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Although some neighborhoods are certainly safer than others, criminals don’t necessarily discriminate. They might target a nicer area one week and a less residential one the next. Therefore, despite hoping for the best, it’s important to plan for the worst regardless of where your apartment or residential rental property is located. You should also take certain precautions when you go out. You should enjoy your living environment, and feeling secure is an important part of that enjoyment. Here are a few safety tips for protecting yourself and your family regardless of where you are.

How to Stay Safe No Matter Where You Are

1. Pay Attention 

Keep an eye on your surroundings at all times. When walking the dogs around your residential rental property, for example, take note of any suspicious vehicles and stay away from them. Likewise, stay off your phone when out running errands. Focus instead on the people around you so those with bad intentions can’t catch you off guard. 

2. Avoid Strangers

residential rental propertyThis may sound like advice to give to a child, but adults must remember that it applies to them as well. Unfortunately, there’s no way to know whether the person offering to help carry groceries to the car is merely friendly—or dangerous. Likewise, there’s no guarantee that the door-to-door salesman who shows up at your home is, in fact, just a salesman. Whether you’re in public or at home, don’t worry about being rude to strangers. Instead, remain confident and assertive about refusing them entry or their offers of help. 

3. Be Prepared

Always charge your phone to 100% before leaving your residential rental property. Depending on where you're headed, it may also be wise to slip some pepper spray into your purse or pocket. Simply having it will make you more confident, which will make attackers less inclined to target you. As far as preparing for attackers at home, consider investing in a simple alarm system or perhaps getting a dog. Keeping the outside lights on every night will also keep potential thieves away, and getting to know your neighbors will ensure everyone looks out for one another. 

 

At Eagle Realty & Investment in Statesboro, GA, they prioritize their clients’ safety above all else. All their residential rental properties are in low-crime areas, but they still encourage tenants to take whatever steps are needed to feel safe. A family-owned and -operated real estate agency, Eagle Realty & Investment has been in business for two decades. Although they offer properties with amenities that rival those of much bigger corporations, they pride themselves on providing the personalized and attentive customer service of a small agency. To discuss your housing needs with someone on their team, fill out the form on their website or call (912) 871-0333. 

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