Rebecca this is the first post I've read on ActiveRain regarding this subject. Excellent topic - one we should all share with our clients to keep the kids safe.

Rebecca- excellent idea!  You agents are on the front line to see just who might be answering the door.   I'm not an agent but assumed that the owners, including their children were gone for showings. 

Excellent advice!  Great post!  I can't imagine allowing a showing when my child is home alone.  This makes no sense to me.  Your child is your most valuable asset....don't leave them home alone during a showing!

Good Morning, I came over from Kathy's blog this morning.  I think my recommendation would be to ask a neighbor to if your children can come over during the showings when they are home alone.

I came across this blog from Kathy's blog this morning as well.  This is excellent advice to ensure children are safe during showings.  I also feel that an adult should be with them when showing appointments are scheduled.  Like #5 said -  "Your child is your most valuable asset."

This is a very good topic and others should blog on the same issues.

Have a most productive week.

Rebecca: I shuddered when I read this blog. Such a good topic, and parents and listing agents need to come to an arrangement about their latchkey kids. There is no way I would have strangers come into my house with only my minor child there. These kids go through enough being there alone. And now strangers know that they are there alone? I WOULD NOT ANNOUNCE THAT ON THE MLS EITHER!!!!

I also came from Kathy's Sunday post.  This is so important and so it's a suggest from me.

Hi Rebecca, a terrific post and glad that Kathy added it to her list of things she learned this week.  I also learned something, thanks for the info and will be sharing.