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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Louisiana REALTORS® wraps up 2025 and looks forward to 2026! Louisiana REALTORS® gathered in Baton Rouge from October 7–8 for the 2025 Fall Governance Meetings, a dynamic two-day event filled with professional development, strategic planning and member engagement. The day before the conference offered the conclusion to the 2025 LR Leadership Program with participants graduated from the yearlong program after a half-day session. The 2025 graduates include: Torri Byrd, Shawn Carter, Bradley Cook, Stefany Deroche, Mignon Richard Díaz, Alfra Dixon, Thaddeus Dixon, Glen Elliott, Yvonne Graham, Charlotte Johnson, Michelle LaBanca, Slagle McGuffee, Ellen Monroe, Matt Noel, Ros Pack, Tiffany Pellerin, Latonia Riggs, Shannon Rodi Nash, Trish Skellham, Rebecca Slone and Charlotte St. Romain. Additionally, a sold-out, full-day AI-Powered Real Estate Professional Certification course led by industry expert Matthew Rathbun blew away attendees and had them leaving the session with such invigoration. The first official day of the conference held focus on professional development and networking. Tuesday opened with an informative session entitled Professional Liability 101 from Rice Insurance Services Center, offering critical insights into E&O and risk management. RPR's session brought a wealth information to attendees and offered a hands-on learning experience for the tools offered online. Targeted sessions like the Local AE Meeting and the YPN Advisory Council Open Meeting provided space for peer exchange and innovation. The day concluded with a festive Opening Reception sponsored by Louisiana YPN, bringing members together to celebrate and connect. The next day offered collaboration and celebration with Closing the Affordability Gap, presented by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, equipping REALTORS® with tools to better serve clients in today’s market. Regional caucuses followed, allowing members from across Louisiana to discuss local issues and share best practices. The Board of Directors Meeting brought the governance portion of the event to a close with strategic decisions for the year ahead. At the Board Meeting, Chris Brock, Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana; Trish Leleux, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; Synde Devillier, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Scott McCubbin, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Amber Morrow, Greater Fort Polk Area REALTORS®; and David Moses, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; were elected as 2026 At-Large Directors. The grand finale? A spirited LSU Pregame Fan Experience and the highly anticipated Installation Ceremony, where new leadership was formally welcomed in a celebration of community and commitment. Louisiana REALTORS® looks forward to hosting REALTORS® from around the state at the Winter Leadership Conference, March 3-4, 2026, at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. We would like to thank our sponsors Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (GBRAR) , Zillow , Dax Roy Appraisals, Supra, American Home Shield, Guard Home Warranty fo r their generous support in helping make this conference happen!
