Realtor® Safety Matters!

The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about safety; create a safety plan and follow it; and encourage your fellow REALTORS® to do the same.

Top 5 Safety Action Items for REALTORS®

  1. Plan Your Safety Strategy
  2. Tips and Best Practices
  3. Training Videos
  4. Personal Protection Resources
  5. Take the REALTOR® Safety Pledge

VAR September Safety Class
Real Estate Safe Practices: Work Safely & Protect Your Clients

DON’T MISS Tracey the Safety Lady! VAR will feature an action-packed, information-rich 3-hour CE class that will focus on real estate safety practices, with insights on how to work safely and protect your clients. Tracey is one of the leading safety instructors in the nation and has been featured on The Today Show, in the Boston Globe, Washington Post, and on CBS, NBC and Fox News! Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn:

  • Real estate safe work practices
  • How to safely screen clients
  • Tips for safe open houses, virtually and in-person
  • Safety insights when showing distressed property
  • How to safely use photos for personal marketing and for marketing your listings
  • How to become a safety resource for buyers

Instructor: Tracey Hawkins

Tracey Hawkins, a.k.a. “Tracey, the Safety Lady,” is founder and CEO of Safety and Security Source. She is a former real estate agent who, for more than 24 years, has been a national speaker, educator and real estate safety expert. She has created the country’s only real estate safety designation, the Consumer Safety and Security Specialist (CSSS) program, as well as the Broker, Manager, and Owner Certification Workshop with an Office Safety Policy Handbook.

September 14
9am-12pm
Cost: $59

Location: VAR Conference Room
148 State St., Montpelier, VT

PREDATORS: THE TRUE NATURE OF CRIMES AGAINST REALTORS

It’s a misconception that crimes against real estate agents are random and opportunistic. In fact, most are predatory in nature.

REALTOR SAFETY DISCUSSION SERIES

Hear stories from fellow Realtors®, and listen to an open conversation about mental wellness while dealing with the gritty reality of the industry.

REAL ESTATE, SAFETY, AND YOU

In this video, consumers learn about the potential safety protocols they may encounter when working with a REALTOR.

SAFETY BEST PRACTICES FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

Taking proper precautions and understanding the legal considerations for implementing a safety plan can keep real estate professionals safe at work.

REALTOR SAFETY AT THE OFFICE

This video suggests steps you can take to stay safe at the office.

STAYING SAFE WHILE MEETING STRANGERS

There is always a level of risk to your personal safety when meeting an unknown person. Discover simple steps you can take to decrease that risk.

REALTOR SAFETY NETWORK

NAR has developed the REALTOR Safety Network as part of its commitment to member safety. NAR will deploy REALTOR Safety Alerts via social media when a physical or cyberthreat to REALTORS warrants national attention.

REALTOR SAFETY TIPS

You'd be surprised at the safety tips you never thought to consider! Each week, NAR posts a new safety tip aimed at helping ensure you, your family and your clients get information to reduce your risk of harm!

REALTOR SAFETY WEBINARS

NAR has a library of recorded and regularly-scheduled REALTOR safety webinars that provide safety insights for open houses, working with clients, vacant homes, data security, cyber safety and much more.