Open Houses: Security While Showing Your Home

Open Houses: Staying Secure While Showing Your Home – During the Covid-19 national emergency, home sellers should really think through the prospect of having an Open House at this time. At Canestar Homes, we advise sellers to include the Open House in their marketing plans; but, do so later when the risk to them and the public has subsided. For our buyers, we are not advising to visit any open house at this time.  We are eager to discuss this with anyone that is interested, just call or send a text for more information.

In the meantime, we just love having Open Houses. We very typically receive feedback from our open house visitors about the superb, unequalled preparation and welcoming environment of our open houses.

Below are some tips on keeping your open house safe.

If a stranger were to knock on your door and ask to come in, you’d likely say no. Yet when you’re showing your house, this is exactly what you’re doing. You’ll let stranger after stranger come in to tour the home and see if it’s a good fit for their needs. So how can you ensure your home is safe? These home security steps will ensure you can safely show your home with minimal risk.

1. Always Use an Agent

Always use an agent to help sell the home. This will ensure someone is in the home when it is being shown. While some buyers try to sell on their own, this opens you up to showing the home without anyone else around, which is potentially dangerous. Using an agent ensures someone is always with the buyer when they tour the home.

2. Keep It About Business

If you are in the home when potential buyers come through, don’t fear small talk, but be careful. Keep the talk simple and related to the home and its features. Do not divulge too much personal information about yourself or your family. Remember, this person is a stranger.

3. Confirm the Identity of Buyer’s Agents

If someone calls you or your agent claiming to be a real estate agent who wants to see the house, do some research. Your agent would be able to verify that the person is, in fact, an

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