REALTOR® Safety: 3 Things That Aren’t as Safe as You Think

Louisiana REALTORS • September 18, 2019

We all have our habits and routines that develop over time.  It’s easy to get comfortable in these actions and not give them a second thought.  However, even if you don’t think about it, parts of your daily routine could be putting you in an unnecessary danger. Here are 3 things many REALTORS® do that aren’t safe as you may think.

Leaving Your Belongings Unattended

Whether you’re at an open house or in your office, it’s easy to get distracted or busy and leave your valuable belongings unattended.  Whether it’s a purse or briefcase, phone or tablet, or even jewelry, these can present a golden opportunity for thieves.  You should always keep your small electronics with you.  Lock your other valuables in a drawer or in the trunk of your car.

Sharing Technology

Whether you are passing your phone around or logging into a company computer, there are a lot of things that can happen to yours or your client’s information.  Forgetting to log out, responding to suspicious emails, and visiting unsecure sites can all result in identity theft and other cyber dangers .  With all of the sensitive information involved in real estate transactions, protecting this data needs to be a top priority.

Not Having Emergency Equipment in Your Car

Much of your day is spent running the roads.  Visiting clients, going to meetings, back and forth from the office.  It’s important that you are prepared should something happen to your car.  A flat tire or a dead battery can totally derail your schedule.  This is why it’s important to be equipped with emergency equipment like jumper cables, a jack, an air compressor, and even a first aid kit. 

These are only a few habits that increase your risk of finding yourself in an unsafe scenario.  While you’re first responsibility to be a knowledgeable, professional REALTOR® for your clients, it’s also important to take a close look at your daily routine to ensure that you make each day a safe one .

Webinar Recording - 2026 Tax Season Updates from Greg Kennedy, CPA

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 26, 2026
Tax Questions & Updates for 2026 Webinar Recording Now Available

Consumer Guide Update: Staging Your House For A Sale

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 20, 2026
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide that explains the concept of home staging, offers DIY staging tips and missteps and shares the latest NAR member sentiment on how staging can help buyers better visualize the property as their future home and potentially net sellers a higher price. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Staging Your House for a Sale Spotting Deepfake Scams in Real Estate Are You Ready to Invest in Real Estate? Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for the next consumer guide, which discusses home mortgage options that allow buyers to fold in renovation costs.

2026 Legislative Session Scoop - Week 2 Recap

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 20, 2026
With legislative work wrapped for week two of the session, here is your look back at what took place inside the halls of the Capitol. This week was defined by one major theme: workforce. Across both chambers, lawmakers moved a substantial package of measures focused on workforce development and reforms to Louisiana’s labor and workers’ compensation systems. House Labor Committee One of the busiest areas of activity was the House Labor Committee, which met Thursday morning and took up a slate of bills tied to employment policy, workforce structure and independent contractor issues like measures on portable benefits. The committee’s work underscored the broader push this session to modernize Louisiana’s workforce. Workers’ Compensation Reform The conversation around workers’ compensation reform also gained serious momentum. On the House side, additional labor-related bills addressed independent contractor definitions and other employment law issues. This week marked one of the first major pushes of the session on labor and workforce policy. House & Governmental Affairs Beyond labor-focused legislation, activity also continued in other key committees. In the House & Governmental Affairs Committee, lawmakers advanced multiple bills dealing with the timing of bond and tax elections. Tax, Commerce and Property Looking back at the broader week-two agenda, the Legislature also began considering several tax, commerce, and property-related measures, including proposals impacting property tax assessments, homestead exemptions, and the issues affecting private property. While workforce dominated the week, these issues are starting to gain traction as the session moves forward. A portion of our legislative package will be heard next week as HB 468 moves to the House Commerce Committee and HB 292 moves to the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee. Be on the lookout for any potential calls-to-action for these, or any other upcoming bills. Please view the weekly bill tracking report provided by our lobbying team over at Harris, DeVille and Associates.
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