HAVE A SAFE WEEK

Next week, Sept. 14-20, is Realtor Safety Week. Realtors interact frequently with people they don’t know, sometimes in isolated areas. As part of Safety Week, Realtors can attend seminars and receive training to learn tactics for avoiding high-risk situations and dealing with unexpected dangers. This year, NAR is offering a scenario-based 3-D online safety course through Realtor University at www.Realtor.org/RealtorUniversity in addition to safety CDs and DVDs that can be used for office meetings, educational programs and safety training seminars. Some basic tips include:
• Follow clients while touring potential homes instead of leading the way.
• Always take your own car for showings.
• Meet potential clients for the first time in your office.
• Carry pepper spray.
• Check in with your office often.

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