Basking Ridge Homes For Sale

Here are some tips on how to stay safe while viewing and buying Basking Ridge real estate.

• • Hire a reputable Basking Ridge real estate agent, such as Adrienne Francis to accompany you when viewing homes. She will call in advance and schedule showings through a licensed real estate company.
  • NEVER go alone!  Take a friend or family member.
  • Wear something that will be easy to move in and nothing that will make you restricted from any kind of movement. Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Make sure to bring your ID and/or a business card.
  • When going somewhere that you are not familiar with make sure to take your cell phone and a GPS or driving directions.
  • Make sure to take a flashlight into homes that appear vacant.
  • Take a camera and recorder.
  • Always look at the outside of the house to make sure everything is secured and nothing is broken like windows or locks.
  • If you are going into a dark home where the power has been turned off, knock first. Yell that you are there to see the house and wait a few moments. Give someone time to leave, if they don’t belong there.
  • BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL in unoccupied homes!!! Vacant homes have been known to have problems with squatters, criminals and illegal drug deals.
  • If it looks like it has been broken into, don’t go inside.
  • Definitely beware of your surroundings when you go into the house, if it is secured make sure to close and lock the door behind you.
  • Remember to report anything odd, leaking or suspicious to the police and/or the listing agent.

The key is to use your common sense and don’t get caught up with house hunting and forget the basics of caution. Buying a Basking Ridge home can be fun and exciting!

Let Adrienne Francis be your real estate agent. Call Adrienne at 201-259-4449!

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