Never meet a stranger at a remote listing.  Be armed and ready.  Keep a 360 degree view at all times.

Safety first, everything else is secondary. Eons ago I taught safety tips to middle school kids who were many 'latch key' kids.

Eons ago I taught safety tips to middle school kids who were many 'latch key' kids. I still teach the same tips to real estate agents in pre-license and CE classes.

I saw some Facebook posts on her disappearance but nothing in recent days. Hoping for her safety.  

Personally, it's more about awareness -- and I realize that may not be enough. Our office has had personal safety experts speak to us over the years.  

I really do practice personal safety.  I did this before becomming involved in real estate.  We simply cannot be too careful.

Nancy,

The story you shared is vague without reference to the source.  It may or may not have anything to do with real estate.  However, it is important to think of one's safety regardless of your position or job in life.  A

I have implemented different scenarios in the offices I managed over the years. It is a difficult subject that some choose to ignore!

I'd like to read the story.... 

Might be good to have location tracking enabled on your phone that someone can monitor.

Fred Griffin nailed this one!

I have practices in place and do not rush out to show property. We meet at the office, get to know each other, I check them out and they check me out. I have other safety measurs in place, too.

Nancy Robinson Ranked #111 by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal I have seen this on social media. Personally, I do not meet strangers at a empty house by myself. Recently started having them pre qualified before meeting at all in the field.  It's so easy to get caught up with a busy schedule and let our guard down. I try to be as careful as possible. 

It is so sad that this case has gotten lost in the other Texas disaster going on now. I agree, we should always be aware of our surroundings and meeting strangers alone is not worth any amount of 'hopeful' commission.

I've never done silly things like meeting strangers alone at a home. And I'm always very aware of my surroundings and always lock a door behind me when in a home I'm showing. I never park in a driveway where I can be blocked in. I don't do open houses. It really doesn't take much to maintain a level of safety and in 25 years have never come close to an uncomfortable situation.

Nancy Robinson Ranked #111 by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal Agent awareness and vigilance needed more today then ever.

Nancy Robinson Ranked #111 by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal I'm unfamiliar with the situation you're referring to.

I think most agents use common sense when it comes to safety.

The information is too sketchy to know what to say. You should include a link to the story.

Always know and document who you are meeting

First meeting is always public never at a house unless you already have confirmed identity.

Plus I never show houses without a Buyer Agent agreement so documented

Never go alone for showings with strangers. 

I meet them in the office.

It is sad this happened as Harvey hit, and got shuffled under the rug.  Have not heard anything about her, hope they found her and she is safe.

So tragic, and we see agents taking risks everyday, they need to go beyond making these safety measures a suggestion and make an office meeting and buyers agency agreement a requirement before a home is shown.

My wits, my training and my group of friends (Smith & Wesson, Heckler & Koch, Sig Sauer...)

I'm on guard whenever in public, being raised by a police officer will do that to you.

Personal safety should always be a priority. Sadly, many take unnecessary risks.

Nancy Robinson Ranked #111 by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal - a great answer and link to his post from Kenneth J. Jones, Director.

I think everyone has reason to worry!

I talk with potential buyer/tenant, ask their name and where they currenlty live.  Then, I ask them to text me their drivers license before scheduling an appt.  If it matches, I usually go.  If not, or if they refuse to text it, I don't go.  If I still feel uneasy upon going, I ask my son/husand to go with me.

Thank you.

Time to go back to the letting people know where you are going to and having at least pepper spray with you.