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Browse the siteSeptember 20 2016
The National Association of Realtors released their 2016 Member Safety Report today, and it's packed full of insights about how safe agents feel on the job, their personal experiences, and how their brokerages help reinforce agent security.
"Like most jobs that require interacting with the public, selling real estate involves some level of risk," NAR President Tom Salomone said in a statement.
NAR surveyed 3,000 Realtors and found that 5 percent of respondents had been a victim of a job-related crime. Nearly one in four Realtors have feared for their safety or the safety of their personal information. Here are a few other key statistics:
Agents most often said they felt fearful during open houses, when showing vacant and model homes, when working with properties that were unlocked or unsecured, and showing properties in remote areas.
Here's a breakdown of who has experienced fearful situations and where: