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Safety First ! I'm Afraid Of You

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

September 03, 2021 05:33 PM

Safety First Always!

Chris Ann Cleland inspired this post. Her title ''Think You Are Safe Because You Work Strictly By Referral?''

This reminded me of a call received a few years ago. The potential buyer wanted to see one of my listings, and he wanted to see it at 8 PM.

Not a chance! I declined his request.

Note: I did not know this person. It was dark; the house was vacant and on a wooded lot—more than enough reasons to deny any last-minute showing.

And then came his mocking/sarcastic questions:

"Why won't you show me this house? Are you afraid of the dark?"

My quick reply:

"No, Sir, I am not afraid of the dark, but..

I am afraid of you!"

I will be happy to set an appointment during the day with a Realtor® of your choice. What time tomorrow would you like to see it? He showed up the next day with his girlfriend and an agent.

I repeated the story of his request from the night before and my response. Both the agent and the girlfriend applauded my answer to this ___________. Go ahead and fill in the blanks.

Please always remember Safety First!

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

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Yes, fill in the blank, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

There is a lot to fill there.

Safety first, indeed. Working with buyers is a thing of my past.

Sep 04, 2021 07:43 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
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Rocky Dickerson

Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV

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Good morning and great job Margaret! I hope it opened his girlfriend's eyes.

Sep 04, 2021 08:28 AM

Roy Kelley

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Kathy Streib, Being aware at all times is what it takes to be safe. Yes to locking the door each time you go in or out!

Sep 04, 2021 01:46 PM

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Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker, Those little neck hairs speak loud and clear if we choose to listen!

Sep 04, 2021 01:48 PM

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Michael Jacobs, The other agent, was smart to take you along. Stay safe.

Sep 04, 2021 01:49 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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And Wayne Martin, You are much too courteous to fill in that blank. That so-called blank thought his comment was funny. The rest of us did not!

Sep 04, 2021 01:51 PM

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Liz and Bill Spear, With a bit of detective work, verification is possible.

I had that same experience. My husband drove to a showing with me and remained in the car. A pickup truck drove up at the exact time of the appointment, then moved away slowly. Coincidence...I don't think so!

Sep 04, 2021 02:00 PM

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Carol Williams, I was glad to see Chris Ann Cleland's post

Sep 04, 2021 02:02 PM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist , Good to see you. And safety first!

Sep 04, 2021 02:04 PM

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Rocky Dickerson, I think it did. He did not look funny or smart in front of his girlfriend.

Sep 04, 2021 02:05 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Over the years, I have had a few encounters with individuals that made me uncomfortable. On about half of them I had that gut feeling going on before we actually met. And, on at least half of those, I took a make friend or agent friend along with me. It pays to be safe!

Sep 04, 2021 03:36 PM

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Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Margaret, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!

Sep 04, 2021 03:37 PM

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Myrl Jeffcoat, I'm thrilled that this was featured in OFC Group. Safety needs to be stressed more and follow those gut feelings!

Sep 04, 2021 04:06 PM

George Souto

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Margaret sad to say there are Realtors who would have shown him the property that evening. Realtors are waaaaay to careless when it comes to showings.

Sep 04, 2021 04:33 PM

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George Souto, Sad but so true.

Sep 04, 2021 05:10 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

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You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing, Margaret! I have had one of my sons or an agent from my office accompany me before as well.

Sep 05, 2021 08:03 AM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS Since I lost my Lee, I go on a whole lot fewer appointments! Safety first!

Sep 05, 2021 08:20 AM

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Margaret I'm glad you listened when the surviving instinct whispered into your ear. God bless!

Sep 07, 2021 10:32 AM

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It is so nice to see you Esperanza Butler® 818 926 5425

Sep 07, 2021 05:49 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a very good reminder to all.

Take care and be safe.

Sep 17, 2021 06:05 AM

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