5 Tips for Protecting Your Home While On Vacation

One wonderful thing about life slowly going back to normal is the chance to go on a real summer vacation! Wherever you’re going, whether it’s camping, to the beach or to see family, you want to feel relaxed and carefree – the last thing you want to worry about is your home. Here are some home security tips for protecting your home while on vacation, so you can enjoy your well-earned time off the way you deserve! Just so you know, these home security tips are from our cash for houses team in Dallas, and we’re happy to help if you are looking for a quick and easy way to sell your home.

You can also download our FREE eBook for more information on how to sell your house in 24 hours.

#1 – Invest in a Smart Home Monitoring System

Smart home monitoring systems let you check on your home whenever you want, wherever you are. Many of them use live video and stream directly to your smartphone or tablet, while others are designed to send you alerts if anything happens on your property. You can rig them up to work with your smart home assistant if you have one, and it’s easy to integrate them with smart lighting systems too. One additional tip – make sure your Wi-Fi router is properly secured with a strong administrator password to make it much harder for criminals to hack into your smart systems.

#2 – Keep Up with Yard Maintenance

If a yard that’s usually kept neat and tidy suddenly looks a bit overgrown or the pool starts going green, it’s a sign to criminals that you’re not currently there. It’s best to keep your outdoor maintenance going as it regularly would, either by hiring a reputable yard and pool maintenance company or asking a neighbor to take care of basic tasks like mowing the lawn. You can always pay them pack by taking care of their property when they’re on vacation.

#3 – Sort Out Your Mail

Another very visible sign that you’re away is mail piling up on the doorstep. You can put a hold on your mail and newspapers with the service provider, but that’s quite a lot of work and you can’t always predict when extra mail and deliveries will arrive. Again, it’s a good idea to ask a trusted friend or neighbor to come around once or twice a week to collect any deliveries and keep up appearances that your home is occupied.

Another good home security tip is to leave them a key rather than using a hide-a-key, so that they can check on the property, water your plants, and handle any issues that may come up during your vacation.

#4 – Be Social Media Savvy

If there’s one thing that we all love to do, it’s posting our vacation check-ins and photos on social media! However, if these photos are public, then criminals can easily work out that you’re away and your home is vulnerable. Rather, avoid posting content until you are back, or make sure your settings ensure that your posts are only privately available to your direct circle of friends and not friends of friends or the general public.

#5 – Exterior and Interior Lighting

If you’re going the high-tech route for protecting your home while on vacation, smart lighting systems are a great home security feature. Simply set them up to go on and off according to your usual schedule, and it will look like you’re at home. If you aren’t interested in smart solutions, motion sensor exterior lights are easy to set up and effective at deterring criminals at night. Install these home security lights well before your vacation so you can check that they’re working well. Exterior lights can also be installed and set on timers, so that they switch on at dusk to light up your yard. Again, it’s best to install these well before your vacation so you have time to get the setup right.

Sell Your Home the Quick and Easy Way with Our Cash for Homes Team in Dallas

If you want to sell your home fast and privately without the hassle of looking for a buyer or upgrading your home, then your best bet is to sell directly to cash home buyers in Dallas. We also have plenty of homes for sale if you are looking to buy investment properties!

Our cash for homes Dallas team is happy to buy it for a market-related price – sight unseen and no upgrades needed. It’s completely COVID-safe because we don’t need to visit your home for viewings, and you can sell your home in 24 hours. Here’s how our process works:

• You enter your information on our website. We’ll contact you directly to discuss an offer for your property (you can also get a free property evaluation from our website)
• You can accept or reject the offer
• You can also call us directly on 469-858-0088

Our team is compassionate and highly motivated to offer you the best possible market-related price for your home, so you can sell your home in 24 hours. Not only does this cash go straight into your bank account as soon as the sale goes through, but you also pay zero real estate agent commission. It’s all about making selling your home as fast and as rewarding as possible!

At Shiny Key Properties, our trained consultants have years of experience in helping homeowners to sell quickly. To find out more about our cash for homes Dallas service or to speak to our cash home buyers directly, please contact us today and speak to one of our friendly team members.