Safety Tips

Safety Tips
ASK PROSPECT TO STOP BY YOUR OFFICE before going to a property. This should be openly obtained, preferably in the presence of an associate. Information should be retained at office; knowing that a name and address are known may discourage an assailant.

INTRODUCE THE PROSPECT TO SOMEONE IN YOUR OFFICE. A would-be assailant does not like to be noticed or receive exposure knowing a person could pick him out of a lineup.

USE AN EMERGENCY CODE WORD. If you sense you are in a dangerous situation, call an associate or the office with a preassigned emergency codeword; e.g. “We are on MAYDAY street” or “Look in the RED FILE.” Whoever receives the emergency code word should send help immediately and remove the agent from the situation.

USE YOUR OWN CAR to show a property. The prospect could have a weapon concealed or even another person hidden within his car.

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS that you do not try to talk your way out of a situation. If you are attacked, scream. It has been found that by screaming “FIRE” people sometimes respond more quickly than a plea for “HELP.”

CALL THE POLICE WHEN:
You are suspicious about a prospect.
You feel uncomfortable about showing a house to a prospect.
You feel suspicious about a person after you have shown a house.
You have been assaulted in any way; e.g., robbed, raped, mugged.

SAFEGUARD YOUR OFFICE
Keep your windows and counters clear. Robbers and attackers like to work in private and police like to see in. Keep a radio or T.V. playing fairly loudly in the back room when you're alone in the office. Secure all unused doors and windows, especially if they are in the rear of the office and out of sight and sound.

Please exercise caution in your daily business!