Safety First! Useful tip when showing homes or when you feel seriously threatened.

A week ago the social site Reddit asked about the most random 911 calls a dispatcher had ever received.  Keith Weisinger had one that most likely saved a life!

The distressed victim had called 911 and called for a PIZZA but when in fact she was asking for help against her abusive and drunk boyfriend.  The dispatcher was quick to understand that she had not made a mistake but in fact called to report her boyfriend to the authorities for being physically abusive to her.

To learn more about the story, click here.

This brings me as to our brokerage procedure that we have when showing homes.  One is to log into a shared document when we have showings and enter the client's car information, as well as to take a picture of the car and get the license plate number.  The other one is to call the office when in distress and ask for "the red folder" and give the address. 

But this idea is even better because it eliminates someone calling a third person when in fact you can do it yourself.

I hope to God no one has to make this type of decision but better be prepared than sorry.  I only pray to remember this when I am in danger.

Take Action ~ Be Fearless

Fear paralyzes people.  Fear of rejection could have led you to meet your husband/wife.  Fear of sounding stupid could have led you to solve a big mystery or answer someone else question.  Fear of the unknown could have led you to a new adventure that would have made you happier or richer.

I run on fear.

The adrenaline rush that I get when I don't know what is around the corner makes me happier and it produces the greatest adventures.

I asked my husband out.  I met him FOUR months before our first date.  A week before our first, and last date, I asked a coworker of his about him.  This coworker stated that, my now husband, liked me.  Therefore I told his coworker, give him my phone number.  After 24 lousy hours of hard to get, I asked him out.  We have been together for five years and four years married.

You have to work hard for things that will bring you the greatest joy.  You also have to trust in GOD when the path is very dark.  God said "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29: 11 NIV)

My Alma Mater Seton Hill University slogan is "HAZARD YET FORWARD".

Keep trucking my friends!

-Nathalia