Episodes

  • How to Wrap Up a Podcast: The Final Episode
    Oct 10 2025

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    This is it. The final episode of Safe Realty. Yes, I mean it. :)

    Listen to this short episode as to why I am signing off. You may use voice recognition software to find my new podcast - one that is fun and happy.

    I hope this podcast on Realtor® / real estate safety has provided some value to you. It will stay up on your favourite platform to listen and to share.

    Be well. Be safe everyone.

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    9 mins
  • Working Alone: How to Stay Safe at the Office
    Sep 24 2025

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    In this week's episode of Safe Realty, I discuss how we as, lone workers, encounter issues with working alone in an office, walking to our car in the dark, and meeting unsavoury people in our office spaces.

    Those are the topcis we tackle on today's episode. We can work safely at the office and find our way home every night.

    In this episode of Safe Realty, you will learn:

    • how to reach your car safely in the dark, in a bad area, or when you are alone
    • how to give the appearance of not being alone and work in your office feeling confident
    • protecting your valuables from theft
    • extra tips and tricks to ensure your safety


    Links to previous episodes of Safe Realty mentioned on today's show:

    1. Safety Technology: Apps & Gadgets - Not Just for Real Estate Safety
    2. Open House Safety - Part 1
    3. Showing Homes: How Real Estate Agents Can Protect Themselves Part I
    4. Showing Homes: The Next Step. How Real Estate Agents Can Protect Themselves: Part II

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    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.

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    25 mins
  • How To Be Safe At a Real Estate Conference
    Sep 10 2025

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    In this week's episode of Safe Realty, the real estate safety podcast, I discuss tools you can use to be safe when attending a conference.

    My listeners are always looking for ways to keep themselves and their fellow Realtor® colleagues safe at the office, safe at home showings, and safe at a real estate conference.

    I also share a personal story where I was given a drugged drink while out of town for a real estate conference in Las Vegas.

    What you will learn in this episode:

    • how to watch for red flags
    • how to keep your drinks safe
    • how to protect your personal information

    Be safe everyone!


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    21 mins
  • What You Need to Know Today: Summer Recap Top Four Tips
    Jul 16 2025

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    In today's episode we take a break from the summer heat to do a quick re-cap of four of the top takeaways from the last 17 episodes.

    If you only have a few minutes between showing homes or downtime at your open house, this is the episode for you.

    We will talk about:

    • not rushing into a feigned real estate "emergency"
    • intuition
    • open house top tips
    • useful safety apps and gadgets

    A quick summer safety tips for agents you can listen to anywhere, anytime.

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    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:

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    10 mins
  • How to Get the Police to Investigate Your Crime
    Jul 2 2025

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    Did you ever report a crime to the police to have them say there is nothing they can do about it?

    Or have your reported something you were not sure was a crime and to have then thank you for reporting. They have created an information only file.

    In this week's episode of Safe Realty, I discuss:

    • Two local criminal harassment (stalking) cases that the police would not investigate
    • What steps can be taken to gather evidence
    • How to get the police to be accountable and investigate your complaint, so you feel safe

    If you have felt like:

    • You've been harassed
    • No one took you seriously
    • The police told you there was nothing they could do, but you felt differently

    Then tune in to today's episode.

    Your voice is important. Listen to learn how to help yourself and to work with the police for best results.



    Get 10% off your purchase of Invisawear! This unbelievable technology… Jewellery meets technology. Take the link and get yourself something cute to wear whether it be a bracelet or a pendant. If you ever find yourself in trouble, you can double click the back and get help sent to you. There are a ton of other values and features that the company offers such as self-defence classes and and walking you to your car at night.

    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:

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    Email Shannon at islandscutler@gmail.com

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    34 mins
  • Safety Technology: Apps & Gadgets - Not Just For Real Estate Safety
    Jun 18 2025

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    In this episode of Safe Realty, we introduce a various of safety technologies and apps and gadgets, that can be beneficial not only for real estate agents but for anyone concerned about personal safety.

    The conversation covers the functionalities of popular safety apps like Life360 and MyEforce, as well as innovative wearable technology such as Invisawear.

    I even made an SOS call to Eforce by accident but share how effective the response was. I don't think the dispatcher was impressed.

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    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:

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    21 mins
  • Cold Call - Door Knocking: Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents
    Jun 4 2025

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    In this week's episode of Safe Realty, I talk about old school cold call and door knocking in real estate.

    As real estate agents, we employ a variety of marketing tools to grow our business. Most of us use online resources such as social media or Youtube videos to reach new clients.

    Today we will talk about how to safety approach door knocking:

    • who knows where you are going
    • have a reason to be speaking with the owners, outside of selling them something
    • how to deal with upset homeowners or tenants

    Even the best plans can have pitfalls, so let's be prepared for the unexpected.


    Grow your business how you feel best suits your personality, goals, and strengths.

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Open House Safety - Part 2: Crimes of Distraction
    May 21 2025

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    In this week's episode of Safe Realty, I go further into open house safety as it pertains to the world of real estate.

    Remember the movie Home Alone, when the bad guys are casing a beautiful house just before a family goes away at the holidays, only to break into the home and steal all high end goods?
    This is what bad guys do at realtors® open houses, and not just here on Vancouver Island.

    We will talk about:

    • how casing and distraction crime occurs at a real estate agent's open house
    • how to prevent distraction crime
    • how to recognize casing
    • how best to prepare your sellers in order to protect their homes for sale.

    Listen while you prepare your open house or while showing opens. Share this episode with another real estate agent who you know is out doing business right now!

    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
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    Email Shannon at islandscutler@gmail.com

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    22 mins