According to The National Association of REALTORS® nearly a quarter of survey respondents said that they had encountered unsafe or harassing situations while working 
Many police say that real estate professionals and other salespeople do not take their safety seriously. These crimes may happen at all times of day in any neighborhood. Victims may be any gender and from any ethnic background. The point is, no real estate agent is immune to crime, especially when showing properties.
no sale is worth putting your life at risk
When showing a property, your assumptions can get you hurt.
Males looking to assault a female real estate agent know that they may not be allowed into the home if they show up alone. He may bring a woman along to pose as his wife, which makes many agents feel safe enough to enter the home.
Never make assumptions about the people who are coming to see the house. Meet every person at your office beforehand, and ask for identification from all of them. These defensive behaviors can save your life.
Here are a few live-saving tips for real estate professionals:
- Know your prospective buyers.
Never meet them at the property; always request that they stop by your office first. Make a copy of each prospect’s identification, and introduce this person to several people in your office.
- Create a distress signal.
Come up with a word that you can use in a phone conversation with coworkers, family members, or friends to signal that you may be in danger without tipping off the prospective buyer. Agree on this code beforehand so that you can get help if you are in a potentially dangerous situation.
- Present a professional appearance.
Dress conservatively and avoid flashy jewelry, which could make you a target for theft. Marketing yourself with a photo can be risky; make sure any photos on your marketing materials are professional, not sexy, to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Do not reveal too much personal information to customers or in your ads.
- Use your own car.
If the potential buyer insists on driving, let him follow behind you in his own car. Never accept a ride with a prospective buyer to the home. Keep your car’s gas tank filled, and have safety tools in your car at all times, including a charged cell phone, battery jumper, spare tire, and roadside emergency kit.
- Carry pepper spray or TASER® device (see our recommendations below)
Pepper spray canisters come in small keychain-sized pepper sprays that are easy to keep on you at all times. This chemical causes temporary pain and blindness when sprayed on any attacker, including humans or aggressive animals. There are also lipstick pepper sprays, which make a great choice for women real estate professionals.
- Be aware of potential exits.
Never walk into a room first or allow yourself to be trapped in a corner. Instead, allow potential buyers to walk around the home, with you following behind them. Avoid showing the basements or other secluded areas, and always position yourself between the client and the exit.
- Check in frequently.
Let your office know about each of your appointments, including which clients you’ll be meeting and when you expect to return. Call in every hour when you’re with clients, and instruct the office to call you if you don’t check in on time.
Never let clients know you’re alone.
Never indicate that you are alone, whether in the office or in a vacant home. Make references to others who are in the building or are on their way, making it seem as though other people may be there to witness any potential crime your client could be planning.
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