Morrow County, Ohio Real Estate

head_left_image

Changing the lock on your new Morrow County home is key

Changing the lock on your new Morrow County home is key

There are times when you need to change the locks on your home to protect your family and possessions. It should always be considered when you move into a new home; when keys are lost, stolen or unreturned; or a cleaning or other service provider hasn't returned the key. Replacing the lockset would give you a totally new mechanism 

Changing the lock on your new Morrow County home is keythat should work better and if you go back with the same manufacturer, you'll probably avoid any carpentry. You can order the locks online and have them work with the same key at no extra charge. 

Another alternative is to have a locksmith rekey them. The locksmith can easily make all of the locks work with the same key. Compare the cost and decide which would be a better expenditure.

While you're considering your security, a key safe might be a very convenient addition. Most makers say that it is much easier to break into a home than a key safe. The cost is reasonable and you can attach it to your exterior wall. Generally, they're combination locks that would allow you access if you or another family member forgot their key. It's also convenient to give a house keeper the combination and can be easily changed if necessary.

Herb Baldwin, e-Pro, RealtorMorrow County's HomeSeller, CDPE herb@herbsells.com

RE/MAX Genesis, Mt. Gilead (Morrow County) Ohio, Helping people realize their dream of home ownership in Morrow County (45 minutes north of Columbus) Ohio.

To view any home in Morrow County, call me now at 419-947-4004

See all central Ohio homes for sale at:www.herbsells.com

Herb on Facebook   

          SEARCH the Central Ohio MLS

Want to know more about me?  Just Google Me!

0 commentsHerb Baldwin • November 12 2012 05:35PM
Do I need flood insurance on my home in Morrow County?
share
Do I need flood insurance on my home in Morrow County A number of things can cause water damage to a home and it's important to know whether they're covered by your insurance policy. Some water damage may be covered and other may not be… more
Who do you call for help with your home in Morrow County?
share
Who Do You Call for help with your home in Morrow County? While the Internet is a great resource to locate information about food, travel and a number of other things, it isn't necessarily the best place to find a local service provider here in… more
Is It Time To Refinance Your Home In Morrow County?
share
Refinancing Too Soon? Some people believe they shouldn't refinance more often than once every two years. The determining factors are if you'll lower your payments and plan to stay in the home long enough to recapture the cost of refinancing. If so… more
Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings in Morrow County
share
Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings in Morrow County On any given day, there are about 150-165 homes for sale in Morrow County Of these, about 10-20% are foreclosed homes for sale. Here is the complete listing of Morrow County bank owned homes for… more
Home Safety & Security Tips in Morrow County
share
Home Safety & Security Tips In Morrow County We've moved in Morrow County about 10 times in the last 20+ years and this latest home is about 60+ years old. As I look over this list, I see a lot of things I could/should do to make this a… more
Why I Became a Realtor in Morrow County
share
Why I Became a Realtor in Morrow County I've always been fascinated by all the different ways people make a living. From truck drivers to corporate presidents and everything in between. I started right out of high school working for Xerox fixing… more
Homes For Sale in Cardington Schools
share
Searching for homes in "Cardington " will generate results of homes with Cardington MAILING addresses, not necessarily homes in the Cardington-Lincoln School District. To find homes that are served by the Cardington Lincoln School District… more
Morrow County Home Sales Update - Great News!
share
The reports are in to the Central Ohio Board of Realtors and the numbers for home sales (units sold) and average sale price are both up for the month as compared with July of 2011. That’s great news for sellers (and not so great for buyers)… more
6971 County Road 121, Mount Gilead, OH 43338
share
6971 County Road 121, Mount Gilead, OH 43338 Home For Sale Country 3 Bedroom w/ Bonus Room Above Garage Just minutes from I-71, north of Chesterville off St Route 314, 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath home offers huge master suite with French Doors, his… more