Safe Realty

Send a textThis is it. The final episode of Safe Realty. Yes, I mean it. :) Listen to this short episode as to why I am signing off. You may use voice recognition software to find my new podcast - one that is fun and happy. I hope this podcast on Realtor® / real estate safety has provided some value to you. It will stay up on your favourite platform to listen and to share. Be well. Be safe everyone. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this week's episode of Safe Realty, I discuss how we as, lone workers, encounter issues with working alone in an office, walking to our car in the dark, and meeting unsavoury people in our office spaces. Those are the topcis we tackle on today's episode. We can work safely at the office and find our way home every night. In this episode of Safe Realty, you will learn:how to reach your car safely in the dark, in a bad area, or when you are alonehow to give the appearance of not being alone and work in your office feeling confidentprotecting your valuables from theftextra tips and tricks to ensure your safetyLinks to previous episodes of Safe Realty mentioned on today's show: Safety Technology: Apps & Gadgets - Not Just for Real Estate SafetyOpen House Safety - Part 1Showing Homes: How Real Estate Agents Can Protect Themselves Part IShowing Homes: The Next Step. How Real Estate Agents Can Protect Themselves: Part IIGet 10% off your purchase of Invisawear! This unbelievable technology… Jewellery meets technology. Take the link and get yourself something cute to wear whether it be a bracelet or a pendant.   If you ever find yourself in trouble, you can double click the back and get help sent to you. There are a ton of other values and features that the company offers such as self-defence classes and and walking you to your car at night. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this week's episode of Safe Realty, the real estate safety podcast, I discuss tools you can use to be safe when attending a conference. My listeners are always looking for ways to keep themselves and their fellow Realtor® colleagues  safe at the office, safe at home showings, and safe at a real estate conference. I also share a personal story where I was given a drugged drink while out of town for a real estate conference in Las Vegas.  What you will learn in this episode:how to watch for red flagshow to keep your drinks safehow to protect your personal informationBe safe everyone!Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn today's episode we take a break from the summer heat to do a quick re-cap of  four of the top takeaways from the last 17 episodes.If you only have a few minutes between showing homes or downtime at your open house, this is the episode for you.We will talk about:not rushing into a feigned real estate "emergency"intuitionopen house top tipsuseful safety apps and gadgetsA quick summer safety tips for agents you can listen to anywhere, anytime. Also check out the link below for 10% off your first purchase of invisawear.Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textDid you ever report a crime to the police to have them say there is nothing they can do about it?Or have your reported something you were not sure was a crime and to have then thank you for reporting. They have created an information only file.In this week's episode of Safe Realty, I discuss:Two local criminal harassment (stalking) cases that the police would not investigateWhat steps can be taken to gather evidenceHow to get the police to be accountable and investigate your complaint, so you feel safeIf you have felt like:You've been harassedNo one took you seriouslyThe police told you there was nothing they could do, but you felt differentlyThen tune in to today's episode.Your voice is important. Listen to learn how to help yourself and to work with the police for best results. Get 10% off your purchase of Invisawear! This unbelievable technology… Jewellery meets technology. Take the link and get yourself something cute to wear whether it be a bracelet or a pendant.   If you ever find yourself in trouble, you can double click the back and get help sent to you. There are a ton of other values and features that the company offers such as self-defence classes and and walking you to your car at night. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this episode of Safe Realty, we introduce a various of safety technologies and apps and gadgets,  that can be beneficial not only for real estate agents but for anyone concerned about personal safety. The conversation covers the functionalities of popular safety apps like Life360 and MyEforce, as well as innovative wearable technology such as Invisawear.I even made an SOS call to Eforce by accident but share how effective the response was. I don't think the dispatcher was impressed. Check out the discount below for listeners of Safe Realty. Life 360 My-eforceInvisawear USAINVISAWEAR DISCOUNT CODEInvisawear CanadaMy favourite body alarmSuggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this week's episode of Safe Realty, I talk about old school cold call and door knocking in real estate. As real estate agents, we employ a variety of marketing tools to grow our business. Most of us use online resources such as social media or Youtube videos to reach new clients.Today we will talk about how to safety approach door knocking:who knows where you are goinghave a reason to be speaking with the owners, outside of selling them somethinghow to deal with upset homeowners or tenantsEven the best plans can have pitfalls, so let's be prepared for the unexpected. Grow your business how you feel best suits your personality, goals, and strengths. