PGCAR News

Sad News of Samuel D'Costa Should Remind All REALTORS® to be Alert

Recently REALTOR® Samuel D'Costa of RE/MAX Sails was murdered in a vacant home in Bowie.

 

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

Viewing
Date: June 15, 2007
Time: 4:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home
11800 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
 
Funeral
Date: June 16, 2007
Time: 9:00 am (Mass to begin)
Location: St. Camillus Church
1600 Saint Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903

Flowers can be sent to the Funeral Home as well as the Church. Attn: Samuel D'Costa Memorial

At this time efforts are being made to establish a fund. Details will be forthcoming.

We urge all agents to be diligent about safety practices when showing homes or working with prospective buyers. You can visit NAR's website at www.realtor.org/libweb.nsf/pages/fg201 for tips and best practices for your safety in many aspects and circumstances of your business. Here are just a few:

  • Always have your cell phone charged
  • Never list your home phone on your business card
  • Never advertise a property as vacant
  • Always have prospects meet you at your office the first time.

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