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REALTOR Safety Program

REALTOR® Safety

REALTOR Safety Program

Whether you're showing a property, meeting a new client or communicating online, it's important to ensure you have an existing personal safety protocol.

NAR offers members an array of other safety resources, including tips and articles, safety training videos, courses and presentation materials, and safety-focused webinars available here. All are part of the ongoing efforts to communicate and educate REALTORS® about safety throughout the year.


National Association of REALTORS® Safety Program

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.

Visit www.nar.realtor/safety

California Association of REALTORS® Safety Resources

C.A.R. is committed to helping you build confidence and skills to keep you and your business safe. On their SmartZone website, C.A.R. has prepared some resources on how to ensure your health and security while you're on the job.

Visit www.smartzonecar.org/safetyresources

REALTOR® Safety Month

Since 2003, the National Association of REALTORS® has dedicated September as REALTOR® Safety Month.


Cybersecurity Resources

The following resources are available for reporting cyber scams such as email phishing and staying up-to-date on current security concerns.

Subscribe to scam alerts at www.ftc.gov/subscribe
Report imposter scams at www.ftc.gov/imposters
Report wire fraud and other criminal activity to the FBI www.ic3.gov
NAR Data Security and Privacy Toolkit
 
 

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Real Estate Agent Safety Tips from San Mateo County Sheriff
The San Mateo County Sheriff's office provided SAMCAR members with a list of 20 Real Estate Agent Safety recommendations.
Safety First: California REALTOR Stories
Video: C.A.R. REALTOR Safety 2022
C.A.R. was recently informed that a REALTOR in Moreno Valley was physically assaulted during an open house. Fortunately, the REALTOR was able to fend off the attacker when a family showed up to view the property. As a reminder, C.A.R. advises members to work in pairs during open houses and showings, whenever possible, and has created a safety video for tips on staying safe while showing homes, meeting clients and holding open houses.
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REALTOR Safety: 4 Tips for Showing Property
Recently, a SAMCAR broker shared the story of a REALTOR being attacked by a prospective "client" at a showing appointment in San Bruno, which was generated by an internet lead and set up through e-mail. We are told that the agent is ok and the authorities are now involved. With the number of potential risks in the course of conducting day-to-day real estate business, REALTOR Safety is always a top priority of your associations. Read more for showing appointment safety tips and REALTOR Safety resources from NAR.
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Cyber Security Best Practices
On Wednesday, August 16, SAMCAR Brokers and Managers were invited to expand their understanding of cyber security with John Wondolowski, Chief Technology Officer from CMI, who explained best practices and provided a list of "to-do's" for brokers and agents to follow to protect their personal and professional data as a lead-up to REALTOR Safety Month in September.
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Video: REALTOR Safety 2015
The National Association of REALTORS along with Carl Carter, Jr. surviving son of REALTOR Beverly Carter—who was kidnapped and murdered while showing a vacant house—encourages REALTORS and Brokers to create a Safety Program in your office.
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