How to keep homeless people away from vacant property while I try to sell it?

[Anirudh Reddy]

Hello,

Hello! I am trying to sell a property that i own in dayton, Ohio. I was told that homeless/squatters got access into the building somehow and they were seen by an agent who was touring property for their buyer. How can i stop homeless/squatters occupying my property?

I don't want to put boarding all over which would reduce my property value which is what my realtor is recommending me, but I am not sure if I am 100% in favor of it. What else can I do instead? Anyone experienced this in past? For now, I am getting my property management company come over to clean up the unit again. 

Should I just go back to getting the property rented out completely and then market it for sale? Would that be a smart move?

Thanks,

Ani

[Caleb Brown]

Getting security cameras would help. If they show up call the cops ASAP. Eventually they will leave. Not sure if you can secure the doors/windows more. If you have cameras make sure the squatters know they are there. You could rent but then you slim down your buyer pool.