Real Estate Agent Safety & Self-Defense Awareness

Posted on September 3, 2009
Filed Under Personal Safety, Personal Security, Protection Devices, Realtor Safety Awareness, Realtor Safety Tips

The Real Estate Professional has a riskier job than one might imagine. Everyday real estate agents are meeting with complete strangers to look at a vacant property or home and are usually meeting alone with the client.

Because of the high number of violent attacks, assaults, and murders of women and men in the real estate profession, the National Association of Realtors has made safety and security programs available to members throughout the U.S.

They realized the dangers that these professionals deal with unwittingly each day. Attending a self-defense class or a real estate agent safety awareness seminar can remind professionals of things they should be aware of each time they meet with new clients. When you follow the personal safety rules and guidelines for your industry, you make yourself less likely to become a victim of a violent criminal attack.

Many criminals view real estate professionals as "easy prey" because they are usually meeting with women agents — alone - in a vacant or unoccupied location or home. The agent views the meeting with the prospect as a way to sell a home while the criminal prospect may have other motives.

If an attack is part of the criminal’s plan, he will most likely have the upper hand knowing when his imminent attack is coming. The agent on the other agent may have a proactive safety plan in place should something like that happen. That plan should include being a student of a self-defense training program or a safety awareness class which stresses the importance of always being aware and alert to the surroundings and individuals you are working with at all times.

As a real estate agent in a high risk job your personal safety and security should be a #1 priority. Keep in mind and follow the rules and guidelines that the NAR has set up. Don’t let a potential client steer you from doing what you know is right. Follow proper guidelines — such as meeting the client first in your office and completing necessary paperwork. If the client persists that they can’t do that, find another way to meet the person in a safe environment.

When meeting with a client to show a home or when hosting an open house, always let your client lead the way as you follow. Keep some distance as you move with the client throughout the home or property and know where they are at all times. When you first enter a property, find out where each entry and exit doors are located. Have an escape route if you need it. If your gut instincts tell you something is wrong, be sure to listen and wrap the meeting up immediately.

Real Estate Agent Safety Awareness and Personal Protection - Always Carry With You.

A violent situation can happen anywhere at anytime, especially in an unknown home or deserted location. If the potential client intends to assault or attack you — being armed with the knowledge of how to protect and defend yourself with self-defense techniques or tactics will give you an edge.

Depending upon the size of the attacker he may be able to overpower the agent. Being armed with a personal protection device like pepper/mace spray, a personal alarm, a TASER C2 or a stun gun may give you more of an advantage to distract or throw off an attacker enough to get away to safety and save your life.

These personal protection devices are non-lethal and can easily be carried in your pocket, briefcase, portfolio, on your keys, or in your purse. It is better to be proactive and safe than physically attacked or murdered.

You can get these personal protection devices at: www.thepersonalsecuritystore.com.

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

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