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Rainmaker
1,772,017
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

contraceptive? no need, I am in a long term relationship. Not interested in fooling around on the job

Feb 13, 2015 08:01 AM
Rainmaker
4,273,331
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

We lost an male agent in Washington about six years ago. At the time we were told by police that attacks on women end up in sexual assaults. With attacks on males usually end up in serious injuries or death. Not a good choice either way!  

Feb 13, 2015 12:41 PM
Rainer
12,231
Vanessa Griffin
Griffin Real Estate Group - Tyler, TX

Yes! Always! .45 in my console, and a .380 that can easily fit in my waisteband.  My agents and I also use "Find My Friends" App and keep each other in the loop as far as who and where we are meeting.  

Feb 13, 2015 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

At this time I don't, but I plan to get a concealed carry permit in the future.  In the meantime I think I will purchase pepper spray!

Feb 14, 2015 02:22 AM
Rainer
57,068
Bryan Tobiason
Keller Williams Partners, Inc. - Gardner, KS

Yes I do... and I recommend everyone learn self defense tactics and carry a firearm or other weapon. With the right training you can not only protect yourself, but others too. I carry a concealed firearm not only on showings but 92.3% of the time. 

Feb 14, 2015 01:16 AM
Rainmaker
1,547,547
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Perhaps the best protection out there is not doing the Open House alone and being in contact with others that know where you are and use the cell phone to check in with your office more than once. Having some of the neighbors over for l-o-n-g visits is also fun and the time just vanishes. The key is that there is greater safety in numbers.

Feb 13, 2015 05:34 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,346
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Some very cute answers mixed in mix.  Got a chuckle from Noah Seidenberg .

Feb 13, 2015 02:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,322,035
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Hank Dugie never thought of nor do I think I'll need it. I usually show homes to only people who I know.

Feb 13, 2015 02:22 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,473
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Almost every time!  I am proficient at everything I carry and they are close at hand.

Feb 13, 2015 12:50 PM
Rainer
11,638
Christine Poirier
Real Estate Market Place - Greenville, SC
Greenville's most Helpful Real Estate Agent

No and I'm not sure I should.  Afraid the perp would be able to get it from me and shoot me.  I'm thinking of pepperspray would be better.  Does anyone have any ideas on this

Feb 13, 2015 12:31 PM
Rainer
15,166
Sharon Shepherd
Century 21 Olde Tyme - Norco, CA
Realtor, Norco/Riverside, WCR, Relocation, ePRO

Yes, if I am showing vacant homes to someone I don't know or feel uncomfortable about, I am armed.  Also if I am sitting an vacant open house, I carry.  I am a decent shot and have had small arms training, I must as far as I am concerned.  My 10 and 12 year old grand daughters know how to handle a gun and are very very accurate with it.  I was raised around guns and taught how to defend myself.  I may not win at my age, but my attacker will know he has been in a fight.

Feb 13, 2015 10:56 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,372
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

You bet, pepper spray and a 9. Listing and selling REO is not always for the faint of heart or those wanting a safe envoronment every day, 

Feb 13, 2015 08:39 AM
Rainer
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Frank Cash
Frank Cash, Realtor (Sole Proprietor) - Kamuela, HI
RB, ABR, Ecobroker

Only when I was in Highschool, Trojans...in the wallet    why?

Feb 13, 2015 06:52 AM
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6,692,156
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, I do.

Oct 17, 2019 09:39 PM
Rainer
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Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

I don't show homes.

Jun 23, 2018 10:23 PM
Rainmaker
630,351
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

No.

Feb 09, 2018 07:35 PM
Rainer
62,704
Hank Dugie
Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX
Mr. League City

William Johnson Sharon Shepherd Robert Smith Nina Hollander Bill Dandridge I agree it's more about having a good process than anything else. Thank you for the comments! Happy Monday!

Feb 15, 2015 09:18 PM
Rainer
62,704
Hank Dugie
Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX
Mr. League City

Frank Cash Noah Seidenberg Sham Reddy Andrew Mooers I should have known someone would think the "other" kind of protection, lol. Thanks for the comments, y'all. Happy Monday!

Feb 15, 2015 09:16 PM
Rainmaker
316,098
Robert Smith
Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI
SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

Yes, but more worried about dogs than people. Good processes weed out the bad guys most of the time. Fax of a pre-approval/checking nmls #/talking with agent.  They should have complete personal info.  Long gone are days of jumping in a car to meet a 'buyer'.  I discourage open houses but if necessary I always have another guy with me.

Feb 14, 2015 12:25 AM
Rainmaker
5,316,424
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Really not... but then I don't show homes to anyone I don't know, so it's never been an issue for me.

Feb 13, 2015 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I don't carry him. He is able to walk all by himself. I have not ask what may be beneath that sport jacket.

Feb 13, 2015 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
2,289,509
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

I like this thread and Noah Seidenberg and Frank Cash 's comments. No funny business, mixing business with pleasure. Dipping the pen in company ink. The only protection is blank purchase and sale agreements on hand to fill out on the fly, or listing forms when your computer is not there to generate them in the willy wags. Live in the 4th lowest crime state. What is a locked door and strangers don't stay that way beyond a few hours.

Feb 13, 2015 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
920,560
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Really funny answer....the contraceptive!!!!

Feb 13, 2015 07:59 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,346
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

No I do not.  I be nervous and probably hurt myself.

Feb 13, 2015 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,918
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I don't carry a gun, if that's what you mean. Pepper spray or stun gun is a bit safer for the agent.

Feb 13, 2015 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
8,155,546
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is difficult to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon in many areas.

I did carry when I was doing VA appraisals years ago in Virginia.

Feb 13, 2015 10:06 AM
Rainmaker
485,692
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

Just my wits...

Feb 13, 2015 09:42 AM
Rainer
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Frank Cash
Frank Cash, Realtor (Sole Proprietor) - Kamuela, HI
RB, ABR, Ecobroker

oh, that kind of protection...  I carry pepper spray.  and a bat in the trunk Thats the only thing legal to carry in Hawaii

Feb 13, 2015 06:54 AM