Open house visits: security first!

Since recent cases have been brought to our attention, here’s a reminder of some basic safety precautions:

• Advise the seller to keep valuables out of reach of visitors (cell phone, tablet computer, jewelry, etc.) as well as medication and personal documents (cheque book, passport, etc.);
• Before starting the open house visits, check all the rooms with the seller if possible to make sure that no valuable item has been forgotten;
• It is also recommended to keep a record of visits and ask visitors to identify themselves;
• Finally, never leave a visitor alone in a room.

In addition, for an overview of ethical considerations, and to clear up any confusion regarding the role of each broker in such a context, read the article Clear up any confusion during Open House visits.