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Cathy K Witte

Home Safety Reminders

Summer is coming to an end, and for some of us that means it’s time to get out of town!  Before you hit the road, here are a few pointers to keep your home safe and sound so you can enjoy your time away…

  1. Contact the alarm company and the local police if you are gone for an extended period of time
  2. Put newspaper delivery on hold for the dates you will be gone
  3. Tell a trusted neighbor your will be gone and ask them to keep an eye on your home *Give them a good number to reach you
  4. Turn up the thermostat to 80 degrees in the summer and down to 65 degrees in the winter
  5. Set interior lights on a timer
  6. Unplug all computers/sensitive electrical appliances in case of a power surge
  7. Lock all windows and doors *Do not leave a hidden house key outside of the home
  8. Clean refrigerator of all perishable foods *Take out all garbage
  9. Arrange to have the lawn mowed while you are gone
  10. Store jewelry and other valuables in a safe place

Specializing in the sale of fine homes in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, M-Streets, Lakewood and Bluffview. Cathy’s success is based on 35+ years corporate business and real estate experience, a commitment to meeting customer needs and a thorough understanding of communication and the marketplace.  Having spent years working internationally and fluent in several languages, Cathy brings a unique ability to listen and understand diverse client needs allowing them to effectively represent both buyers and sellers.  With experience in top management, she is used to handling complicated transactions while remaining focused on the results.  She is smart, persistent problem solver and is known for their attention to details, negotiating skills and “keeping the deal together”.  Her professionalism and integrity has led to a strong network of referrals from past clients.  Consistently performing at a Top Producer level, she ranks in the top percentage of Allie Beth Allman & Associates year after year. Cathy and her husband, Tony, a licensed agent as well, have relocated domestically and internationally (Europe, Latin America and China) more than 3o times themselves, Cathy and Tony know the ins and outs of getting the move done efficiently with a minimal amount of stress.  They are experienced with both corporate and individual relocations and second/vacation and investment homes.