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REALTOR® Safety Resources
Window to the Law: Safety Best Practices for Real Estate Professionals (National Association of REALTORS®, Mar. 1, 2021)
First, create a personal safety plan that addresses common scenarios that place real estate professionals in potentially risky situations, such as meeting new clients, showing properties, or hosting an open house.
Putting the REALTOR® Safety First Course (National Association of REALTORS®)
This course is an essential primer on how real estate professionals can limit risk to preserve safety and facilitate positive business outcomes.
Resources for Personal Protection (National Association of REALTORS®)
There are a variety of tools you can add to your personal safety protocol, such as the smartphone apps and safety products listed here.
REALTOR® Safety Alert Submission Form (National Association of REALTORS®)
Complete the form below to notify the National Association of REALTORS® of a critical REALTOR® Safety-related issue.
5 Tips for Agent Safety & Security in the Digital Age (NAR REALTOR Benefits®, Sep. 21, 2025)
“Your partners at SentriLock are committed to keeping REALTORS® safe and educated on potential risks of their job. In a time where transactions and client interactions are primarily conducted online, the safety and security of agents and their clients has never been more critical. With a mix of traditional security concerns and new digital threats, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining secure property access are top priorities. Read about five simple yet effective tips to stay safe in this digital age.”
REALTOR® Safety Tips from NAR (National Association of REALTORS®)
NAR has compiled 56 weekly safety tips for REALTORS® covering a variety of topics including client meetings, safety during open houses and at showings, cyber security, and more.
Member Safety Report: Commercial (National Association of REALTORS®, 2024)
“NAR launched the REALTOR® Safety Program to educate and empower REALTORS®, helping them avoid job-related risks that could be life-threatening. The program emphasizes knowledge, awareness, and empowerment as its core elements.” The Member Safety Report: Commercial surveyed commercial members about general safety issues, proactive measures for safety, situations that made members feel unsafe, and what measures/training members are using to ensure their own personal safety.
Member Safety Report: Residentialpdf (National Association of REALTORS®, 2024)
“NAR launched the REALTOR® Safety Program to educate and empower REALTORS®, helping them avoid job-related risks that could be life-threatening. The program emphasizes knowledge, awareness, and empowerment as its core elements.” The Member Safety Report: Residential surveyed residential members about general safety issues, proactive measures for safety, situations that made members feel unsafe, and what measures/training members are using to ensure their own personal safety.
Planning Your Safety Strategy (National Association of REALTORS®)
“The goal of NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program is to educate members about the potential dangers you face on the job, so you are not only aware, but also prepared to keep yourself safe and reduce the risks, so you come home safely to your family every night. This is done by creating and implementing a Safety Strategy that you follow every day, with every client, every time.”
Brokers Share Tips and Tech for Staying Safe in the Field (NAR REALTOR® News, Dec. 8, 2023)
“Safety is a top issue for agents and brokers. In today’s market, digital and physical threats exist, which is why it’s important to keep agents up to date on what’s affecting safety in the profession. Likewise, make sure they have the latest information on safety tips and technology, as well as time-tested tactics that are still effective.”
General Safety Tips
15 Realtor Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life (The Close, Mar. 13, 2024)
Schedule property showings during daylight hours as much as possible. Daytime appointments are much safer and offer better visibility compared to evening showings. Often, more people are around during the day who may notice cars coming and going from their neighborhood. If you encounter a neighbor, introduce yourself and give them your business card. That way, they know who you are and where to call if something happens.
Health and Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents Touring Construction and Renovation Sites (Occupational Health & Safety, Feb. 20, 2024)
For agents’ own safety, it's best not to touch anything on the construction site. Some areas may still be works in progress. So be sure not to touch any loose wires or materials — they could cause a spark or have sharp edges.
Real Estate Agent Safety Tips from San Mateo County Sheriff (San Mateo County Association of REALTORS®, Aug. 8, 2023)
Scout Locations Early: Prior to meeting someone in a neighborhood, ensure you're familiar with the area by checking it out beforehand.
Tips to Keep Yourself and Your Agents Safe on the Job (REALTOR® Magazine Media, Sep. 15, 2022)
Taylor advises people to follow their gut. If something feels off, it’s okay to change plans. Safety is more important than the sale, he often says to his agents and in his classes.
When Your Instinct Tells You to Run (REALTOR® Magazine Media, Sep. 1, 2022)
These two REALTORS® say practitioners can’t ignore the inherent risks of their job and must adjust how they interact with clients to put safety top of mind.
eBooks & Books
As a member benefit, the following resources and more are available for loan through the NAR Library. Items will be mailed directly to you or made available for pickup at the REALTOR® Building in Chicago.
Be Alert, Be Aware, Have a Plan (eBook)
Be a Hero (eBook)
Dangerous Personalities (eBook)
A Guide to Improvised Weaponry (eBook)
Health & Safety at Work Essentials (eBook)
Knack Self-Defense for Women (eBook)
Practical Self-Defense (eBook)
Protect Yourself (eBook)
No Second Chance (eBook)
7 Safety Habits That Could Save Your Life (eBook)
Reinvent Your Personal Safety (eBook)
Safety at Work (eBook)
Staying Alive (eBook)
Stay Safe (eBook)
The Tao of Survival (eBook)
Watch Your Back (eBook)
Workplace Safety (eBook)
The Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (eBook)
The Gift of Fear (New York, NY: Random House, 1997) HV 7431 D35
Strong on Defense: Survival Rules to Protect You and Your Family from Crime (New York, NY: Simon & Shuster, 1996) HV 7431 St8 M31
Bug Off! : 50 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Burglars, Thieves, Muggers, Con-Artists, and Other Lowlifes (Evanston, IL: Walnut Grove Publishers, 1992) HV 7431 M31
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