Every day, REALTORS® have to remain aware of their surroundings to fend off potential attackers.
Here are a few tips to keep you safe:
1. Keep it light - Show properties before dark. Park on the street or in public view.
2. Carry your phone with you at all times - Communication is key.
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.
4. Touch base - Always let someone know where you are going and when you will be back; leave the name and phone number of the client you are meeting and schedule a time for your office to call you to check in. When you meet clients for the first time, write down license plate number or consider texting it to your office/staff before you begin.
5. Order matters - When showing a home, always have your prospect walk in front of you. I actually disagree with this one personally, when showing a home I am responsible for those I represent. I like to open doors for clients, but I go in first. If there is an animal, squatter, (all the above have happened) I want to be the first one in.
6. You take the wheel - Whenever possible, take your own car to a showing. I ask clients if they would like to ride with me, giving us an opportunity to discuss each property, area, etc as we are viewing properties. I would never dream of getting into a car with a client(s), and you shouldn't either.
Good luck out there.
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