September 2006 Issue
Page 7

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?  

Read the following description of typical REALTOR® situation. Think about what would be your normal response, what possible dangers are indicated, and what you could do better to lessen the risks.

Brenda stops by the office one night to prepare materials for the following day’s appointments.  The office is empty, dark and locked when she arrives. After letting herself in, she goes to the back room to make photocopies. Suddenly she hears the front door open.  Thinking it might be another agent, she calls out, “Hello?” No one answers.

What would you do in this situation?
How could this situation have been avoided?

This scenario should have particular resonance for you as REALTOR® Safety Week approaches, September 10–16. During Safety Week—and all year round—the National Association of REALTORS® urges you to be mindful of the particular risks inherent in your profession and to take advantage of training resources offered through NAR, your state and local associations, and your brokerage.
Among the precautions NAR recommends: Carry a charged cell phone, leave at home cash and expensive jewelry, and tell your broker or office receptionist when and where you went and with whom.

Some other tips:

• Put your police department phone number on your speed dial
• Photograph your car and license for your company's records
• Meet new prospects first at your office and make a copy of their driver's license
• Never let new prospects ride in your car.
• Most important, trust your gut instincts.

Source:  Realtor.org

Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 | Page 7 | Page 8 | Page 9 | Page 10

Printable Version of Complete Issue in PDF FormatN(New window will open. select File|Print. When done printing, close that browser window.)

To Site Menu

© This page designed by Digital Dezines
All Rights Reserved