When selling a vacant house, be certain
the property is maintained and secured against trespassers. Here are some
things to consider when selling a vacant house.
Security:
Use timers on a couple of lamps to make the
home appear lived-in. Forward all mail and have someone make sure the doors are
locked and deliveries are picked up.
On the main floor, be certain to turn
the slats of window blinds so that pedestrians cannot see that the home is
vacant, although allow some light to filter inside for visitors.
Insurance:
Be certain that the homeowner insurance
policy coverage does not change, when the house is unoccupied.
Maintenance:
Prevent damage from bursting frozen pipes. If you use a programmable thermostat change
the batteries, before you move out.
Change the batteries in the smoke
detector to avoid that annoying beeping sound that occurs when the battery runs
low.
Keep the grass cut, rake the leaves and
keep the snow shoveled to improve the curb appeal and maintain the lived-in
appearance.
Run the water in the faucets and flush the toilets to be
certain everything is working and to eliminate sewer gas, because the drain traps
dry out when not in use.
