Some Real Estate Agents Now Arming Themselves To Protect Against Dangers Of Selling Vacant Foreclosures

In Merced, California, KFSN-TV Channel 30 reports:

• The foreclosure crisis has left thousands of homes throughout the Central Valley in ruins and some realtors are running into trouble when they try to sell foreclosed homes. Graffiti and garbage aren't the only things realtors now find when they enter foreclosed homes.

• "Several times I've walked up and there's unsavory folks in the house who don't belong there, and it's frightening. It's dangerous," said Merced County Realtor Andy Krotik. That's why he said he's applying for a concealed weapons permit, and he's not alone. "I've got several colleagues who are also in the business that work with bank owned properties who either have their concealed weapons permit or are in the process of getting one, for the same reason, we all fear for our safety."

For more, see Foreclosure Leaves Homes in Ruin.

In related stories, see:

• San Jose Mercury News: Squatters in abandoned homes raise fears among East County Realtors,
• KGO-TV Channel 7: Vandals target foreclosed homes.

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