In the rush to make a sale, many developers have forgotten that their safety is more important than any amount of commission. Promoters have been robbed, beaten, raped and murdered while showing homes. The isolated nature of an empty house makes it easy for people to be assaulted, without knowing the neighbors. Here are some suggestions to make their safety a priority at the same time closing sales.
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Good self-defense courses usually do not teach you fancy moves to make someone want never touched him. The goal is to teach him to be more aware of their surroundings and more aware of your body and what you can do to protect themselves. The attitude is a major component of self-defense. In addition, the course will teach you some good strategies - has, blocks and free kicks you grab someone and RUN. Do not try to be a hero, just get away and outside the home.
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Murderers and rapists are more often than not slavering creatures who hide behind bushes and in alleys scuzzy. They can be well dressed, have a wife, have a husband, having children, prefer their tea with lemon. In a nutshell, are just as human as the rapist can not be distinguished and not waiting alone. Do not trust someone just because of a dress Armani suit. Do background checks and his note I.D. Numbers, numbers of plate and other identifying characteristics.
3. Let someone know
In reality, not to mention several someones know. When you are going, going and how long you plan to be. Leave information with his office, relatives and friends. Let the customer know that other people know where and who has ido.
4. Take someone with you
Do you prefer to deal with the awkwardness of having someone there that is obviously there for safety or end up being exploited in the worst possible way? Do not risk being alone with someone you do not know in an isolated or delay the establishment of a prospective sale long enough to get someone to go with you? If it makes you feel better, you can pretend that they are a junior from real estate along the experience or whatever - just bring someone with you.
5. Choose wisely defence instruments
Pepper spray only works if you're headed in the right direction and has directed a stream. Some jurisdictions put limits on pepper spray use and possession - be aware of their rights and responsibilities. A trip bottle of hairspray can also produce unpleasant sensations in the eyes of an attacker that is legal and just about everywhere.
On weapons: Many law enforcement officials recommend against carrying a gun because of the liability and in some places is illegal (Canada),. If you decide to go down this path, not just go out and get a gun, learn to use, clean, transport and store safely. On the other hand, learn the laws in your area in connection with the use of weapons for self defense. If you do not know how to handle a gun loaded and when to use it, then you do not have to bear with companies around you.
6. Trust
It has been said a million times before, but it is true. If something gives you a bad feeling, GET OUT. Not worth selling his life or physical well-being. Read Gavin de Becker "Gift of fear" to learn more about trust their instincts. Sometimes you can play fake, but most people decently have developed a sense of what is proper and what is not, although his conscious mind is not aware of that fact.
Be Safe As Realtor