Protect Your Property: Five Cost-Free Steps to a Worry-Free Vacation

Vacations are about forgetting the day-to-day humdrum and pretending that life is carefree again, right? Not so easy for property managers. Fort Worth rentals are at risk for break-ins just as in any area, but it shouldn’t stop your tenants from taking that needed break. Make it worry-free with these five simple steps.

1.    If you have a security system, tell the alarm company when tenants be away so they can add that to their notes in case an alarm goes off, and they can’t reach you. Hopefully, they and the police will take it more seriously.

2.    Suggest to your renters to save social media posts for after the vacation. When home and contents are secure, tenants will appreciate the advice from their property managers. Ft. Worth life at home will be protected when you don’t indirectly advertising to burglars that you’re property is unoccupied.

3.    This next step will also make tenants a better neighbor. Talk to the neighbors and get to know them. This provides you and your tenant with a trusted eye on-site. Tell the neighbors when people will be away and ask them to just keep an eye on things. They can pick up packages, mail, or even put the trash can on the curb. Offer to do the same for them when they take a holiday.

4.    You may lock your property, but do you know how to lock your garage door? Unplug it. Universal garage door openers provide all-too-easy access to your property but can just as easily be prevented.

5.    Lastly, turn on some lights and some music. Make the home look as normal as possible. Use light

timers if you have them, and plug TVs or radios into them as well to add some noise to the scene.

Property managers, Ft. Worth and beyond, have enough to worry about with a rental. Taking a few extra precautions such as these before a vacation, or encouraging your renters to do so, won’t cost you anything but will buy you a lot of peace of mind while away. Specialized RPM has more helpful tips so you can experience hassle-free leasing. Find out more today. http://www.specializedrpm.com/