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Protection and Safety At Its Finest!

By Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

April 11, 2011 06:15 AM

We all know the drill on real estate and safety. There was an incident where an agent held an Open House and a 'nice' couple came in and while one distracted her the other one found her purse and stole her wallet.

After reading about that I got to thinking that it might be wise for me to have my husband drop me off at my Open Houses...and pick me up so I don't need to take my wallet with me. I have my SmartCard on a clip so I'm good.

So, for the first Open House (when this started) he drove me around and I'd jump out and put my signs out along the way. He'd pick them up along the way to pick me up and it turned out to be the greatest thing I have been appreciative of.

NOW...he gets out and puts the signs out so I don't get all sweaty before the Open House ....

.......and picks the signs up on his way to pick me up. He also calls every hour to make sure I'm okay and I have my cell phone ready to speed dial 911 should anything come up.

This is just sheer heaven ....in this business.

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Jennifer Hall

Montana Homestead Brokers - Laurel, MT

That is awesome...gives you both peace of mind! And help with the signs is always great too!

Apr 11, 2011 06:25 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sally, better yet Gary should stay with you. You never know when a nut decides to come in the door.

Apr 11, 2011 07:16 AM

marti garaughty

garaughty.com - Montreal, QC

a highly caffeinated creative type...

Very smart ideas, I've seem some nasty stuff on the news about this.

Apr 11, 2011 07:17 AM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Jennifer: It sure is!

George: Then who is going to cook dinner? I had baked teri chicken warming in the oven when we got home!

marti: I AM a sharp cookie hehe Thanks marti!

Apr 11, 2011 07:28 AM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Great husband! This is a great peace of mind for both of you. There are so many strange people out there.

Apr 11, 2011 08:01 AM

Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain

Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

Sally,

Sounds like a labor of love to me.

Wishing you much success this week,

Steve

Apr 11, 2011 08:30 AM

Kelly Cordova-Armer

Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals - Ogden, UT

Selling with Soul amidst the Utah Mountains!

What a great team!! :) That's cute & sweet! Way to go Celeste!

Apr 11, 2011 09:23 AM

Gay E. Rosen

Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY

As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Sally - great idea! Best, Gay

Apr 11, 2011 02:19 PM

Nona Swann

Swann & Associates Real Estate - Indialantic, FL

Serving the needs of the Sellers in Brevard County

Hi Sally,

Maybe you could rent out your hubby! Puts out signs in the heat for you AND cooks. You have a great one!!!

Apr 11, 2011 03:45 PM

Doug Bullwinkel

E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

A lot can happen in an hour. I agree with George. Hubby should stay with you. You can't be too careful out there. Everyone fees indestructible until it's too late. Better safe than sorry. Make him take you out to dinner so neither one of you has to cook.

Apr 11, 2011 04:33 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

That makes good sense, having him call like that! Open Houses can indeed be dangerous and it is a good idea to have taken steps to protect yourself. It only takes one time!

Apr 12, 2011 02:31 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Sally - Aren't husbands great when they help us like that? Jon calls himself my sign man. He drops me off at an open house and while I set up in the house, he puts out the signs. He calls me a few times during the open just for security, and he comes back and picks up the signs and me when it's over. About half the time we take two cars so I won't be stranded if he gets delayed, but the sign work is the biggest help ever (especially in the rain or in our 100+ weather)!

Apr 12, 2011 04:45 PM

Craig Snead

Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI - Dearborn Heights, MI

Real Estate Investor

Sally, teamwork. Every real estate marriage has to work together for it to be a success. It's a shame that we even have to go through this. Hard times makes for crazy times. Please be safe.

Apr 13, 2011 12:36 PM

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