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5 Safety Tips for Showing Real Estate

9/23/2014

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By Sarnen Steinbarth
State of Montana Real Estate Instructor

Did you know that September is the official safety month of the year?


Here are some tips to stay safe on real estate showings:

1.  Carry a digital weapon - a cell phone.  Phones can be a life-saver in a bad situation.  Stay in communication with someone who knows you are on a showing.  If you don't have cell phone service at the property let someone know when to expect you back.

2.  ID and pre-qualify prospective clients (buyers, tenants, etc).  At a minimum, get a copy of a driver's license.  Having basic information on a person is one of the best deterrents to a crime. 

3.  Trust your intuition - if you feel uncomfortable with the client bring a buddy with you.  Having more than one person dramatically increases your level of safety.

4.  Be smart at the property.  Let the client go into rooms first, stay in an open and well lit part of the property.  Leave the front door open.  Tell the client you are expecting someone else shortly.

5. Know the basics of self-defense.  Whether or not you are comfortable with a physical deterrent ( weapon, pepper spray, etc.) you should be comfortable with some basic self defense techniques.  Not comfortable with self-defense moves?  Take a class at a local gym or community organization to learn some nifty moves.
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    Sarnen is owner/founder of Montana Property Education and is a State of Montana approved real estate instructor.  He is also a licensed property manager, broker and owner of Blue River Property Management, LLC.  in Helena, MT   www.blueriverpm.com.

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