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Safe Realty

Safe Realty

By: Shannon Cutler
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Join your host Shannon Cutler, a former police officer with 18 years of investigative experience, now a real estate agent, as she educates realtors on how to handle their own security in vulnerable situations.

Welcome to Safe Realty! It’s a place where we take the opposing side of true crime - we call it true crime prevention.

Soon after starting real estate two agents in the office disclosed they were being followed by the same man at their open houses. They didn’t know how to handle the situation. Another local agent had to call the police after encountering an irate tenant during a showing. Most recently, an agent in Ontario was murdered during the showing of a rural property. These are just a few stories, of the many, that come up on a regular basis. All of that preempted the start of talking about all things realtor® safety.

Since 2018 Shannon has trained hundreds of Realtors® in real estate safety. Now it is your turn to join her.

We will jump in head first in this weekly podcast, sharing alarming stories from around the globe, tips for best safe business practices, and expert advice with special guests.

True-crime prevention at its best.


Be safe everyone.



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Episodes
  • OPEN HOUSE SAFETY - PART 1
    May 7 2025

    How do we manage an open house safely? Outside plates of cookies and take home keychains, we need to ensure we run our open houses with a feeling of ease.

    Today I share my top tips and best business practices for your real estate needs at an open house. From partnering with your sellers, to enlisting neighbours involvement, and bringing along big shoes.

    I look forward to our conversation today as you will get a ton of value. But I bet you have a tip to share on how you run an open house in your real estate practice... if so please share it with me and the rest of the realtor® community.

    Next time we will delve further into Open House Safety talking about casing, theft, and the distraction technique.

    Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe.

    Connect with Shannon here:

    Watch the podcast on YouTube
    Follow Shannon on Instagram
    Follow Shannon on LinkedIn
    Share your stories on our Facebook Group

    Email Shannon at islandscutler@gmail.com

    Listen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.


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    21 mins
  • SURVIVOR MENTALITY: FACING THE UNEXPECTED
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode of the Safe Realty Podcast, I am joined by my husband, James Cutler, a retired police officer, to discuss his take on the highest risk situations.

    You know when we go for a run, or show a remote property to a sketchy client, or find ourselves alone in a parkade at night with a stranger? What would you do if that person attacked you and the fight for your life was on?

    Today James gets honest and shares a harrowing personal story from his policing career that highlights the critical nature of decision-making in dangerous encounters. The conversation emphasizes the need for mental preparedness, the empowerment that comes from believing in one's ability to survive, and practical techniques for self-defense that anyone can use in a crisis.

    We discuss violence and worst case scenarios, so please take care while listening today.

    Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe.

    Connect with Shannon here:

    Watch the podcast on YouTube
    Follow Shannon on Instagram
    Follow Shannon on LinkedIn
    Share your stories on our Facebook Group

    Email Shannon at islandscutler@gmail.com

    Listen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.


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    37 mins
  • WOMEN VERSUS MEN: GENDER DIFFERENCES IN REAL ESTATE SAFETY
    Apr 8 2025

    In this weeks' episode of Safe Realty, I discuss the difference of men and women in relation to how they view their own safety.

    Do you think men perceive the same risk to their safety as women?

    Join me today as we have a short conversation about gender differences in safety, and specifically real estate safety.

    You will also hear an alarming story where three male clients hid behind me during a showing. Tune in today to hear that real estate showing story.

    Be safe everyone!

    NAR Safety Resources

    Gender and Crime Stats

    Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Share this with 3 people! The more you share, the more we can help each other stay safe.

    Connect with Shannon here:

    Watch the podcast on YouTube
    Follow Shannon on Instagram
    Follow Shannon on LinkedIn
    Share your stories on our Facebook Group

    Email Shannon at islandscutler@gmail.com

    Listen to this episode at your next office meeting. Let's get everyone involved.


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    17 mins

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