Realtors Most Risky Everyday Situations v2.0

Here’s version 2 of the common tasks to realtors. Learn the risks and precautions you can take to stay safe.

As a real estate professional, you just might not realize it but you put yourself at risk every day. Meeting new clients, showing properties, holding open houses, letting strangers get into your car, and even your marketing may be jeopardizing your personal safety. These everyday tasks seem harmless, but these situations can expose you to danger.

4. Open houses

You’re inviting the public to a property, which is an invitation to anyone, from thieves to those who might want to harm you.

Safety Tips:

• Promote security in your advertisements. When you advertise the open house, note that identification will be required at the front door and video surveillance will be in use

• Pair up. When would-be assailants see two people at the front door, they’ll be less likely to go in.

• Introduce yourself to neighbors. Let them know you’ll be showing the house so others know that you are there.

• Watch for patterns. At an open house, note any patterns in arrivals, particularly near the end of the open house. There’s this common scam where thieves come near the end of the open house, working as a team. They have “buyers” distract the agent as others steal valuables in the home.