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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Most definitely would attend. Self defense maneuvers would be my priority.

Dec 13, 2014 11:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I would. I would like to hear what the officer suggests for different situations, and some self defense technics. 

Dec 14, 2014 09:55 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I would and I have.  The most asked questions were about carrying  guns and mace!

Dec 15, 2014 10:46 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,407
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

These classes are well attended in our area. It is not always necessary to have a police officer as the speaker. There are other available experts.

Dec 15, 2014 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,625,947
Retired from ActiveRain
Baker, OR

Our local Association is offering a safety training class in February 2015 that both agents and affiliates are interested in attending.

Dec 14, 2014 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
447,987
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Oh yes!  concealed carry class would be great!

Dec 17, 2014 01:05 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

curiosity might take me there, but frankly I feel qualified to teach such a class.

Dec 16, 2014 01:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,096
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Absolutely!  The more training we can have from folks who know what we should be aware of the better!

Dec 16, 2014 04:53 AM
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John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Not only would I attend one I would promote the heck out of it to other RE Professionals in my sphere of influence. Great idea!

Dec 15, 2014 11:42 PM
Rainmaker
474,392
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

Yes. I would like them to cover the best way to defend yourself when someone is threatening you.

Dec 15, 2014 09:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,308,838
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Rick< I think this would be beneficial to all Realtors... In this day and age we can't be too careful, and I am sure this type of class would promote us being safer

Dec 18, 2014 08:35 AM
Rainer
101,668
Maria Vaill
ERA Sunrise Realty - Martinez, GA
Martinez GA, Evans GA, Grovetown GA, Fort Gordon G

I think it is a great idea.  The points should be basic safety and self defense

Dec 17, 2014 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
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Debra Peters
Referral Realty - Manorville, NY
NY Real Estate Salesperson

I would prefer to attend a class given by a martial arts instructor specializing in self defense.  I feel that a police officer would be able to give you insight on how to be more aware of your surroundings and provide safety tips. But when boils down to protecting yourself, a self defense instructor is the way to go.   

 

Dec 17, 2014 09:50 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Absolutely!  In fact we had our Realtor Safety Class just last month held at a local Bank ... it was awesome!  They showed us a slide show, added some humor, and gave us a chance to ask questions.  The pointers were well received by our group.  The most unfortunate part?  Only about 20 agents showed up.  Some of the points covered Do's and Don'ts and additional safety tips; Danger Signals -- things to watch for or be attentive to.

Dec 17, 2014 01:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Probably not, as I'm pretty aware of what I need to do to keep safe.

Dec 14, 2014 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Rick Obst in fact I will jump at it, considering whatever is happening now a days 

Dec 19, 2014 01:14 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I would never. They are 99% corrupt in Chicago and I do not trust the cops. At the end of the class the cop would probably want to show you a choke hold using you as an example.

When was the last time a cop helped you? All they do is eat donuts, give tickets and "look" busy.

Dec 16, 2014 02:20 PM
Rainer
279,878
Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

Yes.

May 04, 2018 10:37 PM
Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

I'd love to.

Oct 02, 2017 08:57 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I have.

Aug 15, 2019 07:19 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Dipti nailed this one!

 

Jun 17, 2018 06:21 AM
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438,118
Doyle Davison
Hawaiian Beaches Hawaii - 714-968-6767 - Huntington Beach, CA
30 years as your Concierge services listing broker

Our association holds safety classes.. CCW classes would be nice

Dec 20, 2014 12:56 PM