5. Burglars know if you and your family have recently moved in
A “for sale” sign will most definitely help you sell the property. But do you know what could also do? Attract burglars! “For sale” signs are burglary magnets! Burglars know that many people such as movers, real estate agents, contractors, and neighbors will be coming and leaving the property every single hour, making it easier for them to enter unnoticed.
MacMahon says that most Americans are more concerned about their Internet package option than their security when moving to a new location. He added that getting a smart alarm system should be the top priority, not the Internet package.