As foreclosed property sales continue to increase in Hamilton County there is one piece of advice that we have to give. Get new locks! We recommend this to all of our buyers but stress it even further with foreclosed and bank owned property.

When so many people have access to the home keys over the course of the numerous transaction it is important for the new home owner’s security. Moreover, some institutions have been known to key all of their properties the same to simplify their property manager’s job. One key - many homes.

So if you are planning on buying a bank owned or foreclosed house use some of the money you save buy new locks. We have done business in Cincinnati with Larry’s Lock and Acme Lock.

Tags: foreclosure, home buyer, home safety