As a REALTOR®, it’s important you have a personal safety protocol in place that you use every day with every client, like when meeting new clients, showing properties, or sharing information online.
There are a variety of tools you can add to your personal safety protocol, such as the smartphone apps and safety products listed here.
Note: The safety applications and products listed are for informational purposes only. They are not endorsed by nor have they been vetted by the National Association of REALTORS®, and their inclusion on this website does not constitute a recommendation by NAR and should not be inferred as suggesting a preference over other applications or products currently available in the market. The information provided is a selection of safety resources designed to help you determine what tools may best fit into your personal and professional life.
FOREWARN allows agents to work safer and smarter by instantly verifying a prospect’s identity and potential risks prior to a face-to-face engagement.
In seconds, with as little information as a phone number or name, agents can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history, and property records all in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions. FOREWARN customers can log in and access the service via the FOREWARN mobile app or from a web browser.
Price: $20/month with an annual agreement for individual agents. Discounts are available for brokerages and associations purchasing licenses in volume.
For $19.95 a month, PeopleSmart can perform a background check on prospective clients before you meet them.
Real Safe Agent is not a personal safety app, it’s a crime prevention system built specifically for the Real Estate Industry.
Based in behavioral science, Real Safe Agent empowers the entire real estate community to cooperate and collaborate to keep each member safe. This cooperation and collaboration prevents the precursor behaviors of the predator from escalating to a crime and denies the predator and other types of criminals the environment they need to commit a crime.
Questions? Email us at info@realsafeagent.com
When using SafeShowings a real estate professional can feel confident they are doing everything they can to deter criminal activity by capturing and validating the identity of those they bring into a home.
SafeShowings is the first app of its kind! It captures an image of the potential buyer’s face. If you are unable to end a showing safely, the SafeShowings app will not only notify your emergency contacts and 911, it securely captures an image of the perpetrator’s face. This approach deters criminal behavior because the person intending to do harm will be trackable or will be deterred all together. Download the SafeShowings app on the iOS and Android app stores.
Price: SafeShowings Enterprise pricing is available for Brokerages, Associations, and MLS’s. Call 843-991-9875 for a quote or email us at info@safeshowings.com.
Questions? Contact them at 843-991-9875 or info@safeshowings.com
Have you ever seen something suspicious, but weren’t sure how to report it? Now you can. Download See Something Send Something and you can inform authorities if you see a potential threat.
The See Something Send Something system developed by My Mobile Witness connects concerned citizens, first responders and law enforcement directly to key intelligence centers throughout the United States. Submitted tips are routed through a network of State Fusion centers run by State Police and State Offices of Homeland Security & Preparedness. The system routes geo tagged suspicious activity reports using a patent pending methodology for storing law enforcement data and protecting citizens privacy.
Price: Download for free for Apple and Android.
Providing ways for agents to stay safe at showings is a priority for SentriLock, NAR’s official lockbox solution and REALTOR Benefits® Program partner. The SentriKey® Real Estate app includes an Agent Safety Feature that provides an automatic way for contacts to be alerted in the case of an unexpected or potentially dangerous situation.
When using the SentriKey® app to open a lockbox, the Agent Safety Feature will launch. After a set time (approximately 90 seconds, or as determined by the agent), the app will prompt for a status update and will alert your designated emergency contacts if you do not or cannot confirm you are safe.
Price: The app is free to download and is available to those using any SentriLock lockbox. SentriLock lockboxes are available through your local REALTOR® association, MLS or broker.
Tether RE is the ultimate safety platform for real estate professionals. Tether RE redefines safety by offering comprehensive protection for agents at EVERY STAGE of the transaction, including:
Tether RE ensures your safety during showings, meetings, and daily tasks with real-time emergency support and location tracking in emergencies.
Beyond safety, Tether RE streamlines your workflow with tools like automatic mileage tracking, advanced showing features, and optimized routing—all branded to you for a professional edge. Seamlessly integrated into your routine, Tether RE empowers you to work smarter, stay safer, and achieve more.
Price: All new users can receive a free 30-day trial of Tether RE. After your free trial, use code NARCARES to access Tether RE for $8 per month (a 20% discount). Tether RE offers enterprise pricing for any group over 100 agents, please contact vanessa@TetherRE.com to request enterprise pricing information.
