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Sign into your account8 Safety Tips and Tools for Avoiding Tragedy
September 30 2014
This year's REALTOR® Safety Month ended on a tragic note. Authorities announced early Tuesday morning that the body of missing real estate agent Beverly Carter was found nearly 30 miles from the bank-owned home she was showing when she disappeared.
Rather than recount the somber details here, we simply want to remind Realtors of the safety precautions they can take to help keep them safe. Brokers can be particularly helpful by requiring that their agents meet unknown buyers at the brokerage's office first--and then enforcing that policy.
We've gathered a list of safety resources here for your convenience. Brokers, please share this information with your agents.
- Open House Safety - The high traffic of open houses can be a challenge. These 10 tips help ensure the safety of sellers, their property, and your agents.
- Keeping Listings Safe - How can you better ensure the safety of your sellers' homes? These eight tips will show you how.
- Safety During Showings and Meeting New Prospects - Entering vacant houses and meeting unknown people can make agents vulnerable targets. Incorporate these common sense ideas into your work routine to protect yourself.
Beyond the safety precautions mentioned above, there are also tech tools that your agents can use to help protect themselves. Here are some of the best:
- AgentsArmor - This mobile app was created specifically for real estate agents. Users can set check-in times at select intervals. If the agent fails to check-in at the pre-specified time, authorities will be notified. The app will then use your phone's GPS to activate the "Agent Locator" feature. Brokerages and Associations who would like to provide the app to all of their agents should visit the app's Brokerage page.