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this week's episode of Safe Realty, I go further into open house safety as it pertains to the world of real estate. Remember the movie Home Alone, when the bad guys are casing a beautiful house just before a family goes away at the holidays, only to break into the home and steal all high end goods? This is what bad guys do at realtors® open houses, and not just here on Vancouver Island. We will talk about: how casing and distraction crime occurs at a real estate agent's open house how to prevent distraction crime  how to recognize casing how best to prepare your sellers in order to protect their homes for sale.Listen while you prepare your open house or while showing opens. Share this episode with another real estate agent who you know is out doing business right now!Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textHow do we manage an open house safely? Outside plates of cookies and take home keychains, we need to ensure we run our open houses with a feeling of ease.Today I share my top tips and best business practices for your real estate needs at an open house.  From partnering with your sellers, to enlisting neighbours involvement, and bringing along big shoes.I look forward to our conversation today as you will get a ton of value. But I bet you have a tip to share on how you run an open house in your real estate practice... if so please share it with me and the rest of the realtor® community. Next time we will delve further into Open House Safety talking about casing, theft, and the distraction technique.Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this episode of the Safe Realty Podcast, I am  joined by my husband, James Cutler, a retired police officer, to discuss his take on the highest risk situations.You know when we go for a run, or show a remote property to a sketchy client, or find ourselves alone in a parkade at night with a stranger? What would you do if that person attacked you and the fight for your life was on?  Today James gets honest and shares a harrowing personal story from his policing career that highlights the critical nature of decision-making in dangerous encounters. The conversation emphasizes the need for mental preparedness, the empowerment that comes from believing in one's ability to survive, and practical techniques for self-defense that anyone can use in a crisis.We discuss violence and worst case scenarios, so please take care while listening today.Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this weeks' episode of Safe Realty, I discuss the difference of men and women in relation to how they view their own safety. Do you think men perceive the same risk to their safety as women? Join me today as we have a short conversation about gender differences in safety, and specifically real estate safety. You will also hear an alarming story where three male clients hid behind me during a showing. Tune in today to hear that real estate showing story. Be safe everyone!NAR Safety ResourcesGender and Crime StatsSuggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this episode, I discuss the importance of self-defense, what we now call self-protection and that it can mean something different to everyone.I emphasize the need to listen to your intuition, your spidey senses, and to fight back when necessary. We all didn't grow up knowing how to win a street fight, but guess what?! You don't need that to protect yourself.  I will share some personal experiences that made me realize it was okay to stick up for myself. You will learn how to create a scene and make noise to deter potential attackers. The conversation aims to empower listeners to take their safety seriously and equip them with practical tools for self-protection.Let's prevent true crime.Take care when listening to this episode as we do discuss violence and assault. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textMeet Staff Sergeant Cathy Hill and Sergeant Heather Partridge of the Vancouver Police Department Women's Personal Safety Team. These two badass officers instruct hundreds of women on personal protection, self-defense, and how to set boundaries that help keep them safer.Join us today as we discuss the top tips for women's personal safety. Whether you are a real estate agent, or a person who wants to be safer in the world, this episode if for you! Share with a person you care about!We talk about true crime prevention. This is it.VPD Women's Personal Safety Team: https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/womens-personal-safety-team/On IG at VPDWPST:https://www.instagram.com/vpdwpst/Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textBeing trapped with intoxicated clients is not ideal. One agent disclosed a close encounter during a meeting he will never forget. In this episode of the Safe Realty Podcast, I discuss three essential safety tips for real estate agents during property showings. We take it one step further from last week as we enter the home or property and work through the situations that arise.The episode also highlights the significance of strategic communication, such as 'little white lies,' to navigate uncomfortable scenarios.Real estate agents, listen while you drive to your next client meeting or home showing today.Join next week where we talk to two self-defense experts who specialize in training women to protect themselves.Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textA local female Realtor® met a potential client at a semi-secluded property for a home showing. This client made an eerie confession to her, causing her to fear for her safety and involve the police.  Today on Safe Realty we will talk all about home showing safety for real estate agents.  I will share 3 things every real estate agent must consider before showing a home.  If you are concerned that you are heading to a secluded home with a new client, don't worry. Listen to this episode on the way to your next showing. By the time you arrive you will have the tools you need to feel confident walking into that home viewing.This is part 1 of 2 or 3.   