Your tips for real estate agents to protect themselves are very useful, specifically explaining how NOT to create a dangerous situation and then how to deal with a situation that turns problematic.

I believe that the most powerful way to stay safe is to be able to observe a potential problem, assess it as a threat, and then avoid it. I learned these specific skills from a Navy SEAL, who put the knowledge into an online e-learning course: http://www.sealedmindset.com.

After I had completed the program, one night I found myself leaving the mall. I was using my newly acquired night vision skills while walking to my car when I was able to spot two large men who were loitering in the shadows close to my car. Because I had learned what characteristics and body language signified a threat to my safety, I knew to turn around and go back into the mall rather than continue walking to my car. I found a security guard to walk me back to my car, a gentleman who on the walk back told me that just last week a woman had been attacked in the same parking lot.

Learning how to assess people and different environments continues to reduce my worry levels while increasing my ability to take control of my safety. Thank you for putting this good information out!