Ask for id and copy information. â Verify client info/check references. Open Houses. â Ask for id and record/take a
SAFE HABITS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS Real estate agents find themselves working alone in often challenging environments, behind closed doors, on a daily basis. This is capable of presenting multiple opportunities that can severely impact your safety and confidence. You can address these risks by developing safe habits and following them when dealing with people. Real estate safety starts by creating your safety plan.
PRP52 - REVISED MARCH 2016
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FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE HOME AND PROPERTY
VERIFY CLIENT INFO
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PREPARE YOURSELF AND THE HOME
SHOWING THE PROPERTY
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TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
HAVE AN EXIT PLAN
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VERIFY CLIENT INFO Screening Clients Ask for id and copy information P Verify client info/check references P Open Houses Ask for id and record/take a picture P Obtain car description and licence plate, P if possible Have a colleague present to take P registration and control access points
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Keep clients together and in sight at all P times Avoid entering smaller rooms, stand P out in the hallway Avoid getting trapped and watch your P positioning around exit points Maintain control of the showing at all P times
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Familiarize yourself with the layout P and any hazards associated with the home (such as the knife holder) Note all entry/exit points P Preparing for the showing Charge your cell phone batteries P Wear shoes you can run in and P dress accordingly
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SHOWING THE PROPERTY
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE HOME AND PROPERTY
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
PREPARE YOURSELF AND THE HOME Enlist the aid of a colleague if possible P and advise your office of your schedule. Arrive early/give yourself time to prep P the house Park on the street and not the driveway P Unlock all potential exit points P Place potential hazards out of sight P Have your cell phone on and close at P hand
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If you feel uneasy about a situation, P see your way out of it. Don’t worry about upsetting the customer
For more information please see our Personal Safety Fact Sheet: peelpolice.ca/crimeprevention/factsheets Peel Regional Police • 7750 Hurontario Street • Brampton, Ontario • L6V 3W6 tel. 905-453-2121 ext. 4021 • www.peelpolice.ca
HAVE AN EXIT PLAN Know your nearest exit P Have an excuse (such as a sudden P illness) ready in the event that you need to exit the building Use furniture such as sofas and tables to P your advantage, if required Head directly to a place of safety (where P other people are)
