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Life in prison is what an Arkansas man convicted of killing realtor Beverly Carter was given by a jury that unanimously found him guilty this month. This trial reminds realtors everywhere, from those selling homes for sale in Coral Springs, Florida to Little Rock, Arkansas and beyond, how important safety is for them when meeting with clients.

It was September 2014 when Realtor Beverly Carter received a call from Arron Lewis who wanted to see a home in Scott, Arkansas. According to court documents, Lewis then kidnapped her with the intention of holding her for ransom. In the process, Carter was sexually assaulted and suffocated to death. Her body was found four days later in a shallow grave.

Cases like this bring to mind the real dangers real estate professionals face in the field when meeting clients that they don’t know well. From sharing personal information online to driving on unfamiliar roads and showing clients empty properties, like homes for sale in Coral Springs, real estate professionals and their clients can find themselves in dangerous situations.

Understanding how to keep yourself safe and prevent a threatening situation from easily occurring is the best way for realtors to stop a potential crime from happening. Get some ideas from RISMedia on how to put some protective measures in place to ensure you and your clients stay safe.

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