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September is REALTOR Safety Month
Louisiana REALTORS® • September 10, 2024
September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and there's no better time to reassess your safety protocols and make safety a top-of-mind priority.
The reality in real estate is that there are some real threats when working in the field, and it's crucial to be prepared. The 2023 REALTOR® Safety Survey highlights alarming statistics of the potential dangers REALTORS® face while on the job:
- 56,000 REALTORS® were victims of a crime while performing their duties.
- 322,000 REALTORS® felt fear for their safety while on the job.
- 406,000 REALTORS® don’t have safety protocols in place to protect themselves.
Here's how NAR's REALTOR® Safety Program can make a significant difference in your safety:
- Resources, tools and tips: proven techniques from field professionals to stay aware and prepared, helping ensure your safety at all times.
- Boost confidence: empower yourself with information and tools to handle challenging situations in the field effectively.
- Free Live Webinars: join our REALTOR® Safety Month webinar on Sept. 18th, 12:00 pm CT, and learn how to identify potential threats, leverage technology for safety, and effectively handle emergencies.
Safety is a healthy habit that could save your life. So, don’t wait until the worst happens, and be prepared with measures to cut down the chances of becoming a target.
Remember, the real value in real estate is YOU!
Discover how REALTORS® play a key role in legislative advocacy, ensuring that real estate rules and regulations protect brokers, clients, and the market. Learn about the benefits and opportunities they provide.
REALTORS® are entrusted with a significant responsibility: to guide clients through one of life's most significant transactions—the purchase or sale of a home.
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on seller disclosures. This guide covers the basics of what home characteristics sellers are required to disclose to help potential buyers make informed decisions and protect sellers from legal liability. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days 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: Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home 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 homebuying 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 next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover tactics for marketing your home.
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