Electronics
Since most people are going through your home with a professional realtor that has called to schedule an appointment, you probably don't need to worry too much about large valuables, like flat screen TV's and computers. They are pretty hard to fit into a purse or a duffel bag. But smaller electronics like tablets, cell phones, GPS navigation systems or even high tech weather stations should be out of sight and preferably in a locked drawer or cabinet.
Important Documents
Identity theft is all too common these days. Be sure to protect yourself by putting any important documents that include your social security number or credit card numbers in a safe or locked drawer/cabinet. Also, be sure to log out of your computer and have it password protected so that no one can easily browse through your files.
Prescription Medications
Sadly, prescription medications like painkillers are one of the most often stolen items during showings and open houses. If you have one or two bottles it may be fine to grab them as you head out the door. But if you're like many, who have numerous medications, it can be cumbersome to bring them all with you. You might want to invest in a safe designed for medications. MedSafe can store up to 15 bottles of medicine and uses a battery-powered digital lock. You can install it in your medicine cabinet, a linen closet or anywhere else you choose.
Jewelry and Other Valuables
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| Source: apartmenttherapy.com |
So maybe you don't own thousands of dollars worth of diamonds and other precious stones. But thieves are just as likely to snag that high-end necklace laying on your dresser or find that savings bond sitting in your desk drawer. Be sure to have a few areas in your home that provide locked access to your valuables. Or devise clever hiding systems like those shown in this slideshow at Houselogic.com.
Source: Michelle Schwake for Stafford Family Realtors
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