5 Tips for Safely Showing Your Home

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Would you really let a stranger walk into your home? If your home is for sale, then you certainly would. Showing your home to potential buyers and staying safe while doing so means taking a few extra precautions and keeping safety in mind at all times.  Check out these tips for safely showing your home.

Never Go It Alone

You should always have someone with you when you show your home. Never allow strangers into your home when you are by yourself. Ask a friend or family member to come and be your backup when you are allowing a potential buyer to see your home. Not only does this provided added safety, but the other person can also serve as an extra set of eyes and ears in case there are any issues.


By Appointment Only

Require potential buyers to make an appointment. If someone just shows up to take a look, ask them to make an appointment and come back.

Keep Records

Keep a log book of everyone who comes to look at your home. Before you let them look around, ask for identification and write their names, addresses, phone numbers, and even driver's license numbers in your log book.

Trust Your Gut

Never underestimate your own instincts. If someone comes to your home to look around, trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right or you feel uncomfortable, then go with your instincts and ask them to leave.

Pay attention to how the person acts. Are they spending too much time looking around one room? If they seem unusually interested in your doors, windows, and safety devices, then you should be concerned. If they seem overly interested in your electronics or other items that are valuable, trust your gut.

Check Your Home Afterward

After any potential buyer leaves, check your home thoroughly to make sure everything is in order. Check doors and windows to make sure they are secured.


When it comes to safety, you cannot be too careful. Being cautious is wise and knowing how to stay safe when you show your home is one of the most important parts of selling your home. 

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