Safety Tips for Storing Valuables When Your Home is on the Market

By Qasim Ashfaq

Introduction

When you’re selling your home, it’s important to make sure that it looks inviting and appealing to potential buyers. But if you have valuables in your home and don’t want them to be stolen, how do you keep them safe as they’re being shown? In this article I’ll explain some tips for storing your valuables when selling a home.

Make a list of valuables.

As you begin to prepare your home for showings, it’s important to make a list of all your valuable items. This can be done by room or by category–for example, all jewelry together and then other items that are in drawers or boxes. It’s also helpful to include serial numbers and purchase receipts on this list so that if something is stolen (or goes missing), you’ll have evidence of its value if necessary.

Important: Do not keep any valuables in plain sight during the showing process!

Conduct a thorough inspection.

It’s important to conduct a thorough inspection of your home before putting it on the market. You want to make sure that there are no signs of damage or disrepair, and that everything looks its best. This will help buyers visualize themselves living in the space.

We recommend checking for any signs of pests or mold; it’s also wise to check windows and doors for damage, plumbing systems, electrical systems (including outlets), roofing materials and foundation issues.

Keep valuables in several different places.

When your home is on the market, it’s best to keep your valuables in several different places. This will help prevent their loss and make them harder for potential thieves to find.

• Don’t keep all of your jewelry in one place. Instead, spread them out among various locations around the house–the kitchen countertop, a nightstand drawer or even under some folded clothes in a dresser drawer are all good options.
• Don’t store important documents like birth certificates or passports in an obvious spot like your bedroom closet; instead put them somewhere where they’re less likely to be discovered (like inside another box).
• Keep valuable tools locked away when not being used so they don’t fall into the wrong hands while you’re away at work or on vacation!

Secure the perimeter of your home.

• Use a security system that can be monitored, such as an alarm or camera system.
• Plant bushes and hedges around the perimeter of your house to make it difficult for someone to see inside from the street. You can also install motion-detecting lights outside, which will make it difficult for someone to try stealing things from your yard while they’re illuminated by bright lights!
• If possible, park in a garage or driveway instead of on the street where passersby can see what valuables are inside (and possibly target them). This also helps protect against car theft because most criminals prefer to steal vehicles that are parked outside rather than locked up in garages or driveways; however, if there is no way around this then make sure not only does each car have an alarm but also add extra layers of protection like locking devices on doors/windows etc…

Get a safe or lockbox.

• Get a safe or lockbox, if you’re not having one contact any local courier service for timely delivery.. Safes are more secure than lockboxes, but they’re also bulkier and harder to move if you decide to relocate your valuables before closing on the sale of your home.
• Bolt it down if possible! If you have an extra-heavy safe or lockbox, consider bolting it down so that no one can carry it away easily. You may need permission from your landlord in order to do this; check with them first before making any modifications to their property.

Lock up nice jewelry and other items that may be easy to steal.

You may have some nice jewelry, watches, or other valuables that are easy to steal. To keep these items safe while your home is on the market:

• Lock them up in a safe or lockbox.
• Keep them out of sight and away from windows where they can be seen by passersby.
• Store them in a secure location that’s not visible from outside your home (like an attic).

Use a safe that is easily secured to the floor and walls.

You should also make sure that the safe is bolted down to the floor and walls. This will prevent thieves from being able to easily remove it, which can be helpful if they attempt to break in through a window or door.

If you have a safe that’s fireproof, waterproof, theft-proof–or all three–you’ll want it placed somewhere where it’s not easily accessible. For example: A closet or other room that requires some effort to get into would be ideal because burglars won’t have time during an emergency situation (like when there’s an active fire) as opposed to just walking right into an open room with valuables lying around everywhere!

Consider alternative storage options.

• If you have the space, one of the best ways to store your valuables is in your garage or spare room. But if you live in an apartment building or condo that doesn’t allow for this option, consider renting a storage unit for short term use. Or you can ask friends and family members if they’d be willing to let you use their garages or spare rooms instead (and maybe even offer them some cash on top).

Finally, if all else fails–or if there are items that just aren’t worth keeping around after selling your home–consider self-storage facilities as an alternative solution; many offer both short-term and long-term rentals at competitive prices!

If you’re selling your home, make sure to take the right precautions to keep it secure while it’s on the market

If you’re selling your home, make sure to take the right precautions to keep it secure while it’s on the market.

• Make a list of valuables. Conduct a thorough inspection of every room in your house and write down anything that could be considered valuable. This includes items like jewelry, artworks, electronics and collectibles–even small things like figurines or mementos from childhood should be included on this list! You may be surprised by how many items qualify as “valuable” when viewed through this lens!
• Keep valuables in several different places around town (not just at home). This way if someone breaks into one location looking for something specific (like cash), then they won’t find everything else at once too! If possible store some stuff with friends/family members who live nearby so they can help keep an eye out on things while your house is up for sale; if not then consider renting storage space elsewhere instead (make sure there’s good security cameras though!)