When you are trying to sell your home, you're usually still living in it. With that in mind, you need to make sure to keep yourself and your belongings safe as potential buyers move in and out for showings and open houses. Some of these things may seem obvious, but in the whirlwind of getting ready, it can be easy to forget the simplest things!
First: be sure to lock away valuables and secure any private documents! Move your jewelry out of the jewelry box, lock any safes you may have in the house. Be sure any important documents, such as ones from your bank, are securely tucked away. While an agent will be with potential buyers through a showing, there is always a possibility someone might get their hands on something they shouldn't.
Second: remove medication from your home. If you need to, keep your medication in a mobile bag you can take with you when you leave the house for showings or else put them away with other valuables in a secured spot.
And third: take down any decorations that include the names of your family, especially kids. While it is unlikely this is something a potential buyer would use, it is better safe than sorry. No stranger should have access to your child's name so be sure to remove any door signs and other such decorations!
These steps perhaps seem simple, but sometimes the simple things are the easiest to forget! Be sure to lock away valuables, remove medications, and be sure to take down decorations with the names of your family. This will keep you, your belongings, and your family safe as you ready yourself to sell your house!
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