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Susan Emo
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Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Common sense isn't very common so I can no longer say to use it!  By the time you get to use an app it might be too late.  The best defense is to avoid any situations that might be a danger to begin with. 

Sep 01, 2016 03:25 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

A time tested standby:

Never meet a stranger that calls you to see your listing or any listing for that matter. Ask them to send you their pre-approval letter. This tells you two things: 1. they are serious and not wasting your time and 2. their identity.

I'm amazed at how many agents rush over to a listing off a phone call from a stranger; especially a vacant property. It's a waste of time and it puts you at risk. I never show a home to someone I have not met first or checked out via their proof of funds (cash buyer) or pre-approval (loan buyer). If they resist, I politely let them know it's the only way I can show a property per my seller; to approved buyers only.

 

Aug 31, 2016 11:53 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
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No apps required.  Use common sense and diligence.  We can never stress safety enough.  Every day, every month is REALTOR® safety time.

Sep 01, 2016 10:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Common sense which seems to be not so common after all. 

Sep 01, 2016 02:03 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Everyone without exception should own and carry a stun gun (s). I have written about this in my book Pearls for Girls In Seeking Cupid, Don't Be Stupid and offer an excellent company to do business with...

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Aug 31, 2016 11:50 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I keep my Find my Phone on so if I disappear I can be tracked. I take precautions and have my antennae up at all times.

Sep 01, 2016 01:27 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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My office uses Find Friends.  My family has it set up so we can always see where each other is, but my agents turn it on for the day when they are showing so I can watch over them a bit.  Besides that we all take personal measures for ourselves as well.

Sep 01, 2016 04:56 AM
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Lyn Sims
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No, nothing that I want to download.

Sep 01, 2016 03:41 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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I know I'm starting to sound preachy with this, but we are far greater dangers to ourselves with distracted driving.  I've never even known a single agent in 35 years of selling real estate who has had an incident with a client or at an open house that put him or her in danger, but I do know many who have been injured in distracted driving accidents - or who have injured someone else.  There is so much written here about Realtors being afraid of their clients to the point they won't allow them in the same car, which might actually be doing the client a favor.  

Still, we all do need to use some basic common sense that apply in all of life's domains. 

Sep 01, 2016 01:30 AM
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Sybil Campbell
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I take my husband with me to show houses or to open houses when I can.

Sep 01, 2016 12:28 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I think it's just important to use some common sense - don't meet someone at a property alone, but have them meet you at the office first and ask for identification.

Sep 01, 2016 12:08 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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I just bought a new CC - and I have an app we're testing as well called SafeTrek

Sep 01, 2016 12:07 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Ritu,

I am in agreement with Corinne Guest, Managing Broker .  A

Sep 01, 2016 12:03 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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A visible shoulder holster?

Aug 31, 2016 11:49 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Keep your eyes & ears alert to signs of potential danger. In other words are trust your own senses

Aug 31, 2016 11:49 PM
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Scott Thompson
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Until you move to the Ferench-Swiss Alps there is really no getting around carrying a hand cannon.

According to my data.

Make it a Great Day.

Sep 22, 2016 01:44 AM
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Sep 03, 2016 04:29 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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I use ''find friends'' always to know where my family members are or if they want to check where I am. 

Sep 02, 2016 06:47 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Ritu Desai - the best part of working by referral is - I show the homes to people who I know!

Yes, Safety is an issue, if we ignore this basic fact.

Sep 02, 2016 02:53 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Common Sense is the key and if in doubt take another agent with you.

Sep 02, 2016 08:35 AM
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Bob Crane
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I try to have my people travel in pairs, and always check people out before showing them a home.

 

Sep 02, 2016 06:51 AM
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Wayne Martin
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Kathleen Daniels summed up the idea of common sense. Many don't possess it!

Sep 02, 2016 12:56 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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If everyone just followed and was aware of the "basics" that would go a very long way towards keeping agents safe. And using common sense and trusting one's instincts are the most important "tools." All the apps in the world won't help if you don't exhibit common sense.

Sep 01, 2016 09:45 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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Thanks for the question. 

Sep 01, 2016 09:33 PM
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William Feela
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If you   are  not able to protect yourself, you better figure something out.

Sep 01, 2016 02:04 PM
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Sam Shueh
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As a paid member of NAR, they wanted $15 from each agent to learn about issues with safety.  My blog on safety was free done in 2015.

Sep 01, 2016 01:38 AM
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Jessie Cochran
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Panama City Realty Group

we have a few things we're doing to stay safe - CC works very well for one's comfort level

Sep 01, 2016 12:45 AM