a quicker exit
  3. Have a co-worker or friend join you for the day, or ask them to check in every hour
  4. Log all visitors' car license numbers and general physical descriptions
  5. Ensure full cell phone battery and signal strength at start of open house hours
  6. Keep all interior and exterior lights on even in daytime and open all the window coverings
  7. Walk behind visitors and direct them to look at features or rooms, rather than lead them
  8. Ask homeowners to leave valuables, medications, and mail hidden away
  9. Talk with the neighbors so they know there will be a showing and ask them to keep wary for unusual activity or visitors
  10. Use personal safety apps available for your smartphone

Thank you to REALTOR Magazine for the source information.

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