Realtor Safety At Open Houses - Tips And Safety Warnings

Posted on March 12, 2008 
Filed Under Personal Security, Realtor Safety Awareness, Security and Safety Tips, Self-Defense Tactics, Videos

Next Wednesday I will be talking with a group of realtors about "Realtor Security and Safety Awareness."   We will cover personal safety and self-defense techniques, personal protection products and how and when to use them, and home security issues and concerns.  Personal security begins at home so it’s important that we cover  good home security tactics.

Over the next week I will be posting about realtor safety concerns as well as the self-defense class I am currently taking (RAD Self-Defense). 

Check out the following video and article for Realtor Safety At Open Houses:  Tips and Warnings That Could Save Your Life, from DeansGuide.wordpress.com.

As reported by John Harper “East Bay Rapist Arrested” nearly a year ago, ex convict Daniel Duran was attempting to assault Realtors at open houses in the Dublin-San Ramon-Pleasanton areas. Unfortunately this is not an isolated incident as described by the following video about similar activity in the Cincinnati, Ohio area.

Warning: Do not get caught in the “Earthquake Syndrome.” Even though we, here in Northern California know we are in earthquake country, very few take precautions and prepare a plan ahead of time.

Watch the video then please consider utilizing any or all of the security tips provided below. Be safe Not sorry!

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www.realtorsafety911.com 

3 Tips to Remain Safe:

1. Buddy up: When possible have a family member, co-worker, or affiliate work an open house with you. Safety in numbers.

2. Surveillance: Insist that your broker provide video camera surveillance with accompanying posted signs alerting the public that they are on camera for the safety of the Realtor. If your broker will not provide the equipment consider bringing your own video camera and set it up. At the very least post signs alerting the public that they are on camera. Sometimes just the signs alone will deter possible problems.

3. Connectivity: You must always have a fully charged cell phone on your hip for quick access. Leaving your cell in a purse, in your car, or on the desk is not good enough. In addition set up a system with your office where you receive 1 check in call per hour as a way to stay connected.

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

 

 

 

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16 Responses to “Realtor Safety At Open Houses - Tips And Safety Warnings”

  1. john harper on March 12th, 2008 12:29 pm

    Cheryl - thanks for the mention.

    I encourage all Realtors to attend. We have had several situations out here in the East Bay that involved Realtors finding themselves in bad circumstances.

    One Stager applied the techniques she learned in a local self-defense class and successfully fended off an attack - within a week of taking the class!

  2. admin on March 12th, 2008 1:06 pm

    Great article John. Will be giving the Realtor Security & Safety Seminar thru-out Indiana and expanding from there. Thanks for use of the article. Awareness is the key - even though we might say it over and over. Thanks.

    Cheryl Watterson

  3. Dave on March 15th, 2008 3:13 pm

    Very informative article. My sister is a Realtor who does open houses. I’m gonna send her a link to this article. I specialize in Personal Security Devices. Check out my site, Dave

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