Client verification costs apply separately:
Contact Info:
General Tech Support for Tether RE: support@TetherRE.com
General Questions or Enterprise Pricing Information: Vanessa Martin: vanessa@TetherRE.com
Trust Stamp is a 2016 NAR REACH® Company. The Trust Stamp app for REALTORS® is a quick and simple tool to establish the identity and trustworthiness of a stranger before meeting them and/or providing access to your client’s home or property.
This app is available only to members of the National Association of REALTORS® and is accessed using your Member ID number.
Centurion Anywhere®, a GPS panic button already trusted by thousands nationwide, is designed for a simple and discreet activation in the event you feel threatened or are in a precarious situation. Feel safe wherever you are, knowing help is a simple press away when carrying this device. No more fumbling with your phone while attempting to trigger an app, dialing 911, or de-escalating a situation. In seconds, all button activations can go directly to 911 based upon your geographic location. You are also able to send additional notifications via text and email.
Members receive a 20% discount off the regular price, resulting in a $200 per year offer. This includes free button warranty replacements, direct to 911 access, unlimited text/email, and unlimited remote support. Bring your entire brokerage for an Enterprise Broker level that offers even deeper discounts for all members across the firm.
For all questions around functionality, enterprise pricing, or to place an order, please contact:
MattC@response-technologies.com
978-339-3999
InstaAlert™ is a discrete, simple to use device to send emergency texts and emails with contact info and GPS location (updated by the minute) to an unlimited number of contacts without ever needing to fumble around with your phone.
From automatic alerts for failing to check-in after an open house, to impact detection for falls, accidents, and assaults, InstaAlert™ is designed with REALTOR® safety in mind. Works with iOS and Android phones.
Price: $70 each + $9.99/mo or less.
For more information, contact:
Jim Schneiker
jim@ayantra.com
414-242-6985
KATANA Safety™ is the world’s first personal security system that attaches to your smartphone. The layered system bypasses your lock screen by triggering an audible alarm or by pushing a discreet silent panic button. KATANA's 24/7 response Center is alerted and dispatches the appropriate emergency services to your GPS location. They may also alert your Circle of Safety, a network of colleagues or trusted contacts saved to your profile in the KATANA Safety app.
KATANA works directly with brokers to help protect their agents and create a network of safety within their organizations.
For pricing information or to schedule a demo please contact:
Lauren Rogers
lauren@katanasafety.com
(864) 214-7795
Lockly Vision is a revolutionary new smart lock plus video doorbell. Vision combines Lockly’s award-winning smart lock features and technology with the convenience and security of today’s most popular video doorbells. Always know who is at your door with it’s built-in HD camera and two-way audio streaming to your smartphone. Lockly Vision makes monitoring any door more convenient and secure.
For more information, contact:
Jim Conti
jconti@lockly.com
603-493-6212
PET is a discreet emergency alert button that sends personalized information including your GPS location via text message to up to 30 contacts including 911 (where accepted). Location updates are sent every 30 feet you move. No need to reach for your phone which alerts predators that you're calling for help.
Price: One-time payment of $99.95 and no monthly subscription fee. Members can mention “NAR” for a 5% discount.
Visit www.SelectEngineering.net/pet
Questions? Contact them at sales@SelectEngineering.net or call 727-222-3289.
Enterprise pricing also available for brokerages and associations.
SolusGuard's wearable panic button was launched in 2016 and built for groups of 10 or more. The wearable button's Bluetooth pairs with your phone and with a press, it enables REALTORS® to send instant alerts to emergency contacts and automatically place a 911 call, without having to bring out or even have the smartphone app open. This small, discrete, and durable button helps further enhance REALTORS'® safety.
For more information, head to SolusGuard
SolusGuard's Monitored Events Technology is your proactive approach to safety for groups of 10 or more. REALTORS® can simply start and end a timer immediately before and after periods of working alone. If they fail to extend, or end the timer, the app will automatically notify their emergency contacts and SolusGuard's 24/7 monitoring center (if needed). There is also an in-app SOS button in case you need to notify individuals discreetly without calling a number.
For more information, head to SolusGuard
