317: Realtor Safety Month: Scams, Showings, and Survival

Ever felt a little uneasy walking into a showing alone? This one’s for y’all.

It’s Realtor Safety Month, and we’re not here to give you a snoozy lecture; we’re telling REAL stories from our time in the field, including a downright chilling personal experience that’s forever changed how we approach safety. 

In this episode, we’re getting honest about the scary stuff: being targeted by strangers, unsettling showings, and the sneaky ways scammers are taking advantage of Realtors and clients. It’s not about fear; it’s about awareness and professionalism. Because safety isn’t a luxury in this job. It’s a necessity.

We cover the 7 reasons why being a Realtor is more dangerous than people realize and the 7 most common real estate scams going around RIGHT NOW. You’ll also walk away with a practical safety checklist to implement today—whether you’re doing a solo open house or meeting a new client for the first time.

You’ll hear:

• Katy’s personal safety scare and why she NEVER parks in driveways anymore

• Why showing up early to a listing isn’t always the safest choice

• The real story behind that too-good-to-be-true moving company

• The $446 million scam that’s hitting buyers where it hurts most

• How to protect yourself (and your clients!) from wire fraud and fake listings

• What scammers are doing with AI and your social media content

• A safety checklist every Realtor should be using

Y’all, this is one of those episodes we hope you never need, but one you can’t afford to miss. Stay alert. Stay smart. Stay safe.

 

 

💬 Key Quotes/Takeaways

1. “You don’t need to be scared, but you do need to be prepared.” — Katy

2. “Realtor safety isn’t about fear—it’s about boundaries and professionalism.” — Alissa

3. “Scammers are getting smarter. AI makes it easier than ever for someone to pretend to be you.” — Katy

4. “If something feels off, leave. Don’t be polite. Just go.” — Alissa

5. “The job looks glamorous, but there are real risks people don’t talk about.” — Katy

Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned:

• SafeShowings App

• Forewarn App

• Like360 App

• The Close article on 7 Real Estate Scams

• Episode #190 on wire fraud

• Episodes #6 & 7 with Carl Carter

• Safety Episode #161 with Tanner (Alissa's husband & Law Enforcement Officer)

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Music:

Straight A’s by Conner Price

The Good Life by Summer Kennedy