September is National REALTOR Safety Month. It’s important to acknowledge that while being a real estate agent can be a satisfying and enjoyable career, agents can find themselves in risky situations. Knowledge and empowerment are essential in order to be prepared and stay safe. 

We must take substantial actions towards ensuring the safety of real estate agents. The Beverly Carter Foundation is a non-profit created after the unfortunate loss of Beverly Carter, a real estate agent who was kidnapped and murdered, while showing a home. The foundation fights to improve safety in the real estate industry and is dedicated to keeping all agents safe by providing research, information, seminars, and support. Below are tips from their open house safety checklist.  

Before your open house  

During your open house  

After your open house  

For more resources and safety information from the Beverly Carter Foundation click here.