PRESS RELEASE: Real Estate Agents Face Grave Danger: A Call to Revolutionize Security Protocols
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Real Estate Agents Face Grave Danger: A Call to Revolutionize Security Protocols
AUSTRALIA, 21st December 2023 – In the world of real estate, the current practice of inviting buyers for private viewings or granting access to open homes lacks a critical element: identity verification. Agents persist in relying on a trust system, but the pressing question is whether this outdated method adequately shields home sellers from the looming threat of burglary.
**Homeowners Placed in Peril**
The Real Estate Industry must confront a glaring security vulnerability: anyone can infiltrate a property for sale using fake contact details. Disguised as potential buyers, opportunistic thieves with an eye for pilfering valuables or strategically scouting homes pose an imminent threat to every home seller. The absence of robust identity verification employed by agents is not merely suboptimal; it is downright irresponsible, exposing homeowners to unnecessary risks and harm.
**Agents Themselves in the Crosshairs**
Modern Agent Marketing often resembles celebrity profiling, prompting a crucial inquiry: “Why do agents leverage their appearance to attract business?” An agent’s attractiveness bears no influence on property sales, raising concerns about agents needlessly putting themselves in harm’s way.
In a tragic example, Christchurch Real Estate Agent Yanfei Bao went missing in July 2023 and has never been found. Authorities believe she was abducted while showing a property to a prospective buyer.
**The Revolutionary Solution**
Security Checked emerges as the pivotal solution, not only ensuring the safety of agents through verified confirmations but also safeguarding home sellers by guaranteeing the legitimacy of everyone entering their premises, be it for a private viewing or an open home.
This foolproof solution extends its benefits to buyers as well. Once verified, entering any open home becomes seamless. No longer must buyers endure the awkward wait as agents fumble to record attendee details, nor must they reveal personal contact information in front of strangers waiting to enter a property.
Buyers can now effortlessly track all properties they view and provide contactless feedback for the agents. Being Security Checked in advance sends a resounding message – you are a serious buyer, not an opportunistic criminal, nosy neighbour, or time-waster. Verification, lasting for 12 months and costing a mere $14.95, involves buyers uploading ID documentation. Upon verification, a unique QR code is provided, which, when presented, allows entry into any open house after being scanned by agents.
**Home Sellers Finally Shielded**
Research underscores that once homeowners comprehend the risks associated with their agents allowing access to “unverified buyers,” they rightfully demand their agents deny entry to anyone not Security Checked. This vital service not only fortifies sellers’ protection but is offered free of charge to licensed real estate agents and home sellers.
A unanimous stamp of approval from real estate professionals and security experts firmly establishes Security Checked as the “New Professional Standard” to keep clients, their families, and their possessions secure.
**User Testimonials Speak Volumes**
Merryl Johnson – “As an independent woman living alone, the thought of strangers in my home always unsettled me. Restricting entry to Security Checked buyers brought me immediate relief.”
Karen Fisher – “Attending Open Homes is a breeze; the agent scans my QR code off my phone, and that’s it. Security Checked not only makes homeowners feel safe, but as a buyer, I now feel safer too!”
Bill Davies – “I can’t relocate my valuable audio equipment for every viewing. Limiting entry to Security Checked buyers was an obvious choice; if someone isn’t prepared to undergo verification, I have no interest in them being in my home.”
**About Security Checked**
Security Checked is committed to revolutionizing security protocols within the real estate industry. Our mission is to keep agents safe and guarantee the authenticity of every individual entering a seller’s home, providing unparalleled peace of mind.
For more information, please visit www.securitychecked.org
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Michael at Security Checked
Phone: +64 4 889 3300
Email: [email protected]
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