As an award-winning Century 21 Fusion SASKATOON REAL ESTATE Agent I know Saskatoon, Warman and the surrounding area extremely well. I take action to sell my client’s homes. I strive to find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible. I love what I do and I take great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of my clients. I feel blessed to live in Saskatchewan and I am a TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE Agent.

 

Realtor Safety 🚨 This is REAL!!! And it is happening here in Saskatoon. So when an agent asks to see your ID first or meet at their office first, DON’T GET OFFENDED! It’s a safety precaution. It is important for us as Realtors to report all suspicious emails, calls, texts and or course situations.

According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2017 Member Safety Survey, almost half of female REALTORS® (44 percent) and one in four male REALTORS® have experienced a situation in the past year that made them fear for their personal safety or safety of their personal information. To help improve agent safety and reduce the opportunity for a potentially harmful situation to occur, it is important we bring awareness to this issue and take proper precautions when dealing with people we don’t know.

Here are a few safety tips to help reduce the risk.

1) Have a “meet first” policy. Meet clients in the office or another public location before agreeing to a private showing. This gives you (and other colleagues) the opportunity to vet them. You should also ask for a form of identification so you can confirm that they are who they claim to be.

2) Make sure someone knows your location. Before leaving for a showing or a new listing appointment, provide a colleague, friend or spouse with the address of the property where you’re going along with the name and personal information of the client you’re meeting. Utilize location finding devices such as “Find my iPhone” so someone can easily track the location of your phone if necessary.

3) Program emergency numbers as “favourites.” While you might have familiar numbers memorized, such as those to your office, emergency contact or colleague, program them into your phones as a “favourite” so they can be easily accessed in an emergency situation.

4) Let the client take the lead.  When showing we may be inclined to lead clients through the property, but it’s safer to follow them so you always have them in your full view.  Always keep the house keys with you and always be mindful of exit locations.

5) Follow your instinct. Most agents who have been victims of crime said they felt something was off, but didn’t do anything. If something feels out of place, don’t hesitate to stop a showing or open house and leave immediately.

Stay safe and best wishes always!

Contact me I am one of just 3 Trusted Saskatoon REALTORS ®. I am looking forward to helping you sell or buy your home! I love what I do and I take great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of my clients. I strive to find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible.

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