As a REALTOR you encounter a lot of new people. It is especially important for you to have a personal safety protocol that you use when meeting every new client, for showing properties, and even sharing information online. Below are a list of safety tools tips and resources to keep you safe while selling!
Safety Tools
FOREWARN App – Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (gbrar.com)
Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® is thrilled to announce a member benefit for all GBRAR members! The FOREWARN application gives an agent the ability to gain instant insight on a prospective client using only a phone number! Don’t have a phone number… you can also search by name.
https://gbrar.com/forewarn/
Agent Alert is a convenient feature built into Supra’s keys, providing peace of mind for agents anywhere they carry their Supra wireless key. With the press of a button, agents have a simple and discreet method to send an alert message to priority contacts.
*agent alert must be set up on a desktop
Click Here for Instructions on Agent Alert
Safety Tips
NAR has compiled tips and best practices from subject matter experts, law enforcement, and industry veterans to help keep REALTOR® safe.
- Be aware of the Fall time change. It can be dark as early as 5:30.
- Always meet new clients at the office or in a neutral location, like a coffee shop
- Share your schedule with a colleague, assistant, or family member
- Communicate safety concerns on your listing (poor cell phone signal, etc.)
- Do not overshare about your personal life
- Do not host open houses alone
- Check your cell phone battery and signal before heading to an appointment
- Direct clients to walk in front of you when touring a property, do not lead them
- Never go into attics, crawl spaces, or garages where you could be trapped
View the resources on the REALTOR® Safety Tips from NAR webpage.
56 Safety Tips for REALTORS® (nar.realtor)
Additional Safety Resources
Planning Your Safety Strategy (nar.realtor)
Make Safety a Brokerage Priority
Internet Security Best Practices