Being trapped with intoxicated clients is not ideal. One agent disclosed a close encounter during a meeting he will never forget.

In this episode of the Safe Realty Podcast, I discuss three essential safety tips for real estate agents during property showings. We take it one step further from last week as we enter the home or property and work through the situations that arise.

The episode also highlights the significance of strategic communication, such as 'little white lies,' to navigate uncomfortable scenarios.

Real estate agents, listen while you drive to your next client meeting or home showing today.

Join next week where we talk to two self-defense experts who specialize in training women to protect themselves.

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A local female Realtor® met a potential client at a semi-secluded property for a home showing. This client made an eerie confession to her, causing her to fear for her safety and involve the police.

Today on Safe Realty we will talk all about home showing safety for real estate agents. I will share 3 things every real estate agent must consider before showing a home.
If you are concerned that you are heading to a secluded home with a new client, don't worry. Listen to this episode on the way to your next showing. By the time you arrive you will have the tools you need to feel confident walking into that home viewing.

This is part 1 of 2 or 3. There are so many questions that arise from showing homes safely, I may make this a 3 part series.

Miss the episode on vetting and how to turn a strangers into a client? Listen to this episode next .

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In this episode, I speak with Carolyn, a friend and seasoned 911 dispatcher. In fact, she was my emergency dispatcher at one point. Full circle moment.

What happens when you are with a client, as a real estate agent, and find yourself in dangerous situation, but unable to speak. How do you tell the 911 operator how to help you? Find out today.

As a real estate agent in an emergency, what do we do? When do we call 911? And if we call 911 what happens next? We also talk about what constitutes an emergency (not your dinner reservations that are cancelled), how to handle accidental calls, and the technology used in dispatching. Carolyn shares humorous anecdotes from her years of experience, emphasizing the human side of dispatching and the need for patience and kindness during emergencies.

Do not order pizza as a means of a 'code' for an emergency.

Carolyn says, "when in doubt, phone." Be kind, be patient, be clear!

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In this episode, I’m sharing simple strategies on how to vet your clients. How it takes only 5 minutes of your time to learn who you are about to meet - could be someone just released from prison... yes, there is a story in here about that.

You will hear about how a police agent was able to get away with drug smuggling for years because authorities missed this one simple step.

You will learn how to use online google sources to query your new client. You will learn what types of questions to ask a new real estate client. You will learn that, like in love, some people are just not meant to be together.

Links mentioned in the show:

Canadian Legal Institute

CSO - Justice BC

Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)

US Criminal Records & Traffic Queries

UK Criminal Records

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In this episode of Safe Realty, we discuss online safety and cybersecurity with Brandon Laur from The White Hatter. Join us as we explore essential topics such as password management, the risks of AI in scams, the importance of email security, and the need for account separation for professionals.

Brandon shares practical tips for real estate agents and other professionals to protect themselves from cyber threats, emphasizing the significance of digital literacy and critical thinking in today's online environment.

This is an eye opening episode that will have you questioning your knowledge of on-line security.

Check out all the links below to connect with Brandon Laur and his team at The White Hatter.

The White Hatter

YouTube

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Roger the stalker'ish.
In this episode, I’m sharing a story about "Roger" - a client who became mildly obsessed with me during our interactions of me helping him buy a new home.

You’ll learn from my mistakes, how to set boundaries, and how to make sure you know who you are going to meet, before you meet them in an isolated placed.

Let me tell you I won't make the same mistakes again and am thankful I was able to see the red flags of his behaviour before any danger befell me.

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Stranger, stranger, stranger!!!
In this episode, I’m asking why we teach our kids stranger danger but we, as adults and agents, disregard our own advice.

You’ll also learn that real estate emergencies are not a real thing & that we can address pressure from potential clients by slowing it down. Haha It's true.

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Creepr alert! In this episode, I’m sharing that, after a creeper was following a few agents at their open houses, we started talking about ways to keep Realtors® safer. I mean creeper. Standing around and staring - nervous and no purpose.

You’ll learn how we are going to work together to learn safe business practices through my 18 years experience as a police investigator, other agents' stories, and experts in the field.

Today is a quick one - introducing the topic of Realtor®safety and letting you know why I bother with this topic. I've felt more vulnerable as a Realtor® than I ever did as a police officer!

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