Real Estate Agent Safety Recommendations

  • Only do Day Light Showings
  • Let the customer/client go in front first
  • If there is a screen/glass door, leave the solid door open
  • Trust But Verify Indentity of customer/client
  • Discard any collected personal information as soon as you no longer need it. If you don’t need it on or after closing, delete it before hand
  • Do your research on the client / house / location / crime using government and social media websites
  • Share your location with a co-worker/spouse
  • Set up and learn Emergency SOS on your phone
  • Equip yourself via Mace/Go Bag and firearm is that is authorized and your fancy
  • Meet with client / customer in public place before heading to showings
  • 2 is one and 1 is none – two flashlights
  • Video a showing if allowed and needed
  • Make sure you phone is fully charge before showing
  • Set up a distress code word with several people in your contact list
  • PSA Alarm and know how to trigger the house alarm
  • Look for an Exit Strategy when you enter the home
  • Watch out for theft of property
  • If there is a basement or crawl space, don’t follow unless you have a second person with YOU