In this episode Rob and Beth discuss the issue of "creepers" or low-level sexual predators in the real estate industry. They highlight the importance of setting boundaries and not tolerating inappropriate behaviour, even if it might risk losing a potential client. They recommend the book "Creepology: Self-Defence for Your Social Life" by Anna Baldassari as a resource for dealing with such situations and Rob and Beth  emphasize real estate professionals, regardless of gender, have the right to feel safe and comfortable in their work environment. Link to AR Banks’ Creepology Contact UsWe ..read more

In this episode Rob and Beth discuss the concept of a "process predator" in the real estate industry, based on an article by Lee Goldstein and Dave Ledger. A process predator is an individual who learns from contacting multiple realtors, becoming more familiar with their routines and language, and developing a process to attack them. These predators are not opportunistic, but rather plan their attacks, often over weeks, months, or even years. They go through stages of initial focus, focusing behaviour, fantasy, and stage setting before executing their plan. Realtors need to be able to identi ..read more

There are misconceptions about self-defence tools… even dangers. And this applies to realtors in particular.    Carrying such tools, like pepper spray or knives, can escalate situations and potentially put the realtor in more danger. The real self-defence tools are situational, environmental, and self-awareness.    More than ever there’s a need for proper safety education and mindset. It’s about the before (preparation and prevention), rather than the after (reaction and response).  Leave a positive rating for this podcast with just one click Contact UsWebsiteFaceboo ..read more

Everything about it just felt like another real estate meeting. Kim Wiley had met a prospective client at an open house. She eventually went to the man’s home for an evaluation meeting both his wife and his kids. No red flags.   Eventually they’d gone out looking at possible investment properties twice. The third time they were looking through a home and were in the basement. Kim bent over to look at the expiry date sticker on the furnace… “and then he pulls me toward him…”    In this episode, how to recognize the hidden signs of danger, what you can do about them, and how to ha ..read more