Realtor Safety

Thanks to Holly Lovas for presenting Safety Tips for Realtors at today's 212 Tuesday. The 3-day weekend is coming up and I know many of you are doing Open Houses, so here are some quick tips to stay safe on the streets.

1. Be in sight of people approaching the house.
2. Put a cow bell or jingle bell on the front door so if you don't have eyes on the door, you can hear people come in.
3. Use your instincts; they are the best defense mechanism we have. We humans tend to approach danger rather than move away from it. MOVE AWAY FROM DANGER.
4. Take a few extra seconds to know your escape route if danger approaches; in some cases it may mean leaving the house.
5. Take a flashlight with you in case you are working a home that has no utilities. It gets dark here early!
6. Carry pepper spray on your keys and have them in your hand when approaching your vehicle.
7. A whistle can work wonders.
8. Park your vehicle under a light.
9. Don't be speaking on your phone while walking to your car; you are distracted and not paying as much attention.

Let's be safe out there.

Written by: Maria Bradfield

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