As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review.
It seems like a new ‘for sale’ sign pops up each time I drive or walk down one of the streets in our neighborhood. According to Time.com, “buyers come out of the woodwork during the spring.” Not only are some looking to put tax refunds toward moving and closing costs during this peak selling time, but school is ending and families looking to relocate can use summer to get settled before a new school year begins in the fall. It’s prime time for listing homes and moving.
Whether you’re looking to make a move to a new home in your area or beyond, or even just staying put for now, here are some helpful tips on how to secure your home while selling and moving and how to keep your new home safe.
Securing Your House While Showing Your Home
Extra Large Digital Alarm Fire Safe and Portable Key Safe
After listing your home on the market, real estate agents will bring prospective buyers to see your property. A spare key kept in a portable key safe will ensure that trusted real estate agents who need to have access to see the interior of your home can get in while keeping others out. A push button device with an alpha/numerical keypad provides endless possibilities for customizable combinations to keep the keys inside safe.
If you’re showing your home while you’re still living in it, be sure to lock up any valuables or papers with personal identification. It’s best to keep them in a locking safe like the Sentry Safe SFW123TTC Extra Large Digital Alarm Fire Safe that can secure your home’s valuables while also protecting them from fire, water, and burglars in your new home.
Keeping Belongings Safe During Your Move
Sentry Safe’s Guardian Storage Box and Universal Coupler Lock from Master Lock
Tax records, family heirlooms, and photos should be placed in a large storage box. A Sentry Safe Guardian Storage Box will keep them protected from fire, water, and long-term damage from heat and humidity.
If your move requires you to rent a trailer to haul your belongings, make sure it’s securely attached with a locking mechanism that will resist picking and prying so your belongings don’t disappear. The Universal Trailer Coupler Lock is a versatile model that fits 1 7/8”- 2 5/16”
Securing Your New Crib
Satin Nickel Entry Door Lock with Single Cylinder Deadbolt and Keyed Cable Lock from Master Lock
First things first, change the locks! Who knows who had keys to your house and you don’t want to find out in the middle of the night! Find an entry door lock with a deadbolt in a matching style and finish through Master Lock’s website.
Secure items in the yard like extension ladders and bikes with a cable lock wrapped around a stationary object.
Not living in your house yet but does that sliding glass door make you nervous? A security door bar can provide peace of mind as it resists forced entry through doors and sliding patio doors.
Master Lock Safe Moving & New Home Safety Giveaway
In honor of May kicking off a busy month of home sales and summer moves, I am giving away a Safe Moving and New Home Safety prize pack that includes:
- $50 Visa gift card
- Master Lock 379DAT Universal Trailer Coupler Lock
- Master Lock BCCO0615 Satin Nickel Entry Door Lock with Single Cylinder Deadbolt
- Master Lock 8127TRI Keyed Cable Lock
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This post and giveaway was written as part of my involvement as a member of the Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. All opinions are my own. Images courtesy of Master Lock and Sentry Safe.
I remember how chaotic it was moving out of my last apartment. I didn’t label the boxes so a few bowls were broken from being placed on the bottom in Uhaul track.
We just moved in February and I remember how exhausted my body felt in those first few days.
When we first moved to our home we didn’t realize how important curtains are! We didn’t have any and it sure is tough.
The first week we moved into our first apartment was the most frustrating experience, imagine without electricity for the whole week.
I remember eating pizza on the kitchen floor our first night in our new home. We didn’t have a table or any furniture yet!
We had to put out stuff into storage for almost a year during our last move because our house was being built.
We have moved four times in the last two years. One was to a new country, the others to new states. It is exhausting! In times like that, it’s the little things that bring peace of mind that you really appreciate. It’s wonderful to have details you DON’T have to handle!
My favorite memory was moving across the country and visiting our new home for the first time.
We havent moved in 25 years, but I rermember being so happy and ecxited to finally have a home of our own!
We have moved five times in the last 10 years. We feel like moving experts by now.
A few years ago, we had sold our house very quickly and had less than a month to pack, find a place. We had been planning to gradually, simplify our lives and this made us do it much quicker. 🙂
The first time I moved out of my mom house it was a very emotional time for all of my family.
We recently bought a new home and that was quite an experience
I moved into my first home back in 2003 and it was such a special day. I remember crying in the office because I was so overwhelmed with joy and anticipation. What made that day even better is that my family moved me in completely before I even got off work!
Buying our first house was a great feeling! It’s been a lot of work, but very much worth it.
I remember moving into the sorority house. I had no idea what I was in for living with 9 girls.
We just moved into are dream house and we are just loving it.
I remember when my hubby, kids, and I moved into our new home we had bought those temporary blinds to cover our windows, we also used some sheets.
i remeber moving to austin and having a garage sale before moving and someone stole some of the items i couldnt believe it
I just moved during the worst winter every and will never forget all the snow and how cold it was.
We recently moved to a bigger place and it was a smoother transaction than our previous move and I love it even though it rained
The last time we moved (which was many years ago), we had to get another truck because we couldn’t fit everything on the one that we had.
Moving from south Louisiana to north Illinois, in the winter. What a shock!
When we moved in here I remember coming in one day during construction and there were extension cords running everywhere including through puddles.
When I was little, we moved every few years (parents were house flippers). I learned how to make any space feel like ‘home’ quickly. Love all of these tips about securing our home – thanks so much! Happy to be a new follower/subscriber! 🙂
Due to my husbands employer we have had to move 4 times in the last 5 years. We have been in Florida, New York, Maryland and now Michigan and every time we have moved it has rained.