Protecting Real Estate workers

The real estate, rental and leasing industries have seen an average of 77 work-related deaths a year from 2008 to 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

MOBILE WORKING SAFETY FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Realtors spend an inordinate amount of time by themselves in the field, whether during an Open House or showing properties to prospective clients. It is common to meet strangers alone in isolated locations. Often realtors are showing homes that have high value goods such as jewelry and technical goods which can lead to a risk of criminals posing as buyers to gain entry.

The real estate, rental and leasing industries have seen an average of 77 work-related deaths a year from 2008 to 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

“The need to stay connected in the case of attack, a car breakdown or any threatening environment is particularly elevated for real estate agents.”

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How Can Guardian MPS Help?.

GuardianMPS is a mobile security service that acts like your personal bodyguard by using the one device most often in your hand – a smartphone.

No matter what house is being shown in what area, you will have the peace of mind and confidence that you are safe with GuardianMPS. A 24/7 team is always on hand to ensure your personal safety.

How does it work?

  • Realtors can log in and out of their daily activities from a mobile device of their choice
  • If they have an overrun on an activity they will receive a call ensuring their safety 24/7
  • They have access to a Discreet Panic Alarm on their cell phone, connecting them immediately to a trained security professional.
  • The Central Station Monitoring operator can “Listen Live” to the environment while coordinating an emergency response know the user’s details and location even if they are unable to speak directly to the operator.
  • As with all Guardian MPS users, Real Estate Agents can control their own safety platform, setting when they want to be tracked and/or found all through the convenience of their cell phones.

GuardianMPS uses the one tool every real estate agent already has and uses all the times, a smartphone. No additional equipment is required to tie into the GuardianMPS Emergency Response Center, where trained professionals can assess a situation and immediately bring in local authorities when necessary. To read more about Guardian MPS’s mobile solutions click here.

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