TEN SECOND RULE
In real estate, every day presents itself with visiting property; sometimes alone-sometimes with clients. As realtors were are made aware of the 10 Second Rule to survey our surroundings and ensure personal safety. I thought this might be useful to everyone.
Inattention is one of the main reasons people find themselves in danger. Use the 10-second rule each day to assess your surroundings and make sure that you’re taking the right precautions in case an emergency or an uncomfortable situation arises.
Here’s how the 10-second rule works:
Take two seconds when you arrive at your destination to ask yourself:
Is there any questionable activity in the area?
Am I parked in a well-lit, visible location?
Can I be blocked in the driveway by someone’s vehicle?
Take two seconds after you step out of your car to ask yourself:
Are there suspicious people around?
Do I know exactly where I’m going?
Take two seconds as you walk towards your destination to ask yourself:
Are people coming and going or is the area unusually quiet?
Do I observe any obstacles or hiding places in the parking lot or along the street?
Is anyone loitering in the area?
Take two seconds at the door to ask yourself:
Do I have an uneasy feeling as I’m walking in?
Is someone following me in?
Take two seconds as soon as you enter your destination to ask yourself:
Does anything seem out of place?
Is anyone present who shouldn’t be there or who isn’t expected?
In just 10 seconds total, you will have taken in your surroundings so you could spot and avoid danger, whether you’re shopping, visiting someone, and especially in unfamiliar surroundings. Make the 10-second rule a habit, and share it with your friends and family.
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