What we can learn from Baltimore about road safety near water

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has water safety on everyone’s mind. When your car is your office, you must equip yourself against potential threats, safety expert Tracey Hawkins writes. Continue reading

Forget the deadbolt, residents of these trusting towns say

People who live in Hollister, California, feel most confident about leaving their doors unlocked at night, according to a survey by Automatelife.net, because of low property and violent crime rates. Continue reading

The real estate industry isn’t doing enough to keep agents safe

From physical safety to psychological and emotional safety, it’s time to implement new practices and changed attitudes to the industry, writes safety expert Tracey Hawkins. Continue reading

5 safety questions (and loads of resources) to safeguard your team

Do you know how to keep your team safe from out-of-control clients or leads? Do they? Rachael Hite offers ideas and information so that you can start an important conversation around agent security. Continue reading

After Ralph Yarl, it’s time to retire door-knocking once and for all

A teenager was shot for knocking on the wrong door. Telling your agents to door-knock for new business is dated advice, and it could be deadly. In a world where gun violence is in our headlines daily, it’s time to stop door-knocking. Continue reading

What we can learn from Ana Walshe’s disappearance

A new year and yet another agent is missing. How can agents keep the conversation about safety practices for women as an ongoing conversation? Trainer Rachael Hite says women need to make safety a part of their daily routine for themselves and the ones… Continue reading

Striving for safety: Helping your agents learn self-defense and personal protection

According to NAR, 62 percent of agents report that they have not taken a self-defense class before. This is one stat about safety that Jeff Lichtenstein says brokers can improve for their teams. Continue reading

9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing

There certainly isn’t enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings. Continue reading

Is the pandemic over, or isn’t it?

Is the pandemic over? Teresa Boardman explores her feelings about masks, the economy, in-person meetings and the lasting heartache around COVID-19. Continue reading