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Do I have to change the locks on my new house?
The previous owner had just changed them, do i have to buy all new ones?
Asked By Gary | Portland, ME | 220 views | Remodeling | 1 year ago
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Chris Yochum
Dickson Realty
Its not a bad idea to replace the locks when purchasing a home to ensure you are the only one with access. Some home warranties will provide new locks on a new purchase.
- 11 months ago
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Marty & Abby Champagne
RE/MAX Market Place
Heck YES! You never know who might have a key and you will feel more safe knowing it has been changed.
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Lynne Pruell
Realty 100 LLC
It is advised to change the locks on your new house. You cannot be certain who may have keys to the existing locks. Even if the previous owner handed over all the keys, there could still be duplicates out there that could compromise your home’s security. It is relatively inexpensive and gives you a peace of mind.
- 11 months ago
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Joanne Patience
Iron Valley Real Estate North Florida
Gary that is a great question. I always suggest that my buyers have the locks rekeyed, garage codes, and any other codes changed. You do not know who else may still have the key. Also, rekeying to one key for all the locks is a lifesaver :) No more trying to figure out what key goes to which door.
- 11 months ago
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Janet Stanek
Lake Homes Realty
I would absolutely recommend you have your locks re-keyed. Re-keying should cost less than replacing locs and this way, you can have all entrances keyed to the same key if you wish.
- 11 months ago
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Melonie Aldridge
ERA BYARS REALTY
I would always change locks when you buy a house. You do not know who all has keys to the house.
- 11 months ago
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Agni Mitra
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Hi!
I always advise my buyers to change all the locks on the external doors no matter how new they are. There are some locksmiths who can just change the core of the locks (much less expensive) - ask a good locksmith in your area.
Congratulations on your new home!
- 11 months ago
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David Woods
ERA First Advantage
You should plan to change the locks on a new house that you have purchased. You never know, maybe the sellers left a key with a neighbor one time when they went on vacation.
- 11 months ago
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Patricia Billings Malone
C21 Masters Malone Homes Group
I always recommend changing the locks to your new house or for your new tenant. If you got a home warranty they usually cover changing to new locks.
- 11 months ago
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