Throwback Thursday #030 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Throwback Thursday #030 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
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Tech Tip Tuesday – #068 – Using RPR to Go On Location With Buyers
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Today’s Tip:
Today, we’re talking about how to use RPR on the go as you’re working with buyers.
Throwback Thursday #029 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Throwback Thursday #028 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Tech Tip Tuesday – #052 – Encore – Intro to MLS CMA’s
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Today’s Tip:
Today, we’re talking about how to create a CMA in the MLS.
SCAORCast – 09/26/16 – A Special Message from Marc Cunningham
Welcome to SCAORCast, your ultra-fast download of everything Sussex County Association of REALTORS®. Here’s what’s happening for this week. (Check our show notes at the bottom of this page for easy access to all of these links.)
This Week’s Show Notes & Links:
- Join Marc Cunningham on September 27th for “Systematizing for Success” and “Success is not an Accident” classes.
- Questions? Comments? Talk back to us and let us know. We’d love to hear from you. (And be sure to subscribe in iTunes, and never miss an episode again!)
Five *Bonus* Tips for REALTOR® Safety Month
As we continue with 2016 REALTOR® Safety Month, we have a few more tips to keep you safe when on the job.
We’ve talked before about many of the basics, like using a “buddy” when hosting open houses, taking extra precautions when showing properties and always having your cell phone accessible at all times.
Today, we’re going to give you a few tips that will help keep you safe when out in the community.
- Develop a code word or phrase. Actually, you might consider coming up with a couple of these, one to indicate a possibly dangerous situation and another to signal for immediate help. Make sure everyone in the office knows these phrases. When you call in, they will immediately recognize the situation and act accordingly.
- Use technology. There are many smartphone applications today that can help REALTORS®. Some of the more popular ones include bSafe and Real Alert. When you feel uneasy for any reason, keep your hands on your phone and you can make it ring with the push of a button. You can then call for help using your secret distress code.
- Proper identification. Before taking someone to see properties, make sure they visit your office and fill out an ID form. Also make a copy of their driver’s license for your files.
- Carry pepper spray. Better to be safe than sorry, and a can of pepper spray can go a long way in a dangerous situation. Just be sure to practice using it first so you know the correct way of doing so.
- Trust your instinct. We all have what we call “gut feelings” from time to time, and we should listen to them. If something doesn’t seem right to you, then make sure you either proceed with extreme caution or remove yourself from the situation entirely.
As always, we welcome your comments on this or any of our other online material.
Have a great day everyone!
Throwback Thursday #028 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Throwback Thursday #028 – Do You Recognize Any of These REALTORS®?
Tech Tip Tuesday – #034 – Intro to Auto Emails in the MLS
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Today’s Tip:
Today, we’re talking about how to refine auto-email properties in the MLS.
SCAORCast – 09/19/16 – Systematizing for Success with Marc Cunningham
Welcome to SCAORCast, your ultra-fast download of everything Sussex County Association of REALTORS®. Here’s what’s happening for this week. (Check our show notes at the bottom of this page for easy access to all of these links.)
This Week’s Show Notes & Links:
- Join Marc Cunningham on September 27th for “Systematizing for Success” class. Sign up here!
- Questions? Comments? Talk back to us and let us know. We’d love to hear from you. (And be sure to subscribe in iTunes, and never miss an episode again!)
Open House Safety Tips
In our continuing look at REALTOR® safety this September, today we’re going to focus on one of the most common situations for real estate agents – hosting an open house.
While it’s true that open houses are not utilized as much today as in decades past, they are still an effective tool for marketing your available properties. There are many considerations associated with hosting this type of event – some you know about….and perhaps some that you don’t.
As always, personal safety should be your top priority when out on the job. Let’s look at ways to stay safe during publicized open house events.
- When possible, use the buddy system. If someone from your office is available, bring them along for the day. Be sure to return the favor the next time your co-worker is having an open house event of their own.
- Check for a signal. Be sure to check for a signal on your cell phone before starting your open house. If the signal is weak or intermittent, make sure you’re close to a land line at all times – or use your buddy’s phone, if possible.
- Avoid rooms you can’t easily exit. These include attics, basements and small interior rooms that have a single way in and out – anywhere you can’t easily exit if need be.
- Let someone know before you go. Ask them to check up on you after a predetermined time, or to call the authorities if something in particular alarms them. It’s always good to let at least one other person know your location at all times.
- Always walk behind the guest. Never turn your back to someone at an open house, particularly if it’s someone you don’t know. Show him or her the home, but always walk behind the potential homebuyer to avoid any dangerous situations.
- Do a sweep before leaving. Don’t assume everyone has left the property at the end of the event. Check the rooms and yard before locking up.
By taking a few precautions, you can greatly reduce any risk to your personal safety while hosting an open house. Remember: Safety starts by being prepared in advance.
