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Lets face it, your vehicle is
an important tool in your real estate business.
There are many good reasons for it. It's
important that it be well maintained, clean, and
ready to go to work each day. Many clients
will judge you by the car you own, it's no secret
that real estate professionals own some of the most
expensive vehicles on the road today.
From a safety perspective,
it's an important part of your business as well.
Just as important to getting you to a home for a
showing, your vehicle can get you out of trouble as
well. It could be used as your personal escape
module should you need to leave a home for your own
safety. It could also be a place for retreat
when under attack. Your cars alarm and your
horn can be invaluable in getting attention to
potential trouble.
Below is a list of
considerations for your vehicle that can help you
improve your safety daily:
Rule #1: Keep your car well
maintained!
Keep your car in tip top shape to improve
reliability. When you notice an issue, resolve
it before it begins to effect your safety. A
car that won't start, or has a flat tire will not be
of any value in an emergency.
Rule #2: Don't get blocked
in. If your car is
parked behind you in a driveway you have no escape
route. Let your client park first, or ensure
they can't park behind you.
Rule #3: Check out your car
before you get in.
It's a good practice to walk
around the back of your car when getting in,
performing a 360˚check.
Since you are many times working in residential
areas, this check will ensure there are not kids
playing around your car, providing an extra measure
of safety for you and the children. It also
reduces backing accidents. Take a second to
look in your back seat prior to getting in.
Don't assume your car is safe before entering.
Rule #4: Move your mobile
office.
Your car is
your mobile office, but organize your desk in a
public place. Get in
your car and drive away. Don't spend time
organizing your car, putting away papers, etc.
Many robberies and car-jackings occur when drivers
sit in their car after starting them. You are
safer moving to a visible public place where you can
stop and organize for your next appointment.
Rule #5: Keep your gas tank
filled. Keep
your gas tank filled. This is a great safety
benefit in bad weather, when idle time increases.
Running out of gas in a storm increases your risks.
Running out of gas during a critical moment may keep
you from escaping a potential hazard.
Rule #6: Install a
RealGuard Auto Alarm.
RealGuard Auto Alarms
are secured in your vehicle and provide a 135+
decibel alarm through its 15 watt speaker.
This alarm is sure to get noticed in an emergency.
It can be activated as a remote alarm when showing
homes and you are outside of your car.
| Safety Tip:
The RealGuard Auto Alarm Unit is
networked to the RealGuard Home Alarm Unit
installed in listed homes and is activated
by an agents Personal Alarm Unit.
These products create a sudden and impactful
event designed to drive an attacker away. |
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