HOOK
What’s the first thing a stranger notices about your house: the lock, the lights, or the way it looks empty?
[Quick cuts: dark porch, overgrown bushes, package on step, then a lit entryway]
KEY POINT 1: LIGHTS THAT FAKE A NORMAL ROUTINE
One of the easiest ways to make a home less appealing is simple lighting. Put a lamp on a timer or use smart plugs so a few lights turn on at night, even when you’re out.
[B-roll: setting a lamp timer, phone app controlling lights]
KEY POINT 2: LOCK THE DOORS PEOPLE FORGET
Front doors get attention, but side doors, garage entries, and sliding doors are often the weak spots. Add a deadbolt, use a door brace or pin lock where it fits, and make sure every exterior door actually latches.
[B-roll: checking side door lock, securing sliding door track]
KEY POINT 3: DON’T SIGNAL “NO ONE’S HOME”
Mail piling up, dark windows, and packages sitting outside can tell a story. If you’re away, pause deliveries, ask a neighbor to grab mail, and bring packages in fast.
[B-roll: overflowing mailbox, porch package being picked up]
KEY POINT 4: TRIM THE “HIDING SPOTS”
Overgrown shrubs near windows and clutter by entry points give someone cover. Keep landscaping low around doors and windows so your home is more visible from the street.
[B-roll: trimming bushes, clear view of front windows]
CTA
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