Safety First! Don't Let Potential Buyers Into Your Home Without an Appointment!

An elderly couple in New Mexico was robbed at gunpoint after letting in a "potential buyer" who knocked on their door.

The man saw that the couple's home was for sale and knocked on their door, posing as a potential buyer. The home was listed for sale with a local Realtor, but they had not been contacted. The man looked around and asked questions before pulling out a handgun and ordering them to lay down while he went through the home taking jewelry and cash.

Fortunately, the couple was not injured during this incident.

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Detective James Hampsten said, "If you are selling a house and have the house listed, make sure they make appointments ahead of time, get phone numbers, names and have them go through a Realtor."

Whether you are selling your home "by owner" or using a Realtor, this is excellent advice to follow!

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Linda Slocum
HoneyStartPacking.com
Santa Clarita Real Estate