Title officer arrested for murdering real estate agent in 2011
West Des Moines Police announced the arrest of Kristin Ramsey for the murder of Ashley Okland
by Christy Murdock Mar 19
Real estate exec Anna Walshe went missing. What you should know about her husband’s murder trial
Nearly 2 years after her disappearance, the Tishman Speyer executive's husband, Brian, is on trial for her murder
by Christy Murdock Nov 21
From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Proptech founders across the growth spectrum share their experiences of what goes into turning a technology passion into a functional company
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 5
A picture of safety tape and a hard hat to show safety risks for real estate agents.
For real estate agents, it's essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes
by Erica Ramus Sep 24
A real estate agent talking to someone behind crime scene tape to signify top safety tips for real estate agents in 2025.
Although the real estate business brings amazing opportunities, it also requires vigilance and planning to navigate safely, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Sep 22
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From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
How a Keller Williams broker saved her agents from a drunken gunman
Keller Williams' Oglah Gatamah shares how she protected her agents from a gunman who walked into her office in February. Gatamah said leaders must balance customer service with safety
by Marian McPherson Aug 29
NAR offers $99 home security package for Realtors, clients
SafeStreets offers NAR members and their clients a full security system for an installation fee of $99 plus ongoing monthly costs. It's the 3rd addition to NAR's Realtor Benefits program this year
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
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
Illinois Realtors get new safety tool to screen potential clients
The Mainstreet Organization of Realtors is making the Forewarn background check website and mobile app available as a benefit to all 17,000 of its members
by Teke Wiggin May 16
Open house robberies change real estate in Northeast Ohio
While touring several open houses, a man allegedly posed as a buyer and unlocked doors and windows
by Marian McPherson Feb 22
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In the car, at open houses or generally out and about, here are ways to keep yourself safe
by Amber Taufen Sep 23
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Tell us how you feel about your day-to-day safety in the real estate industry
by Gill South Sep 1
Beverly Carter murder trial: Recording ruled admissible
Recording said to capture Arkansas real estate agent asking husband to follow ransom instructions
by Teke Wiggin Jan 5
Arizona Association of Realtors unveils real estate agent safety system
Agents can get text message alerts, post incident reports online
by Teke Wiggin Aug 31