Can NAR keep real estate agents safe and sound? The Download
Each week on The Download, take a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week so you can meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR's new Realtor safety proposal
by Christy Murdock May 19
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
Fewer Realtors are packing (guns and pepper spray)
More agents are using safety apps, but many are still using time-honored self-defense measures, according to NAR's 2018 Member Safety Report
by Patrick Kearns Sep 12
Mystery phone caller
A serial caller with a deep voice has targeted female agents across the country, from Hawaii to Massachusetts, prompting safety alerts
Crystal McDowell
A grand jury in Chambers County delivered the indictment in a case that was complicated by Hurricane Harvey
Real estate agent uses self-defense training to escape assault
Sherri Hinkel followed her instincts as a home showing turned dangerous
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
Realtor finds backyard shed covered with agents' headshots
Police department says no crime has been committed, but local Realtors remain wary
by Marian McPherson Jul 25
NAR launches grant program for agent safety
Associations could get up to $2,500 for their initiative
by Andrea V. Brambila May 19
A still shot from "Backstabbed."
Probably not surprisingly, the answer is a resounding 'no'
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 12
5 simple tips for home showing safety
Follow this advice, and stay safe
by Lee Davenport Sep 12
4 trends shaping venture capital investment in real estate
Alex Lange, Operating Partner at Second Century Ventures, on what’s next
by Morgan Brown Dec 11
NAR unveils free safety course for Realtors
Trade group also launching safety awareness campaign on social media
by Teke Wiggin May 14
Criminals targeting agents in homes will face stiffer penalties in this state
Virginia lawmakers get behind Realtor-backed legislation
by Teke Wiggin Mar 4
Suspects in Realtor Beverly Carter's death plead not guilty
Attorney for Arron Lewis requests mental evaluation of his client
by Inman Dec 3