Realtor safety isn't optional—it's essential.

In this episode, we sit down with a special guest (and Alyssa's husband), Tanner Jenkins, a law enforcement officer, to talk about real-world safety strategies every agent needs to take seriously.

From meeting strangers and hosting open houses to showing vacant homes alone, real estate can put you in vulnerable situations more often than you realize. And the biggest mistake? Thinking it could never happen to you.

Tanner shares practical, no-nonsense advice on how to protect yourself, including how to screen clients, what safety tools actually work, and how to shift your mindset from reactive to prepared.

We also share real stories—times we trusted our gut, times we didn't, and what we've changed in our businesses because of it.

If you've ever felt uneasy going to a showing, this episode will give you the tools (and confidence) to take your safety seriously.

Here's what we cover in this episode:

-Why "it won't happen to me" is the most dangerous mindset  
-How to properly screen new clients before meeting them  
-Why pre-approval letters are about safety—not just financing  
-How to verify phone numbers, names, and identities  
-The importance of trusting your gut (always)  
-What to do if you feel unsafe during a showing  
-Why you should never let someone move you to another location  
-Open house safety tips every agent should follow  
-Should you host open houses alone? (Spoiler: no)  
-How to use your phone, calendar, and location sharing for safety  
-What self-defense training actually helps in real life  
-The truth about pepper spray, alarms, and personal safety devices  
-What to know about carrying a firearm or other protection  
-Why mindset matters more than anything else  
-Real stories from agents who trusted their instincts—and got out safely  

Resources & Mentions:

-Forewarn App (agent safety screening tool)  
-Local sex offender databases (public record searches)  

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