6 must-have safety tools to protect and boost your business
Opinion
If you want to add to your safety and security toolbox, build value, protect your clients and stay safe in the field, check out these recommendations from Tracey 'The Safety Lady' Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 17
How risky is it to be a real estate agent? The Download
Wire fraud, cybercrime, personal safety — this Realtor Safety Month it's a good idea to ask the question, 'How safe are you, really?'
by Christy Murdock Sep 14
Here's how to lead with safety to protect your clients (and business)
Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 9
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
by Tracey Hawkins Mar 30
Dog attacks are on the rise. 8 tips for agents to prevent the next one
Earlier this year, 2 dog attacks just weeks apart 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
The real estate industry isn't doing enough to keep agents safe
Opinion
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
by Tracey Hawkins Oct 10
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my: The Download
Opinion
There are some bad actors out there. It's up to you to protect yourself and your clients from fraudsters, scammers and cybercriminals
by Christy Murdock Sep 29
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
Male agents aren't as worried about safety as women. Here's why they're wrong
'The guys who got up and left when they heard the topic are the ones who most need to be there,' real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins told Inman
California siblings ensnared in $6M residential sales scam
Adolfo Schoneke, 43, and Bianca Gonzalez, 38, are accused of running a multimillion-dollar listing scam that even included tricking homeowners into allowing home showings
15-year-old charged with fatally shooting real estate agent
Stefano Barbosa, 37, was held at gunpoint and made to take out $1,000 from a bank machine in an incident that was caught on video
Getting harassing phone calls? Here's how to stop them
Real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins offers advice on what agents can do to avoid inappropriate phone calls and text messages
Crime, corruption and real estate agent safety in 2020
A rise in real estate scams, a gaping political divide that resulted in harassment on social media and a deluge of open house attacks made for a most dangerous year
Carrying out an eviction? How property managers can play it safe
Following the attack of a property manager by a tenant in Seattle last week, real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins shares her tips on how to avoid violence during an eviction