Ann Arbor Real Estate Tip: Burglary Prevention
The folks at Broadway Security put out a great flyer filled with tips on how to keep your home safe while you’re on vacation.
Here are a few of the highlights that may help:
- Do not leave messages on your door or answering machine indicating you’re not home.
- Don’t post Facebook or Twitter notices talking about the fact that you’re away.
- Never hide keys under doormats, flower pots, etc.
- Have someone mow your lawn while you’re away.
- Leave a car in the driveway.
- Use timers for interior lights.
- Have Post Office hold your mail, or make arrangements for someone to pick up mail and newspapers while you’re gone.
- Keep your garage door closed and locked at all times.
- Don’t leave valuables or jewelry lying around – especially not within view from the windows.
- Trim bushes & trees around home to prevent hiding places for intruders.
- Video or photograph the contents of your home with serial and ID numbers.
Of course one of the greatest defenses is to get to know your neighbors – they’ll help you watch out for suspicious people or vehicles at your home and you can help keep an eye one theirs as well.
If you have any other helpful tips or suggestions, we’d be happy to hear from you!
As always, we here at Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor Area home buying, home selling, rental or other Ann Arbor real estate needs.
Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
