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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate I suggest my buyer new homeowner to install new door locks.

Jan 10, 2025 08:16 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I suggest it. Each scenario is its own thing. Some properties are stressed more than others.

Jan 10, 2025 07:37 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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Jan 10, 2025 06:59 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes. I've always suggested putting in new locks asap (whether that means a new piece of hardware or just rekeying is up to them). Who knows who has spare keys?

Jan 11, 2025 04:51 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I always suggest re-keying existing locks.

Jan 11, 2025 05:21 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I always advise that they have the home rekeyed, but I don't think they would need to change out all of the door handles.  They could certainly do that if they wanted a different style though.

Jan 11, 2025 04:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I always suggested the locks be rekeyed and provided a locksmith contact.

Jan 11, 2025 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego,Veteran's & Retirees

100% My locksmith is one of my closing referrals.
They know - especialy when purchasing a formal rental, that there are potentially many unrecovered keys floating about.

Jan 11, 2025 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Reminds me of a deadbolt lock i.e. it is a second lock & its purpose? Peace of mind. So it is with your decent question. There is no way a seller would reenter the home after the sale but who knows who would? Change locks

Jan 11, 2025 07:20 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Yes, I think it's a good idea for the new homeowners' peace of mind and security.

Jan 11, 2025 05:05 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I have always advised the minimum of rekeying all the door locks.

Jan 11, 2025 08:39 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I ALWAYS recommend one of these with an existing home.   With a new home, they get a key that will turn the tumblers for the first time. 

Jan 11, 2025 07:31 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I always suggest the locks to be changed or rekeyed and provided several locksmith contacts.

Jan 11, 2025 06:29 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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ABSOLUTELY! Who KNOWS who else may have had and/or copied a key! We've all heard about AGENTS doing it while house is on market even!

Jan 11, 2025 05:46 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I advise our new owners to have the locks re-keyed. Who knows who may have a key to the house...friends of the seller, family members of the seller, neighbors?

Home warranty companies that we use provide coverage for rekeying a certain number of locks. I point that out to the new owner.

Jan 11, 2025 11:58 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I use to have a deal with a locksmith to rekey the buyers new home but he got to high in price for me to do it all the time.  Not I recommend it to the  buyer

 

Jan 11, 2025 10:16 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Some of the home warranty companies out here offer a free re-key for a couple of locks.  I always recommend getting them re-keyed or if they're older locks, replacing them and putting long screws into the frames and locks.

Jan 11, 2025 09:30 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes. 

Yes.

And, Yes. 

Jan 11, 2025 01:30 PM
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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Absolutely, I always recommend that my buyers consider changing those locks! Think of it this way: when you move into a new home, you’re not just getting four walls and a roof; you're stepping into a whole new chapter of your life. 

 

Now, just like you wouldn’t want someone else’s old habits lingering around, the same goes for old keys. Re-keying or installing new locks gives you peace of mind. It ensures only you and your loved ones have access to your space. After all, the last thing you want is to worry about who might have a key to your new front door, right? 

 

So, yes, I definitely encourage my clients to take that step. It's a small investment in security that makes a big difference in how at home you’ll feel.

Jan 11, 2025 11:53 AM
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Matthew Sturkie, CRS, GRI 909-969-3805
Action Realty - Apple Valley, CA
CRS, GRI 909-969-3805

It's always suggested that the buyer change the locks. Whether they do it or not is on them, but I always suggest that they should. 

Jan 12, 2025 11:55 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate 

After living in a house for years, recognize that many people might have or had access to a key. This includes maintenance personnel, babysitters, housekeepers, kids, pet sitters, friends, family, ex-spouses, and neighbors. And there may be hidden keys.

Don't even consider not changing or rekeying the locks!

Jan 11, 2025 06:53 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

It is advisable to rekey any house purchased.  I don't always remember to tell my clients this though.

Jan 11, 2025 06:00 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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It does seem like a wise idea.

Jan 11, 2025 05:41 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

We always advise to at least re-key.  You never know who might still have a key including agents, neighbors, friends and family members.

Jan 11, 2025 01:35 PM
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

Absolutely recommend re-keying the locks. Since most sales in Manhattan are apartments, the new owners will need to provide a copy to management in case of emergencies. 

Jan 18, 2025 11:06 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Absolutely, suggest many times but as a reminder at walk thru.

Jan 13, 2025 06:30 AM
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