Dog attacks are on the rise. 8 tips for agents to prevent the next one
Recently, 2 dog attacks just weeks apart have highlighted the danger agents face. Before you knock, safety trainer Tracey Hawkins says you need a safety plan
by Tracey Hawkins Mar 15
Watch your back. Don't sleep on these new agent safety hacks
From client screening to cybersecurity and more, it's essential for you to take care of yourself and stay safe in today's world. Security expert Tracey Hawkins offers a range of strategies
by Tracey Hawkins Feb 19
Man charged with threatening his agent over failed home transaction
Richard E. Kellogg's text messages to a RE/MAX agent led to the evacuation of the agent's office. The Indiana suspect now faces intimidation charges in addition to fraud charges leveled in July
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
3 ways to create a culture of safety in your office
Opinion
You can create a safer, more positive culture in your office, even if you're not the one who's actually in charge
by Andi Blackwell Aug 5
Stop sexual harassment lip service. You've shown us who you R
Opinion
If, as an industry leader, you only care about female agents' production, and not their safety, think about what that makes you. We already know who you are
by Andi Blackwell Aug 4
Chill out: 7 ways to keep agents (and listings) safe from the heat
Extreme weather has become a fact of life. Find out how to ensure your agents, and the properties they represent, stay safe this summer
by Christy Murdock Jul 20
Door-knocking is personal. Stop trolling your colleagues
Opinion
With hundreds of comments on our coverage of Ralph Yarl's shooting, what does it say about door-knocking, and where do we go from here?
by Rachael Hite Jun 9
Why stop there? Here are 13 more safety fields NAR could add
Opinion
While NAR plans to add new checkboxes for agent safety, they're leaving out some of the most common (and messy) hazards that agents face
by Teresa Boardman May 24
Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties
At the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to signal hazards such as bad cell service and limited visibility
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Agent encounter with prowler amid digital home showing goes viral
Billings, Montana, real estate agent Alyssa Webb was taking a cellphone video of the vacant home during a tour with clients when she turned a corner and came face to face with the vagrant
by Ben Verde Apr 28
Have a plan, bring a buddy: How agents door-knock today
Opinion
You told us it works and that you need to be safe while doing it. Here is what our readers (and the data) have to say about door-knocking for listings and new business
by Rachael Hite Apr 26
Don't knock door-knocking. The benefits still outweigh the risk
Opinion
How unsafe is too unsafe? Is it time to forget about door-knocking, or can real estate agents still make it work effectively?
by Wendy Legerton Apr 25
After Ralph Yarl, it's time to retire door-knocking once and for all
Opinion
A teenager was shot for being at the wrong address. Telling your agents to door-knock for new business is dated advice, and it could be deadly. It’s time to stop door-knocking
by Rachael Hite Apr 20
The dark side of ChatGPT, deepfakes and real estate
The key to using AI for real estate is being educated on the dangers of cybercrime and the cyber threats it creates while also protecting clients
by Tracey Hawkins Apr 6
What we can learn from Ana Walshe's disappearance
Opinion
A new year and yet another agent is missing. How many days would it take for your network to report you missing?
by Rachael Hite Feb 2