Selling Safely - Why guns don't say "buyer friendly"

Being a Professional Home Stager in the Great State of Texas has its share of perks as well as challenges.  Texans are a proud people and guns are a way of life for many. From hunting, recreational shooting to security, guns are generally accepted here as “normal”.

Now I bring up this point not to stir controversy or state a position on them rather, I bring it up as a Professional Home Stager  who recommends that while in the process of selling a home, sellers should take serious the consideration to remove or at minimum, lock safely and securely any weapons in the home.

Why?

3 Important Reasons to Consider Selling Safely:

1. For the safety and security of those who are entering your home from Realtors to families with small children, make sure weapons are out of sight and reach
2. For the safety and security of your own family.  While most buyers are actually in the market to purchase a home, some miscreants are happy to take the opportunity to “shop your house” for what you may own – guns included.
3. Guns suggest fear or security issues for some. Is your neighborhood safe? Has there been an incident in your home? Whether or not this is fact or fiction, guns may plant the seed of doubt in a buyer’s mind that this home or neighborhood is safe.

So whether you’re a fellow Texan or not and you value your right to bear arms, please consider while selling a home keeping your weaponry out of your potential buyer’s way.

Karen - Another excellent tidbit! I was trying to give you five stars, but it only assigned you one. I think I clicked too fast.

You have the BEST advice to keep sellers and their property safe. It just shows how contientious you are and how firmly you have the sellers' best interests at heart.

~Michelle

Hi Michelle - no worries.

You had a trigger finger! Couldn't help myself...

I appreciate your comment!