As a retired Cop that worked in many investigations that were less than nice to talk about, I sometimes wonder if it made me a bit paranoid about the safety of those I care about?
Having said that however I think that it is prudent to be smart when agents are working alone out there!
At the very least (it doesn't matter if it's daytime or nighttime) let someone know where you are and how long you will be there and then let them know when you are clear.
For instance you get a call from a potential Buyer who wants to see a home this afternoon.
You do not know anything about him and have never talked to him before. Should that put a red flag up? I would say yes especially if you are a woman and the Buyer seems a bit pushy or in a bit of a hurry to see the place. If he only wants to see one place and glazes over any or all of your carefully placed questions add one more red flag.
Sure this doesn't happen here.
Remember that the greater Calgary area is now over 1.3 million people and is changing by the day. Calgary is attracting a lot of new people from around the world and is no longer the little Cow-town some wish it still was.
So all that I am saying is be smart and be diligent. Yes things can happen here but don't live your life paranoid either.
At the very least leave a note on your desk with the location where you will be, the address, the persons name and any other identifying info. Add in the start and expected end times.
If it were me I would text the info to someone that you can trust and that you have confirmed received the text.
The next option is take someone with you. Consider taking another agent with you or your spouse.
Here are some things that are happening in the Tech World in this regard. While some of them will not work yet in Canada, the USA is right next door. That means the Tech will be coming here too at some point.
Tech Ideas for Safety
In short, be smart, be diligent and be safe out there!
MAKE it a GREAT Day!
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