Whether you’re a real estate agent or just hosting your own open house event it’s important that you be mindful of your own safety and your valuables!
Check out this recent article about thieves in New York stealing things from open house events.
The best thing you can do is don’t have an open house alone, invite a friend, neighbor, your local mortgage broker (just don’t let them lock themselves in the bathroom – long story, you don’t want to know), or someone else to keep you company.
Also, store any valuables that might be easy to cart off in someone’s pocket outside of the house. Get a safety deposit box or leave them with a trust friend or relative.
