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Realtor Safety

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C.

Today we had a story on the news about an attack on an agent outside of her office as she was taking out the trash. She was able to get away with scrapes and bruises, but it could have been much worse. Please, Please be careful out there as you go about, and be alert. You just never know. Be Safe....

Comments(14)

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I carry a taser. There is a company who market's to women in a "tupperware" type party. I bought one for myself and my college daughter. It is a nice shade of purple and I keep it in my pocket when I meet anyone for the first time.

Jul 30, 2009 02:33 PM
michelangelo vasco
mvp realty inc. - Manhattan, NY

always be aware of your surroundings no matter where you are or how safe you feel, Realtors should be extra vigilant when doing open houses and showing vacant properties

Jul 30, 2009 02:36 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We all need to be more careful...Karen...get some good training with that taser.  It can be a false sense of security.  PLEASE!

Jul 30, 2009 02:43 PM
Fred Schiessl
RE/MAX Signature - Arlington, WA

I agree with eveyone so far, if you get bad vibes about a client, cancel, walk away, do what you have to do to protect yourself. 99 times out of 100 your hunches about a situation are correct. Believe in yourself and always look for an escape route.

Jul 30, 2009 02:53 PM
Rosalinda Morgan
Brookville, NY
"The Rose Lady"

We really have to be careful at all times.  I read last week that a realtor was found dead in a boarded foreclosed home.  Now this.  I agree with Fred.  If you get bad vibes, cancel the appointment.  Better safe than sorry. 

Jul 30, 2009 03:08 PM
Brenda Swigert
Keller Williams Associate Partners Realty - West Chester, OH
CRS, e-PRO, SRES

Trust your instincts and don't think with your wallet! Have an escape plan ALWAYS!

Jul 30, 2009 03:24 PM
Angelia Garcia
Pure Realtors - Dallas, TX

Too many bad stories regarding Realtors.  What is wrong with today's society?  We are out there trying to make a living and now this.

Jul 30, 2009 03:51 PM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Karen, Please be careful out there.

Jul 31, 2009 01:54 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Michelangelo, You are right on! You can not be too careful.

Jul 31, 2009 01:56 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

William, Training would be good.

Jul 31, 2009 01:57 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Fred, You are so right. Thanks for the comment.

Jul 31, 2009 01:58 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Rosealinda, You are so right, it is not worth it. This agent was at her office, just cleaning out her car, in a very open area. Be safe.

Jul 31, 2009 02:00 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Brenda, Thanks for the comment, and yes always have a plan.

Jul 31, 2009 02:01 AM
Jean Terry
Keller Williams Realty Spartanburg, S.C. - Spartanburg, SC

Angelia, They think we have lots of money, if they only knew. Thanks.

Jul 31, 2009 02:02 AM