September is Realtor® Safety Month! A great time to review best practices and learn what you can do to keep you and your clients safe. Join us for a fun half day Safety Camp at Canopy Realtor® Association. The event will include guest speakers, a swag bag, treats and more. Learn what scams are targeting Realtors®, get crime stats from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, review free online MLS tools available to members and try self-defense moves.
DATE
Thursday, September 26
TIME
9-9:30 a.m. - Networking/Registration
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Program
LOCATION
Canopy Realtor® Association, 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204
SPEAKERS
ABIGAIL BANNER
Banner's Sexual Assault and Safety Awareness Consulting, Realtor®
"Awareness" Learn the quickest and most effective way to evaluate surroundings to determine your safety risk in any situation. Review national and local crime statistics from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and incorporate a personal safety checklist into everyday life.
Abigail Banner is a retired Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer and is currently an agent for Metric Realty Company. She is president of Banner's Sexual Assault and Safety Awareness Consulting.
BRYAN PERKINS
Canopy Realtor® Association, Broker Relations Team Leader
"How Canopy MLS Is Keeping You Safe" Review MLS tools focused on safety including Forewarn, Supra and ShowingTime. From vetting potential clients to setting alerts so people know where you are, learn how to take advantage of these free online tools.
Bryan Perkins is the Broker Relations Team Leader for Canopy MLS. He has been with the company for 21 years helping members utilize and understand all the services and technology Canopy MLS has to offer.
BRANDON ALLEN
Marketing Consultant, Better Business Bureau®
"Small Business Scams Impacting our Community" What are the most popular scams and what should you do if you have been a victim? This session will review signs of popular scams impacting the small business community, show examples, discuss how to protect yourself and provide information on how to report a scam using BBB ScamTracker.
Brandon Allen is a trusted Marketing Consultant with more than seven years of experience helping businesses amplify their brand presence while driving sales through strategic digital campaigns. He has worked closely with Realtors®, property management companies and homebuyers across North and South Carolina.
APRIL HUDSON
Crown Self-Defense, Realtor®
"Don't Be the Next Victim: Real life self-defense tactics" This session provides a wealth of information including sobering NAR safety statistics, a review of how to create situational awareness as well as conflict de-escalation and hands-on self defense techniques! Participants will learn how to assess potential threats, improve reflexes and effectively respond to dangerous scenarios.
April started teaching self-defense to real estate agents in 2022, starting at her firm 5 Points Realty. As an agent, April has first-hand experience with the safety issues agents face, and directs her courses around Realtor® safety.
This event is a benefit of belonging to Canopy Realtor® Association and Canopy MLS. Please note this is a free member/subscriber event. However a $25 no-show fee will be assessed for no-shows who do not cancel before the event.
Email ckmclaughlin@canopyrealtors.com for more information.