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3 Safety Tips For Realtors

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Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office MD 593145

 

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3 Safety Tips For Realtors

We realtors have all become more aware of our safety when showing homes. Here are three safety tips to remind us all of simple things we can do to avoid getting ourselves into a situation that could put us at higher risk.

Tip #1 - Keep it light

Show properties before dark. If you are going to be working after hours, advise your associate or first-line supervisor of your schedule. If you must show a property after dark, turn on all lights as you go through, and don't lower any shades or draw curtains or blinds.

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Tip #2 - Checking-in

When you have a new client, ask him/her to stop by your office and complete a Prospect Identification Form (Find a copy online at www.REALTOR.org/Safety). Also, photocopy their driver’s license and retain this information at your office. Be certain to properly discard this personal information when you no longer need it.

 

Tip #3 - Don’t be too public

Limit the amount of personal information you share. Consider advertising without using your photograph, home phone number and/or home address in the newspaper or on business cards. Don’t use your full name with middle name or initial. Use your office address—or list no address at all. Giving out too much of the wrong information can make you a target.

 

Go to MAR web site or NAR's web page for more information on this important topic of REALTOR® safety.

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Barbara Michaluk, Realtor

Phone 240-506-2434

Email: michaluk@verizon.net  /  Web: BarbaraSellsMDhomes.com

Authorized Leisure World Specialist / Senior Real Estate Specialist /
Internet Marketing Specialist / Certified E-Pro / Certified Staging Agent

Weichert Realtors / 3816 International Dr / Silver Spring, MD 20906

Authorized Leisure World Specialist     Barbara Michaluk Graduate Internet Marketing Specialist Barbara Michaluk Senior Real Estate Specialist   

Comments (4)

Jack O'Neal
HomeSmart Elite Group - Gilbert, AZ

Great advise! We need to stay safe out there! Thanks for posting!

Oct 23, 2014 08:15 AM
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Barbara,  a beautiful read today with some interesting must have useful info. Hope to catch some others down the road.

Oct 23, 2014 02:23 PM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

Thanks for sharing these useful safety tips for realtors I especially like #3  regarding not advertising so much personal info.  Thanks be safe as you go about your business.

Oct 23, 2014 03:24 PM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Fine post and great information, Have a terrific day ahead and the best weeksnd.

Oct 23, 2014 05:42 PM