Selling your home as a FSBO, you need a guide to keep safety in mind when prospecting potential buyers. The real estate industry has seen a problematic climb in assaults towards realtors, and so is
concern for those who are selling their homes by themselves.Here are just seven ways designed specifically to protect you, your family, and your home, from being victimized:
1. Fully screen callers before allowing them an appointment for seeing your home. Ask all questions: name, existing address, and telephone number. Where are they employed? Why are they looking to buy? Do they have a family in area? Any children? Ask as many questions until you feel comfortable with this person.
2. Do not let unannounced visitors into your home unless you have their information first. If you are alone in house, have them come back later when there are others home. There is no reason why someone cannot be professional and make an appointment with you. Make sure there is more than one person in your home when showing your property. Remember, safety in numbers.
3. If you must show your home alone keep a cell phone with you. If you are in danger of a potential buyer, you can easily call 911 for help. In event in needing to get away from someone run out of house into your vehicle or neighbor’s house. Remember, your life is more important than any property. Most criminals interviewed say they do not want to harm anyone when taking valuables, prescription drugs or money. But if home owner puts up a fight, so will they. Let it go. Property and things in your home can be replaced, your life cannot!
