Listing Presentation Surprise

NY RE Broker · #**1 Listing Presentation Surprise** 04-09-2008, 01:47 PM

OK Ladies, this ones for you.

This notice was posted on our MLS this morning:

Quote:

All Agents:
Posted April 08, 2008

An unfortunate incident was reported to WPMLS by a Participant this morning. A property owner in the Yonkers area scheduled an appointment with a Participant to visit his home for a pre-listing evaluation. Upon arriving at the home the Participant found a note on the door advising the agent that the homeowner was in the shower and she should let herself in. The agent did not enter the property but continued to knock on the door. The property owner asked her to enter the property and, upon entering, the homeowner acted provocatively and in an inappropriate fashion. Agents should exercise caution in scheduling appointments with individuals they have not previously met. Click here for information about Realtor safety tips from realtor.org

Micheal Pannell Realtor · 04-09-2008, 02:04 PM

Dang, I would have to whip him. No naked men for me

safetyandsecuritysource.c · 07:19 PM

I noticed that the title refered to the fact that this post is a warning for the ladies, please know that male agents can be victimized as well. I am a real estate safety trainer and these stories get my attention. I have heard of men and women getting robbed and/or assaulted while in this field. Both have valuables, so it isn't always about a sexual assault. There are steps to take to prevent these crimes. I commend the agent in this story for AT FIRST listening to her instinct and refusing to go in. So often, in the interest of being polite, we ignore that voice. If it feels wrong, it is wrong. Your number one safety tool is to, "trust your gut." Always leave valuables (purses, pda's, laptops, etc.) at home or in the car, they make you more vunerable and crime is about opportunity. If you have a safety device, it should be accessible, that includes cell phones (with 911 pre-programmed) and any safety product; pepper spray, etc. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times. If you don't come back home or to the office, they need to know where to send help. If you carry a product (spray or alarm), make sure it is the right formula and test it regularly, especially before you need it.

NY RE Broker · 04-10-2008, 07:32 AM

Thanks for the input S&SS

We look forward to hearing more from you.

Joe Cline Austin · 04-15-2008, 05:31 PM

She should have manned up and got the listing and then worried about the heebie jeebies later.

Joe

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