ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Break-ins are something no one wants to experience but now realtors are asking the public to be vigilant after some of their homes they are trying to sell keep getting hit. Story continues below Space: Rare comet can be seen in New Mexico sky, local experts explain News: Drafted New Mexico bill aims to change guidelines on how board grants parole News: Valencia County Sheriff’s Office releases footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting News: Some Bosque trails in Albuquerque to be closed for maintenance “We really need to come together as a community to really fight this type of stuff and better ourselves," said Gavin Malm, local broker and owner of ContinuLiving. Selling a home is not an easy feat but it's becoming harder when thieves break into a property. “It's a total bummer because we live in one of the most beautiful cities in the country. And I think Albuquerque has an incredible amount of potential. But it's really tough to see that oftentimes, you know, crime and homelessness tends to be part of the conversation,” said Malm. Malm said this is his second property that's been broken into. He said this is a growing trend something he's brought up with colleagues at the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors. “So what I'm finding and hearing from other realtors in the community is that this isn't just isolated to a particular part of Albuquerque. As far as I know, there were seven of these type of break-ins between Albuquerque and Los Lunas in the last week," said Malm. He said in the case of this specific property, the would-be thieves came under the guise of a lawn care crew. They broke in the back and moved a bush they cut down to the garage. While looking as if they were working, they attempted to steal appliances. “When I went inside, the refrigerator was pulled out from its spot, and then upstairs, the washer and dryer were also removed and connected, but nothing was missing," said Malm. Albuquerque police are aware that vacant homes are targets for break-ins. “It makes people realize that it's vacant or that maybe there's no one living in it any longer. So we do know that these types of burglaries happen,” said Franchesca Perdue, communications specialist for the Albuquerque Police Department. Malm is warning neighbors that if there is a vacant home nearby be on the lookout. “But if they're completely unidentified as somebody that looks like they would have a reason to be there and they're not there with somebody that you find is familiar with the property, then it may be worth calling at least the listing broker or somebody that owns the property," said Malm. APD recommends that if someone is selling their home to check back on it frequently or to have someone stay in the home that they can trust. They also said to let neighbors know and to ask them to check on the property as well and work with the realtor to secure the home while they are away.