Typically, working in real estate is not dangerous. However, in the absence of the right safeguards or awareness, agent safety becomes a serious worry. A predator may target an unwary real estate salesperson at certain periods, such as the start or end of an open house, when traveling to or from a client's location, or when entering a property in an unfamiliar region.
Fortunately, security technology has risen to the challenge of safeguarding real estate agents with intelligent apps, gadgets, and even cutting-edge doorstoppers. This personal safety technology is essential for the security of not only you but also of customers and property owners.
The top real estate agent safety technology products available right now are listed below:
Safe Agent Real
An app is not all that Real Safe Agent is. They refer to themselves as a "crime prevention system" since they are able to detect criminal conduct before it occurs rather than after it has already been committed. To access the technology that foresees intentions, pinpoints means and warns you of potential crime scenes, just log in with your Apple or Google Account. Real Safe Agent will issue alarms based on behavioral criminology in circumstances where there is a high likelihood of predatory behavior.
Realtors using Real Safe Agent have the option of creating a virtual network of friends, family, and coworkers who will be requested to respond to requests and alarms as needed. The software is completely connected to the 911 system in case the worst happens.
Lock Proper
When you're in a dangerous position, you can prop doors open using the novel physical tool known as a prop lock. In essence, it prevents someone from locking doors behind you or putting you in a small space. The metals utilized in the Prop Lock are resistant to pressure and cleaning agents, and the prominent additional coloring deters potential predators.
Alert V
Protection of your personal safety is now easier than ever thanks to this wearable button. The V alert can be carried invisibly in your backpack or purse or worn as a pendant or bracelet for fast access. Simply push the button, and your smartphone will send three selected contacts a personalized message along with their GPS location. Make it clear to the contacts that you need emergency assistance if they receive any warnings from the V alert before adding your primary contacts.
Safe Showings
When it comes to a real estate agent's safety, open houses are frequently the most dangerous activity. Real estate agents use Safe Showings to take a secure photo of the client's face that will be preserved and stored in their profile. In this manner, you may either prevent potentially harmful walk-ins or keep track of questionable bystanders in case they insist on visiting the open house.
If a customer reacts nervously or suspiciously, calmly express the obvious; for example, "The owner of the home would like us to record anyone entering the home" or "My real estate brokerage insists that I have a record of who comes by while I'm showing a property".
Use the app's timing function while hosting an open house. Agents can use the timer tool to estimate how long their open house will last. If the agent doesn't push the end-showing button within the allotted time, an automatic alarm will sound. Before notifying emergency contacts of the location, time, and pictures of the offender's face, the app gives users a 5-minute warning.
Virtual showings are a wonderful (and effective alternative) if you haven't yet switched back to in-person open houses. You'll be put on the proper track to get started with this Complete Guide to Virtual Open Houses.
People Wise
People Smart's primary goal is to keep real estate brokers secure throughout client engagements by doing background checks on potential clients. This application is very useful when you are working with web leads or cold email leads. Informing clients that a background check would be conducted on them will increase agent safety.
The simplest way to carefully record client information so you can simply revisit it later is in your CRM. Your AgentFire website connects to your preferred CRM to save data on web leads and other online contacts. Here is more information on our CRM integration.
Kindle Cloud Cam
One of the many contemporary home security systems available is Amazon Cloud Cam. This gadget stands out because it is portable and only records when movement is detected. The ability to stream and save recordings to linked devices. The Amazon security service Amazon Key, which manages access to homes while important parties are gone, was created with the Cloud Cam in mind. The Cam is an excellent tool to have around when working alone in a home (like when staging).
B Safe
This emergency management system raises the bar for emergency planning. The SOS alert in this program pairs with your mobile device and instantly sends emergency contacts or law enforcement your name, phone number, precise location, and, if compatible, live audio/video streaming. This two-way communication between you and the emergency contact is automatically captured and kept when the SOS button is hit in case it needs to be used as proof in the future.
Brokers can maintain track of their agents when they are out and about in risky situations thanks to precise mapping and location services.
A Quiet Beacon
Another version of a physical, portable alarm worn while traveling and connected to your mobile devices is Silent Beacon. This small, portable device features a microphone and a speaker that, when activated, begins recording. You can call emergency contacts, send a personalized text, or receive a push notification with just one click. The app also broadcasts your current GPS position. You have the choice to switch your alerts from calls to text messages.
Trust Mark
The most complete biometric data solution on the list is Trust Stamp. This service provides a variety of real estate solutions, such as identity verification, duplicate detection, and biometric capture. The program transforms "any camera-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer into a biometric capture device" (truststamp.ai). It is essential to make sure that each person has only one unique profile because when a photo of a possible or active client is taken, their bio-data is kept in order to prevent fake documents or false IDs. Whether the given data belongs to a real individual is seamlessly determined using proof-of-life and anti-spoofing technology. To prevent fraudsters from setting up multiple accounts, every photo is carefully examined and taken into account. The effectiveness of the fraud-prevention feature improves as your user base expands.
Apps For Calendar
Real estate agents are occasionally at risk when they are thought to be the aggressor. It's critical to remind your client in advance with a calendar invite that sends them an email and smartphone notification if they have a tendency to forget that you'll be stopping by the house while they are away or hosting a showing at a specific time.
In Summary...
Each high-risk situation that frequently arises in the field should have a consistent safety check or routine for every real estate salesperson. Open houses, home staging, transportation to and from listings, and listing appointments are examples of high-risk circumstances.
Being safe is preferable to being sorry.
There are several technological resources available to keep you secure while working. Simply decide which of the aforementioned techniques you can readily include into your daily life and resolve to use them regularly.