DANGER is not always easy to identify. Gut feelings, hesitation, unexplained fear, and apprehension ­ these are signals that something is not right!

Many REALTORS® know by firsthand experience that intuition can be a valuable tool for survival. They will remind you that the very nature of our business can put us in vulnerable situations. They will also suggest that if you have a bad feeling, do not second-guess what it is telling you.

Safety experts agree that it us best to assume that your instincts are correct and to take the necessary precautions. Do not be so anxious for a sale that you ignore your own intuition in the heat of the moment. Use these same instincts before you give out your phone number or address, and especially before getting into the car with a new client.

For more tips and information, please log on to www.realtor.org/safety.