How to keep homeless people away from vacant property while I try to sell it?

[Anirudh Reddy]

Hello,

Hello! I am trying to sell a property that i own in dayton, Ohio. I was told that homeless/squatters got access into the building somehow and they were seen by an agent who was touring property for their buyer. How can i stop homeless/squatters occupying my property? 

I don't want to put boarding all over which would reduce my property value which is what my realtor is recommending me, but I am not sure if I am 100% in favor of it. What else can I do instead? Anyone experienced this in past?

Should I just go back to getting the property rented out completely and then market it for sale? Would that be a smart move? 

Thanks,

Ani

[Anirudh Reddy]

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Quote from @Anirudh Reddy:

Hello,

Hello! I am trying to sell a property that i own in dayton, Ohio. I was told that homeless/squatters got access into the building somehow and they were seen by an agent who was touring property for their buyer. How can i stop homeless/squatters occupying my property? 

I don't want to put boarding all over which would reduce my property value which is what my realtor is recommending me, but I am not sure if I am 100% in favor of it. What else can I do instead? Anyone experienced this in past?

Should I just go back to getting the property rented out completely and then market it for sale? Would that be a smart move? 

Thanks,

Ani

 I recommend putting in a security screen door. They look nice and helped me keep homeless people out. Have you been to the property yourself to see how they are getting in?

 Great Idea! I didn't think about it. I haven't been to the property myself unfortunately since I am managing it out of state. I initially thought may be a security alarm, but a security screen door seems much better solution. But, it would still leave the windows as entry point. May be board up the windows but put screen doors on the main doors as a hybrid solution would work.