Serena Russell ~ Bay Area Real Estate Specialist

Home Fire Safety
When buying, building or renovating your home, make sure all roofing materials are fire resistant.
Never leave candles or other open flames burning unattended.
Douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before dumping them in the trash.
Don’t leave hot irons, or burning stovetops and outdoor grills unattended while in use. Double-check that you’ve turned them off after use.
Regularly clear and dispose of dry or dead vegetation in your yard or areas near your home.
Make sure the lid stays on your trash can, and store firewood and other combustibles away from your home.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. For the best detection and notification protection, install both ionization and photoelectric-type smoke alarms. Put them inside or near every bedroom. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Put in new batteries once a year.
Don’t have deadbolts that lock with an inside key. You need to get out fast if a fire starts. A missing key could trap you inside. Also, don’t nail windows shut. Make sure they open easily.
Make a fire escape plan for your family. Find two exits out of every room. Pick a meeting place outside. Practice makes perfect – hold a family fire drill at least twice each year.
Be sure your street address is visibly posted so that firefighters can identify your home in the event of an emergency.

Whether you are buying and selling a home today, you should hire a Realtor who knows the market and is willing to spend the time to really understand your needs.