Personal Safety (In addition to procedures mentioned throughout this Manual) Real estate agents routinely find themselves in situations in which they are alone with clients or customers about whom they have very little information. The very nature of showing real estate to prospective buyers and tenants who are virtual strangers can make agents, both men and women, susceptible to becoming victims of violent crimes. This company recommends that all agents follow three basic safety practices: Identify the person you are working with before you join him or her alone, in a car or a house. Preferably meet them at the office, copy his or her driver’s license and make sure someone from the office knows where you’ll be going with the person. Always carry your cell phone with you and make sure it is fully charged and has reception. Program 911 into speed dial and don’t hesitate to call for help. C. Trust your instincts. If you have a bad feeling, don’t second-guess what it’s telling you. Listen to your gut feeling and protect yourself. Open Houses - Guidelines and Precautions The Company regards your personal safety as a top priority. If possible, work as a team. Use the buddy system. Keep directions to the property precise. Open house directional arrows should be placed in accordance with local ordinances. Be sure your family and fellow Agents know you are and the hours of your open house. Keep the locked and greet prospective visitors as they arrive. abandon an open house to show other properties and do not close an open house early. Accompany all visitors through the Do not let them wander on their own. all visitors to enter a room before you do. Have Purchasers acknowledging your brokerage prospective “sign-in,” relationship and agency representation with the Sellers which is disclosed on your sign-in sheet. Do not wear valuable jewelry while sitting at an open house. Do not schedule an open house after dusk. Always have someone check on you while sitting at an open house. For more information please visit NAR’s Realtor Safety website: .
Personal Safety (In addition to procedures mentioned throughout this Manual) Real estate agents routinely find themselves in situations in which they are alone with clients or customers about whom they have very little information. The very nature of showing real estate to prospective buyers and tenants who are virtual strangers can make agents, both men and women, susceptible to becoming victims of violent crimes. This company recommends that all agents follow three basic safety practices: Identify the person you are working with before you join him or her alone, in a car or a house. Preferably meet them at the office, copy his or her driver’s license and make sure someone from the office knows where you’ll be going with the person. Always carry your cell phone with you and make sure it is fully charged and has reception. Program 911 into speed dial and don’t hesitate to call for help. C. Trust your instincts. If you have a bad feeling, don’t second-guess what it’s telling you. Listen to your gut feeling and protect yourself. Open Houses - Guidelines and Precautions The Company regards your personal safety as a top priority. If possible, work as a team. Use the buddy system. Keep directions to the property precise. Open house directional arrows should be placed in accordance with local ordinances. Be sure your family and fellow Agents know you are and the hours of your open house. Keep the locked and greet prospective visitors as they arrive. abandon an open house to show other properties and do not close an open house early. Accompany all visitors through the Do not let them wander on their own. all visitors to enter a room before you do. Have prospective Purchasers “sign-in,” acknowledging your brokerage relationship and agency representation with the Sellers which is disclosed on your sign-in sheet. Do not wear valuable jewelry while sitting at an open house. Do not schedule an open house after dusk. Always have someone check on you while sitting at an open house. For more information please visit NAR’s Realtor Safety website: .
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