Key Highlights
- 68% of real estate agents have experienced at least one unsafe situation during a property visit
- 36% of realtors report feeling unsafe during open houses
- 82% of real estate agents carry personal safety alarms or tools
- 54% of agents have avoided a listing due to safety concerns
- 43% of real estate professionals believe safety protocols can significantly reduce risks
- 27% of agents experienced verbal threats during showings
- 15% of real estate agents have sustained physical assault
- 92% of agents use mobile safety apps during showings
- 60% of agents attend safety training sessions annually
- 70% of real estate companies have implemented safety policies
- 45% of agents are concerned about being targeted by thieves during open houses
- 51% of new agents report feeling unprepared for safety issues
- 78% of agents consider client screening essential for safety
Did you know that over two-thirds of real estate agents have faced unsafe situations during property visits, highlighting an urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the industry?
Agent Perceptions and Confidence
- 43% of real estate professionals believe safety protocols can significantly reduce risks
- 51% of new agents report feeling unprepared for safety issues
- 58% of agents feel confident in their safety after using safety tools
- 63% of real estate agents feel that clients sometimes test their safety protocols
- 55% of agents believe that safety concerns impact their decision to take on certain listings
- 74% of real estate agents feel that safety technology has improved their security
- 66% of agents consider safety training to be an essential part of their professional development
- 44% of agents report feeling more secure after implementing safety policies
Agent Perceptions and Confidence Interpretation
While over half of agents still feel unprepared for safety challenges, a growing reliance on tech tools and safety training is turning the real estate profession into a safer, more confident industry—though client testing remains the unpredictable hurdle in this security upgrade.
Safety Incidents and Threats
- 68% of real estate agents have experienced at least one unsafe situation during a property visit
- 36% of realtors report feeling unsafe during open houses
- 54% of agents have avoided a listing due to safety concerns
- 27% of agents experienced verbal threats during showings
- 15% of real estate agents have sustained physical assault
- 45% of agents are concerned about being targeted by thieves during open houses
- 23% of agents have experienced stalking behavior from clients
- 40% of real estate agents avoid going alone to certain listings
- 65% of agents have post-visit safety check-ins with colleagues or friends
- 29% of agents have received threats via email or text
- 52% of agents have been approached by strangers with suspicious intent
- 69% of real estate agents utilize neighborhood safety data to inform their clients
- 34% of agents have had to call emergency services during a property visit
- 22% of agents have been assaulted physically or verbally by a client
- 41% of agents have experienced an attempted break-in at their home or office
- 26% of agents have been followed or trailed during a showing
- 20% of agents have had to cancel a showing due to safety issues
- 48% of agents have been approached by aggressive or suspicious individuals at property listings
- 30% of agents have documented safety incidents in their professional history
Safety Incidents and Threats Interpretation
With nearly seven out of ten real estate agents facing some form of danger during property visits—from verbal threats to physical assaults—it's clear that in the world of real estate, safety isn't just a priority; it's an urgent necessity that often lurks behind the open house sign.
Safety Preparedness and Protocols
- 70% of real estate companies have implemented safety policies
- 78% of agents consider client screening essential for safety
- 89% of real estate brokerages provide safety protocols to their agents
- 32% of real estate offices conduct safety audits regularly
- 31% of agents keep a safety kit in their vehicle
- 47% of agents participate in safety drills organized by their agencies
- 49% of agencies have emergency response plans in place
- 72% of agents plan routes ahead of showings to avoid unsafe areas
- 38% of agents report difficulty obtaining safety resources from their brokerages
- 84% of agencies conduct safety seminars, training or workshops annually
- 39% of agents take self-defense courses to improve safety
- 71% of agencies establish safety protocols for open houses
Safety Preparedness and Protocols Interpretation
While the majority of real estate agencies recognize the importance of safety measures—from client screening to open house protocols—less than half conduct regular safety audits or provide comprehensive safety resources, highlighting the ongoing need for more proactive and consistent safety practices in the industry.
Safety Technologies and Training
- 82% of real estate agents carry personal safety alarms or tools
Safety Technologies and Training Interpretation
With 82% of agents arming themselves with safety alarms or tools, it's clear that in real estate, securing a sale isn't the only thing on their mind—safety comes just as high on the priority list.
Use of Safety Technologies and Training
- 92% of agents use mobile safety apps during showings
- 60% of agents attend safety training sessions annually
- 80% of agents advocate for ongoing safety education
- 59% of agents use virtual tours to reduce the number of physical visits
- 83% of real estate brokers recommend using safety apps during property visits
Use of Safety Technologies and Training Interpretation
With 92% of agents relying on mobile safety apps and a strong push for ongoing safety education, the real estate industry is increasingly turning digital—transforming showings from potentially risky encounters into safer, smarter transactions.