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REALTORS® face real threats when working in the field, and it’s crucial to be prepared. September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and there’s no better time to reassess your safety protocols and make safety a top-of-mind priority.

The National Association of REALTORS® 2023 REALTOR® Safety Survey highlights alarming statistics of the potential dangers REALTORS® face while on the job:

• 56,000 REALTORS® were victims of a crime while performing their duties.
  
  
• 322,000 REALTORS® felt fear for their safety while on the job.
  
  
• 406,000 REALTORS® don’t have safety protocols in place to protect themselves.

Join NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Month webinar on Wednesday, September 18, 10 AM Pacific Time, and learn how to identify potential threats, leverage technology for safety, and effectively handle emergencies.

REGISTER HERE

Make the 10-Second Rule a habit whenever you are on the road.

The 10-Second Rule for Keeping Safe on the Road

Inattention is one of the main reasons people find themselves in dangerous situations.

Take a few precious seconds to assess your surroundings to help you spot and avoid danger. Make it a habit, and then share it with someone else.

Take two seconds when you arrive at your destination.

• Is there any questionable activity in the area?

• Are you parked in a well-lit, visible location?

• Can you be blocked in the driveway by another vehicle?

Take two seconds after you step out of your car.

• Are there suspicious people around?

• Do you know exactly where you’re going?

Take two seconds as you walk towards your destination.

• Are people coming and going or is the area unusually quiet?

• Do you observe any obstacles or hiding places in the parking lot or along the street?

• Is anyone loitering in the area?

Take two seconds at the door.

• Do you have an uneasy feeling as you’re walking in?

• Is someone following you in?

Take two seconds as soon as you enter your destination.

• Does anything seem out of place?

• Is anyone present who shouldn’t be there or who isn’t expected?

Give your safety the attention you deserve. All these take a total of 10 seconds! Protect yourself with more safety tips and resources from www.nar.realtor/safety