Safety 1st for Realtors

What to do or how to keep yourself as safe as possible during OPEN HOUSES!
Of all the things that could happen, the worst is when someone gets in your face or in your area of comfort to make you feel scared or just give you bad vibes. When you think that some thing could go bad with this person in your open house. Follow your intuition if it feels bad its probably going to be bad. Keep your phone with you at all times. Make sure 911 is programed on speed dial. Talk on the phone when no one is there but keep full awareness of your surroundings at all times. Have people call and check in on you. Have a code word so people know when something is wrong. NORA - Need Officer Right Away.
Make sure as many people as possible whether it is friends, family, or your colleagues know that you are doing a open house and where it is.
Get to know the neighbors so if they hear anything strange, they to will help. Make sure they are not going to be the problem as well. Know your surroundings.
When no one is there keep aware of the front and rear entries so no one walks in and you are unaware.
Keep sign in sheet and get all information when people walk in check IDs and do it to everyone. Take a picture of people or their ID with your cell phone camera.
Know how you can get out fast and easy, if put in a bad situation.
Have a whistle on you, yell FIRE, scream scream scream if something happens.
Pepper spray. Make sure you read how to use it so not to get yourself.
Break a window, the sound of glass breaking gets attention to others.
If you don't feel comfortable with some one is in the property ask them leave immediately.
Let local authorities know about your open house (police officers buy and sell homes too).
Common sense, always be aware and BE SAFE!
Always remember the Internet is great for promoting your business but it can also be your enemy. Their are a lot of weird Internet people following you even though you don't know it and since all Realtors are highly visible they could stalk you and know where you are working just from seeing your profile information. PLEASE TELL YOUR STORY OR IDEAS TO HELP SAVE REALTORS!

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Albany Park IL, Condo for Sale

Albany Park Il, Condo for Sale

This is a wonderful top floor unit condo for sale at $234,900 which has six rooms. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The building was built in 1920. It was fully rehabbed in 2004 with a great kitchen that has 42" cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Has hardwood flooring in the living spaces. There is carpeting in both the bed rooms and office area. There is tile in both master and second bath rooms. It has in unit washer and dryer for ease when doing laundry. There is a completely separate 5 x 6 storage space in the full basement. This unit is right around the corner from North Park University. This unit is only a three block walk to the Brown line train located at Kedzie and Lawerance Ave. Close to many community amenities such as shopping restaurants, bars and entertainment in near by Lincoln Square. Many running and bike trails close by. This condo for sale is close to many school options. A must see contact me for an appointment!Mary Jo Daly 773-908-9416 or www.maryjodaly.com