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Member Meeting | Safety8:30-10:00 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9
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Welcome!
Randy CoxGreater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS Board President
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Welcome,Affiliate Members!
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Welcome,New Members!
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Public Relations Committee
Mairead GarveyColdwell Banker - HPW
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Professional StandardsCase Studies
Pat SerkedakisColdwell Banker - HPW
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Fix-A-Home
Anne HooleFathom Realty NC, LLC
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Making A Difference In Our Community,
One Home At a Time!
Fix-A-Home is an annual community service project undertaken by GCHAR which targets homeowners in our
market who take pride in homeownership but are physically and/or financially unable to make repairs or perform maintenance on their homes at this time. One
home is chosen each year to receive repairs and upgrades that are made by GCHAR volunteers, partnering vendors
and tradesmen.
2015 Committee Members• Anne Hoole-Fathom Realty CHAIR
• Jackie Tanner- AllenTate
• Frank Glenn- Carolina Home Mortgage
• Caroline Shillitto- emma delon
• Linda Martin- CB Advantage
• Jennifer Harms- Dwell Real Estate
• Chris Guffey-Fathom Realty
• Christine Barnett- Phil Crisp Insurance Agency
We would love to have you involved!
You can help Make A Difference in our Community and we NEED your help!
• Volunteer—last year we had 54 volunteers
• Donate– Become a SPONSOR! Every $$ helps the Project– Donate items for our upcoming Silent Auction
• Participate– Help us make connections with vendors and sponsors– Help us with our Fundraising Event: Silent Auction & Food
Truck Rodeo to be held May 30th.– Come out for the Volunteer Work Days at the end of
September– Spread the word!
GCHAR Social Commitee
Chanel Hart D’AprixColdwell Banker - HPW
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RPAC
Brett BushnellTri Local Realty LLC
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Member Meeting topic:Safety
Angie SeagleDamsel in Defense
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SAFETY BEFORE SALES
INTRODUCTION
• Crimes being committed against real estate agents
throughout the country are increasing everyday. It
is extremely important all precautions are taken to
insure your safety while on the job.
• The following safety tips have been compiled
thanks to the National Association of Realtors and
the City of Raleigh Police Department.
IDENTIFY YOUR CLIENT
• Google client’s name
• FamilyWatchDog.com
(free sexual predator search)
FIRST MEETING WITH YOUR CLIENT
• Meet at office
• Fill out Customer Identification Form
• Photocopy driver’s license
• Vehicle ID and tag #
• Introduce client to people in your office
SAFETY IN THE OFFICE
• Update your personal info
• Leave itinerary with office
• Have a safety plan in place
• Code Words
• Red File, Green File, Yellow File
SAFETY IN YOUR VEHICLE
• Lock purse and any valuables in your trunk
• Always take your own car
• Never put your home address in your GPS
• Do not park in driveway
SAFETY IN YOUR VEHICLE (CONT.)
• Lock your car as soon as you get in it
• Get in your car and leave immediately
• Do not dial, text, or take notes while driving
STAY SAFE WHILE SHOWING
PROPERTIES
• Show properties during daylight hours only
• Keep your keys & cell phone with you at all times
• Trust your instincts
• Have your excuse ready
• Check out potential dangers ahead of time
STAY SAFE WHILE SHOWING
PROPERTIES (CONT.)
• Pause as you enter property
• Plan escape route
• Never use the “V” word
• Make sure your client is aware you’re giving your
office this info
• If property you are showing makes you feel
uncomfortable, take another person with you
STAY SAFE WHILE SHOWING
PROPERTIES (CONT.)
• Always allow the client to proceed ahead of you
while showing the property
• Keep a personal alarm, pepper spray, etc. with you
at all times
SAFETY TIPS FOR SELLERS
• Lock up valuables & easy to pocket items
• Refer all inquiries to listing agent
• Do not to leave personal files, mail, or bills out in the
open
• Double check all locks upon their return and scout
for any missing items after a showing
OPEN HOUSE SAFETYONSITE AGENT SAFETY
• Have a lifeline when leaving property
• Don’t hold an open house alone
• Never host an open house you have not previewed
• All visitors should sign a guest card
• Keys & cell phone should always be in your
possession
• All exit doors should be unlocked
MARKETING SAFELY
• Use office contact info only on promotional
materials
• Do not give out personal info
• Dress professionally
• No glamour shots, please!
DRESSING FOR SAFETY
• What Not to Wear:
• Scarves
• Expensive jewelry
• Always Wear:
• Your company pin or ID Badge
• Comfortable shoes
• Cell phone, if possible
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS FOR REALTORS
• Pre-program emergency numbers in your phone
• Hold onto property keys
• Secure your lockbox codes
• Nothing personal
• Know thy neighbor
• Scam Alert!
• Choose flight over fight
• Carry pepper spray, personal alarm, kubaton, or stun gun
• Take a self defense class
HIGH TECH SAFETY
• Real Alert - www.realalertapp.com
• Predator Alert - www.virtual-handout.com
• B Safe - www.getbsafe.com
• Moby - www.mymoby.com
• Watch Over Me - www.watchoverme.com
• Circle of 6 - www.circleof6app.com
• My Force - www.myforce.com
• Jewelry Cuff Inc - www.cuff.io
While we at Damsel in Defense do not endorse any particular
app or item, we do encourage you to research the option of
high tech safety.
SELF DEFENSE PRODUCTS
SELF DEFENSE TIPS BY HARDEE MERRITT
Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts
(919) 489-8893
Announcements…
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Feb. 19 Lunch and Learn“Financing a Home with Little to No
Down Payment”
with Lori Eichel, Mortgage Consultant with Bank of North Carolina
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Feb. 26 Professional Standards Training
sponsored by Victorian Finance
with Mel Black
Member cost: $65(includes 4 hours of Elective Credit)
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2015 Continuing Education Line up
All classes held at Courtyard Marriott
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Mar. 11 New Homes Expoat the Friday Center
sponsored by the Homebuilders Association of Durham and Orange
Counties
Free for all REALTOR members
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Next Member MeetingMonday, April 13
Mark your calendars and register!
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Thank you,GCHAR members!
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