An article in the Sacramento Bee this morning caught my eye. Apparently, there have been a few cases of women stealing things during an Open House of luxury homes. According to the Realtor who was holding the Open House, they looked like serious buyers. So now it’s getting to where they’re going to ask for picture IDs when someone walks into an Open House.

By the way, just what does a buyer look like? I’d like to know. In fact, I’d love to know. It would be a lot easier if people walked around with a little light flashing over their heads that said “buyer!”

Oh well, so much for my laziness in prospecting.

Here’s are some things you can do to help make sure your home doesn’t get burglarized during an Open House:

• Make sure you put your jewelry and other valuables away under lock and key.
• Make sure your agent walks with the person through the home.

And no, I can’t tell by looking at someone if they’re a buyer. I wish I could.

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