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Safety Resources for REALTORS®
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Due to their frequent contact with unfamiliar people in
private locations, real estate agents face more on-the-job risks than
many other business professionals. According to the most recent
statistics from the National Safety Council, there were 57 violent
crimes committed against real estate practitioners in 2001. Six of them
were fatal. In a recent NAR safety survey of REALTORS®, 67 percent of respondents have experienced safety concerns, incidents, or other harassing situations while working as a REALTOR®. A majority of issues involve open houses or vacant property. Other issues include unfriendly dogs, unsafe property, and threatening or harassing phone calls. What can you do to protect yourself, to stay out of potentially dangerous situations? The following articles and links provide information that will keep you safe. Safety and Self-Defense Seminar for Real Estate Professionals, sponsored by North American Title Company Articles, brochures, and posters
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