Showing your home is a vital element of the selling process. The latest figures from [1] Less2sell Online Estate Agents  suggest that you can expect an average of twelve viewers through your door before you confirm a sale. However, inviting so many strangers into your home could place you in a vulnerable position.
 
 It is with this in mind that [2] Less2sell,  member of the National Association of Estate Agents provides advice on how you can ensure your personal safety whilst selling your home.
 
 

1) Be sure to obtain all of the viewer’s details from the agent when arranging times and dates. Check you have the right name and contact details of each viewer, and ask the viewer to confirm all the details to you upon their arrival. If you are going to be alone in the house, it is probably a good idea to ask a friend or a neighbour to accompany you whilst you show your home.
 
2) Be friendly whilst conducting the viewings but don’t be lured into giving away too much personal information. Be cautious of conversations that inform people of your movements, for example holiday plans and work schedules, anything that informs the viewer of when the property is likely to be empty.
 
3) You might prefer for your agent to conduct the viewing on your behalf, make sure that the agent has accurate information regarding alarm codes and locations. Also check that the alarm location is not referred to in any of the sales literature about your property. If you do decide to leave keys with your agent it is a good idea to ask for a receipt and ensure that they will inform you of any viewings they will be conducting.
 
4) Using a sale board is a great way of marketing your property. However from time to time this does encourage people driving past to knock on the door and ask to view. If this happens refer them to your agent and arrange a time that suits you and that you are comfortable with. 

Related Links

[3] Seven Simple Tips to Increase Your Chances of Selling Your Home [4] Beginners Guide to Predicting the Outlook for the Housing Market[5] Guide to Choosing an Estate Agent