There are so many questions that arise from showing homes safely, I may make this a 3 part series.Miss the episode on vetting and how to turn a strangers into a client? Listen to this episode next . Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this episode, I speak with Carolyn, a friend and seasoned 911 dispatcher. In fact, she was my emergency dispatcher at one point. Full circle moment. What happens when you are with a client, as a real estate agent, and find yourself in dangerous situation, but unable to speak. How do you tell the 911 operator how to help you? Find out today.As a real estate agent in an emergency, what do we do? When do we call 911? And if we call 911 what happens next?  We also talk about what constitutes an emergency (not your dinner reservations that are cancelled), how to handle accidental calls, and the technology used in dispatching. Carolyn shares humorous anecdotes from her years of experience, emphasizing the human side of dispatching and the need for patience and kindness during emergencies.Do not order pizza as a means of a 'code' for an emergency.Carolyn says, "when in doubt, phone."  Be kind, be patient, be clear! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this episode, I’m sharing simple strategies on how to vet your clients.  How it takes only 5 minutes of your time to learn who you are about to meet - could be someone just released from prison... yes, there is a story in here about that.You will hear about how a police agent was able to get away with drug smuggling for years because authorities missed this one simple step.You will learn how to use online google sources to query your new client. You will learn what types of questions to ask a new real estate client. You will learn that, like in love, some people are just not meant to be together. Links mentioned in the show:Canadian Legal InstituteCSO - Justice BCCanadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)US Criminal Records & Traffic QueriesUK Criminal RecordsSuggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textIn this episode of Safe Realty, we discuss online safety and cybersecurity with Brandon Laur from The White Hatter.  Join us as we explore essential topics such as password management, the risks of AI in scams, the importance of email security, and the need for account separation for professionals. Brandon shares practical tips for real estate agents and other professionals to protect themselves from cyber threats, emphasizing the significance of digital literacy and critical thinking in today's online environment.This is an eye opening episode that will have you questioning your knowledge of on-line security.Check out all the links below to connect with Brandon Laur and his team at The White Hatter. The White HatterYouTubeFacebookInstagramSuggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textRoger the stalker'ish.In this episode, I’m sharing a story about "Roger" - a client who became mildly obsessed with me during our interactions of me helping him buy a new home.You’ll learn from my mistakes, how to set boundaries, and  how to make sure you know who you are going to meet, before you meet them in an isolated placed.Let me tell you I won't make the same mistakes again and am thankful I was able to see the red flags of his behaviour before any danger befell me. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textStranger, stranger, stranger!!!In this episode, I’m asking why we teach our kids stranger danger but we, as adults and agents, disregard our own advice.  You’ll also learn that real estate emergencies are not a real thing & that we can address pressure from potential clients by slowing it down. Haha It's true.  Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textCreepr alert! In this episode, I’m sharing that, after a creeper was following a few agents at their open houses, we started talking about ways to keep Realtors®  safer. I mean creeper. Standing around and staring - nervous and no purpose. You’ll learn how we are going to work together to learn safe business practices through my 18 years experience as a police investigator, other agents' stories, and experts in the field.Today is a quick one - introducing the topic of Realtor®safety and letting you know why I bother with this topic. I've felt more vulnerable as a Realtor® than I ever did as a police officer!  Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.

Send a textWelcome to Safe Realty!Join Shannon Cutler, a former police investigator, now real estate agent, as she goes behind the scenes into the dark side of real estate - where the danger lies.She will also educates realtors on how to handle their own security in vulnerable situations.  Soon after starting real estate two agents in the office disclosed they were being followed by the same man at their open houses. They didn’t know how to handle the situation.  Another local agent had to call the police after encountering an irate tenant during a showing. Most recently, an agent in Ontario was murdered during the showing of a rural property.   These are just a few stories, of the many, that come up on a regular basis.  All of that preempted the start of talking about all things realtor® safety. Since 2018 Shannon has trained hundreds of Realtors® in real estate safety.  Now it is your turn to join us.We will jump in head first in this weekly podcast, sharing alarming stories from around the globe, tips for best safe business practices, and expert advice with special guests. True-crime prevention at its best. Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe. Connect with Shannon here: Watch the podcast on YouTubeFollow Shannon on InstagramFollow Shannon on LinkedInShare your stories on our Facebook Group Email Shannon at [email protected] INVISAWEAR SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 10% DISCOUNTListen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.