Using Your Security Alarm While Your House is on the Market?

Published by cravat | Filed under Buyer / Seller Tips, Miscellaneous, Real Estate, Shout Outs, Uncategorized

That is the usual question being asked of an owner and a real-estate agent dilemma. When an owner needs to relocate because of a job, for example; owner needed to place their property in the market. Since it is vacant, they would rather turn on their security alarm. An agent would probably tell you to turn it off and prefer to have other agents to call her instead of you to get the alarm code when it is needed but she brush off the idea.

Remember, when you are reselling your property most especially if you no longer live there, you may be enticed to set your security alarm to protect your house but before you do, question yourself what is likely the much larger disturbance: The alarm or the robber?

Yes, the alarm offers protection while a property is unoccupied. It also gives hours of delight or annoyance when people are at the house and agents who are not familiar on the directions and make the alarm work.

That typical scenario results to placing a “By Appointment Only” on your listing which gives an impression that the property is occupied but there are still some agents who cannot read and understand, either.

So think again, would you prefer to set an alarm when you are selling your house? Here are a few good lists why it is a good idea to set an alarm on, in your house:

• Because you know the house and neighborhood, all the more reason to think if the property needs protection.

• If you feel that it will be pretty much obvious that the house is vacant, placing an alarm will be sensible, especially if the vicinity had issues on robbers and break-ins.

• If you are the edgy type who simply cannot sleep thinking about security, putting an alarm can put you to rest.

But if you are thinking of placing an alarm only to caution yourself, here are also a few list why putting off your alarm would be a good reason.

• Sooner or later, some agent is going to set off the alarm and worst case agent will not have the code. Is it a big deal, it really depends. It may only give frustration for the agent selling the property. Also, if the city that you are in charges too many false alarms, it could only mean fewer cash in the bank.

• Keeping your code as a secret will be difficult. Why you ask? If you for instance include your code in the ML Listing, anyone who reads it has automatic access to it.

• If you make your mind up not to make any of the codes open, you could always be firm that your agent be there on every viewing or showing. That is probably the most secure. If a buyer’s agent feels obligated to make an appointment, there is possibility that they may skip your property. Some may agree but there will definitely be some who would rather look for other homes that are not so much of a bother.

In the end, you will still be the one to calculate the pros and cons. Will it be the hassle and lesser potential buyers versus your peace of mind.