moby: Keeping Real Estate Professionals Safe: One Smartphone at a Time - 10/26/11 03:54 PM
As illustrated by the 2011 Realtor Safety Report, attacks against real estate professionals have been on the rise. We aim to shed light into these attacks to ensure that real estate professionals across the nation can take the necessary safety precautions and scout out the current trends used by criminals who attack agents. 
This past week Akron, Ohio real estate agents were warned of a sexual predator who disguised himself as a client who pretended he was interested in viewing properties. Read full article.
Even more tragic was the news that a real estate agent from Myrtle Creek, Oregon was caught … (4 comments)

moby: 5 Essential iPhone Apps To Keep REALTORS® Safe - 08/21/11 04:12 PM
We have come to a point, where we are virtually using our smartphones for everything! We have transformed into mini merchants with Square, and have become mini accountants with iFinance. Well among the many hats we are able to wear thanks to our smartphones, we have a list of apps that will allow you to be a Safety Expert in the real estate field!!
With REALTOR® Safety Month around the corner, what better way to jumpstart our safety campaign with a list of essential iPhone Apps that will help keep you safe on the job!

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moby: Top 5 Reasons You Should Have Moby On Your Smartphone - 07/21/11 01:04 PM
Lets face it, we all know that we need to stay safe on the job as headline news sources remind us of the dangers of the real estate on what seems like a weekly basis. However, with the hectic work schedule we have, maintaining our safety strategy sometimes slips through our fingers.
Knowing the dilemmas that real estate professionals face when it comes to the managing the time and cost balance of staying safe, we wanted to dwelve deeper into how Moby can ensure you are safe on the job, and that your family has peace of mind!
1) Check-in at … (16 comments)

moby: REALTOR® Safety Series: Staying Safe At Open Houses - 07/09/11 04:20 PM
Sadly another tragic REALTOR® attack has made headlines this past week in Atlanta. Reports have surfaced claiming that a man robbed and attacked a female REALTOR® at gunpoint inside her leasing office. Luckily the REALTOR® was able to escape without any major injuries.  You can read the full article from Fox Atlanta for more details. 
Unfortunate events such as these are a true reminder that we need to prioritize our safety, and look at ways in which we could improve our own safety practices. To help jumpstart our Best Safety Practices series, we wanted to share with you quick and easy … (17 comments)

moby: Moby: All-In-One Safety App for REALTORS® is now on the iPhone! - 06/13/11 10:30 AM
What a great week it has been for our movement towards a safer lifestyle for all real estate professionals. Following two very exciting partnerships with Iowa Association of REALTORS® and Michigan MLS service, MiRealSource, we could not be more pleased to announce the first launch of Moby for the iPhone!
Following the unfortunate news of attacks against Real Estate Professionals across the country this past year, we have been working harder than ever to develop Moby for the iPhone so that REALTORS® on this platform could have peace of mind knowing they are protected while on the job.
 
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