Personal Security-Jogging & Walking Tips To Keep You Safe

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Spring is definitely in the air and for a lot of people – this is jogging or walking weather.  If you are like me, you want to make sure you are getting your exercise – your cardio – so you feel and look better for the coming summer season.

But guess what?  The fact that you might think nothing of throwing on your cute little shorts – your halter top – pulling your hair back into a cute little ponytail and strapping your MP3 player to your upper arm and into your ears – means you should definitely be aware of some crazy predator out there looking for someone just like you – happy go lucky, with the CD or MP3 player going on in her ear, and nonchalantly jogging or walking.  (The perfect prey). 

Before you do your final stretch to hit the road, consider your personal safety along the way.  You may be in a truly positive mode as you’re hitting the road – but the sad fact is – crime is rampant in certain areas – and there are predators out there just looking for someone who appears to be totally unaware of what is going on around her. Read more

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Realtor Personal Security & Safety Awareness

 

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There are many professions that are considered “risky” professions, but none (other than our great soldiers) are as risky as the real estate profession.  There are sales professions that I would also consider risky – such as in-home sales – but the Real Estate Profession over the last 20 years has been marked with sexual assaults, brutal physical attacks, and murders.  Enough so that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has placed Realtor Safety among its’ top priorities.

Let’s consider the Real Estate Profession:

• The Real Estate Profession is made up of more than 60+% women who for the most part are trusting individuals.
• Real estate professionals are independent business agents and tend to work and meet clients alone.  Many agents occasionally go into an office but primarily work from home.  They come and go without others always knowing their whereabouts.
• Real Estate agents advertise in many venues – billboards, magazines, newspapers, flyers, and corner benches – and usually have their picture and phone numbers out there for everyone to see and know how to contact them.
• Many real estate agents still use “old” glamour shot photos dating back 5-10 years or more on their business cards and advertising material.  Back then these photos were more on the glamorous/sexy side and are probably not the best photos to use today.  Displaying a professional business photo is the type of photo to use – indicating a more professional image. 
• Many realtors are very busy and have become complacent about their personal security and safety.  Sometimes without giving a second thought they quickly accept an invitation to meet a prospective client without following the proper safety precautions and guidelines.
• With the real estate market so volitale  – agents are taking prospects who are looking to buy a home without doing the proper background check.  Follow the prescribed real estate safety guidelines before meeting with new clients.  Criminals can be very savvy.  They may consider this criminal activity “their” business and think that real estate agents are an easy target.  While the real estate professional is trusting and thinks the prospect is a potential buyer, he on the other hand may be contemplating his next criminal move. Read more

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Self-Defense and Safety Scenarios For Realtors

Safety Scenarios For Realtors - What Would You Do?

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The following scenarios are typical REALTOR® situations. Think about what would be your normal response, what possible dangers are indicated, and what you could do better to lessen the risks. Find the answers suggested by NAR at the end.

Scenario #1: Open House
You are hosting an open house by yourself on a winter day. As the sun is setting and you are locking up, a nicely dressed man pulls into the drive and quickly hops out of his car. He apologizes for coming so late and says that he is very glad to have arrived before you left.  He begs you to let him see the property as he has wanted to buy this style of home in this neighborhood for some time now. You had very few prospects visit the open house, so you would hate to miss this opportunity. What do you do? Read more

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