From our friends at the San Antonio Police Department...very good advice for all of our realtors...in light of the tragic event in Arkansas this week... Realtor Safety Tips: 1. OFFENDING SOMEONE BY USE OF THESE TIPS IS SECONDARY TO YOUR SAFETY. If you must have an excuse, simply say, “My broker sets these rules for me and I don’t want to get into trouble.” 2. Don’t meet a prospect for the first time at a house. Tell them to come by your office for copy of an I.D. and a questionnaire. 3. When possible, bring someone with you to a showing. It can be another agent or a friend. 4. If you must go alone, make sure someone knows where you are. Don’t stop with the Showing Service. Tell someone exactly where you are at all times. Give that person as many identifiers as possible about your prospect, (license plate, name, etc…) 5. Whether it’s true or not, let a prospect believe “Someone will be here any second to meet with you to review documents, get a signature, take pictures, etc...” 6. WHEN IN DOUBT, GET OUT. Familiarize yourself with as many exits to the house as possible. Try to leave them open during your showing and try to stay near one at all times. 7. While showing the house, stay aware of your immediate surroundings and personal space. Don’t follow your prospect too closely, and let them maintain a safe distance from you. Don’t get “cornered” in a tight spot or confined space. You don’t have to go into every room with them. Let your voice guide them there if necessary. 8. If you do choose a form of personal defense (Martial Arts, CHL, Pepper Spray, etc…) Make sure you become proficient, know its limitations, and its appropriate uses. Alo remember it CAN be used against you. 9. Don’t carry expensive purses, excessive cash/credit cards, or flashy jewelry. It is best to leave these in your trunk or at the office. 10. Please don’t be that agent who says, “If only I would have listened to my instincts.” This is all too common. If something doesn’t “feel right”, there’s a chance it ISN’T right. Don’t get so caught up in a prospective sale that your ignore these tips. Don’t be afraid to turn down or walk away from a showing. NO COMMISSION IS WORTH YOUR LIFE.
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 19:07:06 +0000
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