Realtor reports assault at showing
A real estate agent expecting to show a condo to an interested buyer in Villeray earlier this month was attacked by the young man – beaten, sexually assaulted and robbed – but police nabbed a suspect almost immediately.
Two of these items make note of the risk faced when an agent is alone in an empty dwelling with a stranger.
JaneyB 09:09 on 2024-09-26 Permalink
Not just a stranger client – also other agents. I worked in the field briefly and finally quit after fleeing from the isolated office of another agent eg: literally bolting for the door as he lunged for me and racing down the stairs to my car. It’s a very dangerous profession. I would advise all women to think twice about going into it. Those ‘safety precautions’ won’t do much.
(Also it’s hard to make money at it due to the internet and all the outrageous monthly fees you have to pay).
JP 09:36 on 2024-09-26 Permalink
I’m sorry to hear this happened to you and glad you got away, JaneyB.
Kate 11:34 on 2024-09-26 Permalink
Yes, likewise.