Safe Realty
Shannon Cutler
Join your host Shannon Cutler, a former police officer with 18 years of investigative experience, now a real estate agent, as she educates realtors on how to handle their own security in vulnerable situations.
Welcome to Safe Realty! It’s a place where we take the opposing side of true crime - we call it true crime prevention.
Soon after starting real estate two agents in the office disclosed they were being followed by the same man at their open houses. They didn’t know how to handle the situation. Another local agent had to call the police after encountering an irate tenant during a showing. Most recently, an agent in Ontario was murdered during the showing of a rural property. These are just a few stories, of the many, that come up on a regular basis. All of that preempted the start of talking about all things realtor® safety.
Since 2018 Shannon has trained hundreds of Realtors® in real estate safety. Now it is your turn to join her.
We will jump in head first in this weekly podcast, sharing alarming stories from around the globe, tips for best safe business practices, and expert advice with special guests.
True-crime prevention at its best.
Be safe everyone.
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03/05/25 • 24 min
Being trapped with intoxicated clients is not ideal. One agent disclosed a close encounter during a meeting he will never forget.
In this episode of the Safe Realty Podcast, I discuss three essential safety tips for real estate agents during property showings. We take it one step further from last week as we enter the home or property and work through the situations that arise.
The episode also highlights the significance of strategic communication, such as 'little white lies,' to navigate uncomfortable scenarios.
Real estate agents, listen while you drive to your next client meeting or home showing today.
Join next week where we talk to two self-defense experts who specialize in training women to protect themselves.
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02/25/25 • 24 min
A local female Realtor® met a potential client at a semi-secluded property for a home showing. This client made an eerie confession to her, causing her to fear for her safety and involve the police.
Today on Safe Realty we will talk all about home showing safety for real estate agents. I will share 3 things every real estate agent must consider before showing a home.
If you are concerned that you are heading to a secluded home with a new client, don't worry. Listen to this episode on the way to your next showing. By the time you arrive you will have the tools you need to feel confident walking into that home viewing.
This is part 1 of 2 or 3. There are so many questions that arise from showing homes safely, I may make this a 3 part series.
Miss the episode on vetting and how to turn a strangers into a client? Listen to this episode next .
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02/11/25 • 28 min
In this episode, I’m sharing simple strategies on how to vet your clients. How it takes only 5 minutes of your time to learn who you are about to meet - could be someone just released from prison... yes, there is a story in here about that.
You will hear about how a police agent was able to get away with drug smuggling for years because authorities missed this one simple step.
You will learn how to use online google sources to query your new client. You will learn what types of questions to ask a new real estate client. You will learn that, like in love, some people are just not meant to be together.
Links mentioned in the show:
Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)
US Criminal Records & Traffic Queries
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02/04/25 • 37 min
In this episode of Safe Realty, we discuss online safety and cybersecurity with Brandon Laur from The White Hatter. Join us as we explore essential topics such as password management, the risks of AI in scams, the importance of email security, and the need for account separation for professionals.
Brandon shares practical tips for real estate agents and other professionals to protect themselves from cyber threats, emphasizing the significance of digital literacy and critical thinking in today's online environment.
This is an eye opening episode that will have you questioning your knowledge of on-line security.
Check out all the links below to connect with Brandon Laur and his team at The White Hatter.
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04/08/25 • 17 min
In this weeks' episode of Safe Realty, I discuss the difference of men and women in relation to how they view their own safety.
Do you think men perceive the same risk to their safety as women?
Join me today as we have a short conversation about gender differences in safety, and specifically real estate safety.
You will also hear an alarming story where three male clients hid behind me during a showing. Tune in today to hear that real estate showing story.
Be safe everyone!
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03/26/25 • 24 min
In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-defense, what we now call self-protection and that it can mean something different to everyone.
I emphasize the need to listen to your intuition, your spidey senses, and to fight back when necessary.
We all didn't grow up knowing how to win a street fight, but guess what?! You don't need that to protect yourself.
I will share some personal experiences that made me realize it was okay to stick up for myself.
You will learn how to create a scene and make noise to deter potential attackers.
The conversation aims to empower listeners to take their safety seriously and equip them with practical tools for self-protection.
Let's prevent true crime.
Take care when listening to this episode as we do discuss violence and assault.
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03/11/25 • 49 min
Meet Staff Sergeant Cathy Hill and Sergeant Heather Partridge of the Vancouver Police Department Women's Personal Safety Team. These two badass officers instruct hundreds of women on personal protection, self-defense, and how to set boundaries that help keep them safer.
Join us today as we discuss the top tips for women's personal safety. Whether you are a real estate agent, or a person who wants to be safer in the world, this episode if for you! Share with a person you care about!
We talk about true crime prevention. This is it.
VPD Women's Personal Safety Team:
https://vpd.ca/crime-prevention-safety/womens-personal-safety-team/
On IG at VPDWPST:
https://www.instagram.com/vpdwpst/
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02/18/25 • 43 min
In this episode, I speak with Carolyn, a friend and seasoned 911 dispatcher. In fact, she was my emergency dispatcher at one point. Full circle moment.
What happens when you are with a client, as a real estate agent, and find yourself in dangerous situation, but unable to speak. How do you tell the 911 operator how to help you? Find out today.
As a real estate agent in an emergency, what do we do? When do we call 911? And if we call 911 what happens next? We also talk about what constitutes an emergency (not your dinner reservations that are cancelled), how to handle accidental calls, and the technology used in dispatching. Carolyn shares humorous anecdotes from her years of experience, emphasizing the human side of dispatching and the need for patience and kindness during emergencies.
Do not order pizza as a means of a 'code' for an emergency.
Carolyn says, "when in doubt, phone." Be kind, be patient, be clear!
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BROKEN BOUNDARIES
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01/28/25 • 19 min
Roger the stalker'ish.
In this episode, I’m sharing a story about "Roger" - a client who became mildly obsessed with me during our interactions of me helping him buy a new home.
You’ll learn from my mistakes, how to set boundaries, and how to make sure you know who you are going to meet, before you meet them in an isolated placed .
Let me tell you I won't make the same mistakes again and am thankful I was able to see the red flags of his behaviour before any danger befell me.
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STRANGER DANGER
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01/28/25 • 12 min
Stranger, stranger, stranger!!!
In this episode, I’m asking why we teach our kids stranger danger but we, as adults and agents, disregard our own advice.
You’ll also learn that real estate emergencies are not a real thing & that we can address pressure from potential clients by slowing it down. Haha It's true.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Safe Realty have?
Safe Realty currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Safe Realty cover?
The podcast is about Safety, True Crime, Real Estate, Empowerment, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Safe Realty?
The episode title 'FINDING YOUR VOICE IN SELF-DEFENSE: THIS IS FIGHTING BACK' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Safe Realty?
The average episode length on Safe Realty is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Safe Realty released?
Episodes of Safe Realty are typically released every 7 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of Safe Realty?
The first episode of Safe Realty was released on Nov 22, 2024.
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