In the past years, rent office building agents can walk free without being attack by criminals. But we are in changing times and crime against realtors is on the increase with more agents being attacked by criminals and some have lost their lives in the process of discharging their duties.
The increase in the levels of crimes against many realtors has prompted the industrial units to rent agencies to come up with a defensive plan for their agents. The following is a list of safety tips that can reduce the chances of being attacked, it is also designed to increases you confidence level while carrying out your duty. Do a thorough back ground check of your customer by requesting for phone number and physical address.
Don’t arrange a meeting with an unknown customer at a property. Require they come to your office. If possible let another agent monitor their movement and jot down their license plate number and the type of car.
Let some of closest pal have the idea of the properties that you plan to show and check, also establish code word to give your contacts in case of danger.
Do enter a vehicle that belongs to a complete stranger; make arrangement for your own car.
Always carry your cell phone with you.
Do not stroll round a publicized open house alone.
Do not show vacant property yourself unless you are familiar with the individual.
Don’t ever believe that women are safer clients, because are as well capable of violent crime like men. Carry a compact pepper spray or stun gun that can easily be concealed in a purse.
Always position yourself close to the door way and let client enter first.
Always trust your instinct.