Safety Statistics for REALTORS®

Louisiana REALTORS • September 17, 2021

Statistics reveal a lot of different things. They can describe a team’s performance. They can indicate trends. They can be used to forecast. When it comes to your safety as REALTOR®, using these statistics and trends to forecast your personal safety plan can be very helpful. Knowledge, awareness, and empowerment are the key components of safety for every REALTOR®, and that is why the National Association of REALTORS®, NAR, conducts their Member Safety Report each year. Here are some interesting results from the past year.


  • Common, fear causing situations include: vacant homes, open houses, remote areas, and unsecured properties.
  • 38% of real estate professionals experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety.
  • 52% of male REALTORS® carry a weapon for self-defense, compared to 57% of female REALTORS®.
  • Pepper spray is the preferred weapon for women (27%). A firearm is the preferred weapon for men (25%).
  • 50% of REALTORS® surveyed meet unknown prospective clients in an office or public location first.
  • Before showing a home, 48% of female REALTORS® notify a friend or family member about their location; compared to 34% of male REALTORS®.
  • Smart phone safety apps are used by 44% of NAR members. The most popular is Find My iPhone (28%).
  • 44% of real estate brokerages have a standard procedure for agent safety.
  • 66% of real estate brokerages have a standard procedure for safeguarding and disposing of client data.
  • 71% of participants of a REALTOR® safety course feel more prepared for unknown situations.


Safety needs to be a top priority in your daily routine. Whether you are meeting new clients, referrals, return clients, showing a new property, or a home that you’ve been in before, taking the proper precautions can ensure a safe experience for you and your clients.

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