The last thing you want to do while on vacation is to worry about someone burglarizing your home.

These 7 easy-to-follow suggestions may protect your home and belongings while you’re away and will add a level of serenity to your trip.

Before your home goes on the market, look at it through the eyes of potential buyers. In all likelihood, you’ll need to take care of these items eventually, so do them now to help it sell sooner–and for more money.

Check out the 6 points on this list and set yourself up for success.