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Replies (8)
- Bob Brandt, "BobBrandtRealtor"
- Contributions:1019
That would be also true for all home sales, not just distressed.
Some wise renters even ask the landlord for permission to change the locks and then give him an emergency spare.
Some wise renters even ask the landlord for permission to change the locks and then give him an emergency spare.
- Trang Beuschlein, "HomesInSiliconValley"
- Contributions:126
I agree with Bob. I always advise my buyer clients to rekey the home when they move in, even if it's not a short-sale or bank-owned. You never know who has had access to the keys while the home has been on the market or if there were keys given to friends or family members. It's better to be safe than sorry!
- Bill Smith, "billsmith."
- Contributions:37
Of course you should rekey. Your Realtor should have someone in his contact to get you a discount also.
- Spirit Messingham, "TucsonSpirit"
- Contributions:663
Is this a question? Looks more like a statement or maybe someone looking for some lock business?
I advise all buyers on ANY property they purchase to change the locks first thing for many reasons.
- Betty Duncan, "Betty Duncan"
- Contributions:29
In my area, foreclosed homes are generally re-keyed on the day of closing. The buyer has to pay for this. This has backfired a couple of times because the new lock that has been installed has not matched the door handle! So the buyers have to pay all over again if they want the hardware to match. Granted this is a small issue, but it is important to some buyers. I have paid for re-keying for them.
- David Cooper-Las Vegas, "LasVegasRents"
- Contributions:281
I call the locksmith the day before I am supposed to close and
I rekey the property the minute I take possession, way before I even move in. You never know what the previous owner decides something he left behind, live a stove, belongs to him.
David Cooper
I rekey the property the minute I take possession, way before I even move in. You never know what the previous owner decides something he left behind, live a stove, belongs to him.
David Cooper
- Ann Howell & Kathi Loesche, "The Prosper Team"
- Contributions:161
I encourage all of our buyers to rekey - we keep a list of utilities for turn on and also include contact info for some of our favorite locksmiths. It protects all parties - especially the buyer!
- Sharon Kopcza, "sharonkopcza"
- Contributions:22
I don't know where you get your information from, but I think the majority of Agents advise their buyers to rekey their new home. It sound like this post was more an advertisement for your services.
New homeowners of short sales and foreclosures would be wise to rekey their home before move in.
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