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17 SAFETY TIPS FOR REALTORS

"How Realtors Can Use Security
Technology to Keep Safe"

1. Communicate the 3 W’s
-Who are you seeing?
-Where are you going?
-When will you be returning?

2. Stay in the Back
-Avoid walking in the front so you can avoid be hit in the head.

3. Be on Guard for requests for a 2nd trip without a spouse
-This should be a Red Flag.

4. Follow Your Instincts about People.
-You're usually right.

5. Know Where all the Exits Are so you can Escape.

6. Ladies – Don’t use glamour shots for your business cards or advertising.
-When criminals were convicted Police have found the ad of the victim circled.

7. Ask for a driver’s license or ID and take a picture of it.
-Make it an office procedure.

8. Awareness is Key to Prevention! Use the camera on your phone to Take a picture of the person you are meeting’s vehicle including the license plate.
-Make it an office procedure.

9. Use the Camera on Your Phone as a Hidden Camera with Recording.
-Check out this
Spy Cam App

10. Use a Nanny Cam at Open Houses
-Record all visitors that enter the main door
-Advertise you are using video surveillance to create awareness
-You can purchase signs from Reed Security ($10/ea for 11” x 11”)
-You can even wear hidden cameras
-Check out these
Hidden Cameras with Recording

11. Keep Your Phone Nearby and make sure it’s charged

12. Have a Distress Code and make sure you practice using it
eg: I need the Red File for 123 Street. This will let your contacts know you need help and where you are.

13. Even Better – Use Guardly Personal Safety Service App.
-One touch on your phone calls 911 and lets your contacts know you need help.
-Displays exact location using online Map function.
-Only a few dollars a month.
-Check out the
Guardly App out now.
-
www.guardly.com

14. Limit Personal Info. about yourself.

15. Ask A Lot of Questions

16. Take a basic self defense course
–You can go at lunch time or through your Community Association

17. Caution about alarm system keypad panic buttons – they may not work!
-Alarm systems require active phone lines that may not be hooked up.

 

If you would like more information on any Reed Security Product or Service please call 306.653.3200 or visit www.reedsecurity.com

REED SECURITY SUPPORTS HOSPITAL HOME LOTTERY

Local companies support local causes and when the opportunity came to support the Hospital Home Lottery Reed Security stepped up to the plate. This years $1.4 Million dollar grand prize showhome is Protected by Reed Security and features a Simon XTi interactive security system.

Door sensors provide primary protection and motion sensors provide secondary protection with our layered security design. A loud 85 decibel siren lets unwanted visitors know it's time to leave an limits losses. Reed Security's 24/7 Rapid Response Monitoring Operators watch over the property and notify the proper authorities in the event of an alarm. The touch screen keypad is easy-to-use and has emergency buttons that can alert the Police and Fire Department immediately during an emergency. The touchscreen displays weather forecasts and can provide severe weather alerts.

Please buy your ticket today and support a great cause. The lottery showhome is located at 9-602 Cartwright Street, The Willows.

 

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LOCATIONS

SASKATOON SECURITY
Reed Security Group (HEADQUARTERS)
14-1724 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9
Ph: 306.653.3200
1.844.384.SAFE (7233)

Sure Innovations
1701 Saskatchewan Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1P7
Ph: 306.974.0888

Nine Yards Technologies Inc.
Ph: 306.341.2477

 

REGINA SECURITY
ViboPulse Services
Ph: 306.206.0700

WINNIPEG SECURITY
Guardian Advanced Solutions
Ph: 204.250.7510 or 204.878.0061

PRINCE ALBERT SECURITY
Thor Security Ltd.
1-243 South Industrial Drive
Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L9
Ph: 306.922.7200

 

NIAGARA REGION SECURITY
Alltech Smart Security
Ph: 289.990.3234

KAWARTHA LAKES REGION SECURITY
Dot Communications
232 Kent St W Unit 4
Lindsay, ON K9V 6A4
Ph: 1.833.368.2666

GREATER TORONTO AREA SECURITY
Link Secure Canada Inc.
15 Victoria Crescent
Brampton, ON L6T 1E2
Ph: 647.262.7460

 

CALGARY SECURITY
Oxford Security Systems
#501, 2903 Kingsview Blvd SE
Airdrie, AB T4A 0C4
Ph: 587.393.2800

EDMONTON SECURITY
Digitech Security Systems
Ph: 780.444.4449