Here’s a shocking reality many people aren’t aware of. Being a real estate professional ranks among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America. 30,000 agents were victims of violent crimes in the past year. 

Every day, real estate agents put themselves at risk while performing what should be a routine job—showing properties, meeting clients, and navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods. 

The statistics reveal that agents face high incidents of harassment, threats, and even violence simply for doing their jobs. It’s a sobering thought that can make anyone hesitant to step out into the field.

But what if there was a way to enhance your safety and confidence? What if there was a way to take control of your safety?

In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa Martin, co-founder of Tether RE, an innovative real estate agent safety platform unlike any other. We’ll discuss how Tether RE enhances agent safety, explore its unique features, and highlight the significant impact it can have on the industry.

Crime isn’t going to go away so we need to think about safety. -Vanessa Martin

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• The suburban myth
  The belief that rural and suburban areas are safer is often a myth, as isolation and slower emergency responses can pose hidden risks. Why do people associate these areas with greater safety despite these dangers?

• Precaution when showing properties
  There are many potential risks that go unrecognized when it comes to showing properties as a realtor. What are some of these risks and how can we look out for them?

• Crime isn’t going to go away
  Crime is on the rise and is not going to go away. How do we prepare ourselves to combat it? What measures need to be put in place?

Guest Bio

Vanessa Martin is the Co-Founder of Tether RE: a comprehensive real estate platform that seamlessly integrates essential safety tools with advanced technology and efficiency features, ensuring agents have everything they need for their daily tasks. Vanessa holds her BS in Biology and is a proud Army Combat Veteran. While serving in the US Army, Vanessa deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Ambulance Team Leader and Medical Specialist. Before Tether RE, she spent more than 20 years as a Health and Wellness entrepreneur. Vanessa is a proud Mom, Bonus-Mom, and Wife. She's honored to have created Tether RE with her partner, husband and best friend, Scott Martin. Her passion for personal protection and safety that started early in her military career, now follows her through her work with Tether RE. Vanessa currently travels the US, speaking about realtor safety and promoting ways real estate agents can protect themselves and make it home safely each day.

Visit https://tetherre.com/ 

Contact Vanessa via email [email protected] 

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