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Door Knocking Safety
Hi All,
The recent tragedy of the realtor that was killed while showing a home serves as an unfortunate reminder of the potential risks posed by door knocking. I never go alone; I usually take my sister. Even though I'm not going alone, I'm always uneasy about walking into an unknown situation with an agitated home owner. I know it's an effective method for getting deals, but the safety factor makes me dread it. Am I being paranoid? Anyone care to share scary moments, or, pleasant surprises?
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I would advise not to knock on doors. Mail a letter. they will respond if interested.