In recognition of September as
REALTOR® Safety Month, NAR has published its
2017 Member Safety Report as one of the many resources and tools in its REALTOR® safety program to help agents and brokers develop and update their professional safety protocols.
Most notably, the report found that the top three procedures REALTORS® follow to stay safe are:
- Taking a self-defense class (39% of members have participated)
-Taking a REALTOR® safety course (20%)
-Meeting prospective buyers and sellers in a real estate office or neutral location, before first viewing a home (50%)
Overall, the report contains results from a survey of more than 3,200 REALTORS® regarding:
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How safe or unsafe they feel;
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The root causes of any unsafe feelings;
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Steps or procedures they follow to ensure safety and;
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What methods of self-defense they use.
Alarmingly, over half of REALTORS® surveyed said their real estate brokerage had no safety protocols or policies, or they were unaware if any existing, while just 44% were aware of their offices safety protocols. Additionally, the report indicates that 38 % of real estate professionals surveyed had experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety, or safety of their personal information. The report also shows that among those who participated in a REALTOR® safety course, 71% feel more prepared for unknown situation after taking a course.
For more information, visit the
full report or view and as always check the
REALTOR® Safety site for more information.