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Crimes Against Real Estate Professionals and Other People

By Linda K. Mayer

Real Estate Agent with License # 01767321 BRE# 01767321

November 17, 2011 05:11 AM

Crimes Against Real Estate Professionals and Other People

Okay, so we all need to be reminded of safety. Today my friend wrote on Facebook how she was robbed at gunpoint last night in the parking lot after grocery shopping. This same thing happened to my mother a few years ago during the Christmas season. However, this blog is not about that, but about what is happening all over the country to real estate professionals during this horrible housing situation where people are losing their homes and just need someone to blame.

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So I was reading once again and saw this story on ABC.News.Go about Crimes Happening To Real Estate Professionals. It was a bit scary and prompted me to look for blog on this topic. Here are two of the best Active Rain has to offer.

David Burrows wrote one on safety.

Tami Vroma writes Safety Tips for Women Realtors.

And remember, during the trying economic times and especially the holiday season, people are getting desperate. Be aware of your surroundings and know how to protect yourselves!

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Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

It's essential, always, to be aware of one's surroundings, and to make sure that we listen to our inner voice/our impressions...too often, we submerge same as being "silly".

Nov 17, 2011 05:35 AM

Linda K. Mayer

License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA

Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

Better silly and safe than "normal" and dead. Besides, what is normal anyway?

Nov 17, 2011 05:45 AM

Gayle Barton, Forsyth County Real Estate

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Georgia Properties - Cumming, GA

Cumming GA Homes For Sale (404) 710-0204

Sadly, the current economy seems to be bringing out the worst in some people. I've always been cautious in the "obviously" dangerous situation, but I'm now even a little more aware (read... paranoid) in any parking lot, dark street or unpopulated area....

Nov 17, 2011 07:49 AM

Gayle, I don't blame you. It almost happened to me one night when I was going back to my car after shopping. Safety First!

Nov 17, 2011 08:57 AM

Kristal Wilson

KB Home - Fontana, CA

Cause We Like 'Em New ~ New Home Specialist!

Linda ~ This is my favorite time of the year but I am aware that many people are suffering. Sadly this can make for dangerous times. Thanks for the reminder to be safe.

Nov 17, 2011 09:03 AM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Yesterday after a closing I sat with Title Rep and Lender and other agent and several realtors in their office talking about taking either self defense courses or getting a concealed carry permit. One lady said she wouldn't show a house without her little 9mm because of all of the problems that we have had around her lately. Not something to be taken lightly.

Nov 17, 2011 01:25 PM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Oh I have happened on occupants of homes that were not supposed to be there - squatters. It's always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings at all times AND to pre-qualify your leads before meeting them!

Nov 18, 2011 11:26 AM

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