Self Defense For Realtors

Although you may not realize it, realtors are a group facing particular occupational hazards when it comes to personal safety. If you are a realtor, your safety should be at the front of your mind. Your personal safety is worth a little preparation and the low cost of self defense products. Realtors spend a lot [...]

Realtors – 5 Safety & Self Defense Rules For Showings and Open Houses

The nature of the Realtor’s profession is such that one can reasonably expect to be meeting clients at homes and hosting open houses where one is alone. There are enough news stories about robbed/raped/murdered Realtors that one should know to be extra careful when putting oneself in a situation where one is alone. Attacks happen [...]

Realtor Attacked – Self Defense Tips for Female Real Estate Agents

Recently a realtor in the Bay Area of Northern California was raped and almost murdered. She had received several calls from a “prospective buyer” making appointments to see a particular house. Each time he cancelled the appointment with a plausible excuse. The fourth time he called he told the realtor he was in the neighborhood [...]

Home Sale Safety: Protect Your Home, Your Agent and yourself

Selling your home requires that you open your house to strangers and allow them access to areas that would normally only be open to trusted friends and family. Unfortunately, we can’t trust everyone, even those who “look okay”. Securing your home and property against crime is a good step to take, especially when you [...]