Some really evil people out there...

That's awful...work hard to retire and then this.

We put ourself out there all the time.  We advertise our number, we receive calls from people we don't know, take perfect strangers to the ends of the earth to see vacant houses or desolate plots of land...all in a days work.  All ways think safety first...go with your gut, too.  Death is much more lasting that a commission check.

Kaushik, that's a horrible story.  I won't read the details.  I couldn't stand it.

Of course, you're right about the safety issue in this business.  About 2 months ago 2 local real estate agents were found murdered in the Florida Keys.  They had gone to show properties to someone and were discovered a few days later.  I never did see a follow up story as to the motive.  It scared me all over again.  We cannot be too careful in this business.  Thanks for posting this.

Circumstances don't create violent people.

If that were true, then violent people could justify their violence by blaming circumstances.

It's all about personal responsibility and accountability.

This is a rare occaison. We all should safeguard ourselves from these acts in some way or another.

I'm 6'2" weigh 225 and was a kickboxer for over 10 years...

I still pre qualify people!!! :-P

What a horrible testimony to human failngs.  Hate to get too philosophical but basically this world is broken and needs a fix.  In a world where "religious" facatics are blowing people up, our kids are growing up with far too much useless violence.

Thanks for writing this post, is does indeed cause us to pause.

Kaushik, We stagers have been having some of the same discussion. Being cautious at all times and trying to go with the "gut" to stay out of harms way are some of the measures we take. Cell phones might help. We sometimes decide to take some one with us -- I want to take Luke Constantino with me. 

 It is so sad to hear about these kinds of things happening. Since I'm near Prescott it somehow seems closer to home. Thanks for the reminder.

Kaushik - It's all very sad, but hopefully, it will encourage others to open their eyes and be more aware of what's going on around them.  Can we ever truly trust strangers?  Is it possible that we all want to be thought of as "nice" that we tend to be too trusting or too cautious? 

Just out of curiosity, did they have a boat broker?

Be aware of your surroundings.  Street, parking lot, schools and I hope none of you pick up the phone and go to meet people on the other end without giving it careful consideration.  Times have changed and everybody should take extra safety precautions

Realtor, Columbus Ga