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eal‑estate agents routinely meet strangers in vacant homes and share their locations on social media, making safety a major concern. NAR data shows 22 % of agents felt unsafe, 34 % of those incidents occurred during open houses, and 23 professionals died from violence in 2022. The following apps help agents protect themselves and their clients.
**1. Forewarn** – $20 / month
* Verify a prospect’s identity with just a phone number.
* Instant access to criminal history, financial data, and asset records.
* Many local associations offer it free to members.
**2. Safe Showings** – $4.99 / month (discount for annual payment)
* GPS‑enabled alert system that notifies emergency contacts if you’re in danger.
* Add friends, family, or a “real‑estate buddy” to receive live location updates.
**3. SentriLock** – $0–$200 / year (MLS‑dependent)
* Secure lockbox that allows only licensed agents to access listings.
* Temporary access for contractors and a built‑in safety alert feature.
* Owned by NAR; large lockboxes hold multiple keys.
**4. RealSafeAgent** – $4.99 / month
* Predictive analytics to flag potential threats before they occur.
* “Drop In” lets a community member join a showing if you feel unsafe.
* Detects prepaid phone usage and offers an “Accompany Me” pairing with another local agent.
**5. My SOS Family** – $3.49 / month after a 14‑day free trial
* Create a personal response team of spouse, coworkers, friends, and neighbors.
* Sends calls, texts, photos, and videos with your location when you trigger an SOS.
**6. People Smart** – $39 / month after a 7‑day $1 or $5 trial
* Reverse phone lookup for unknown callers.
* Provides name, location, and scam‑list status from a database of 100 + million contacts.
* Money‑back guarantee if unsatisfied.
**7. Citizen** – Free (Premium $39 / month)
* Real‑time alerts for local crime and 911 calls in over 60 U.S. cities.
* Hyper‑local crime data, emergency call notifications, and registered offender searches.
**8. ShowingTime** – Free via many MLSs
* Schedule and track showings securely.
* Homeowners can approve or decline visits; agents receive post‑showing feedback.
* Generates a record of each showing for compliance and safety.
**9. Rescu** – $9.99 / month after a 14‑day free trial (annual payment discount)
* One‑tap emergency contact for police, fire, and ambulance.
* Alerts chosen contacts and offers GPS tracking and live chat with dispatchers.
* Works on phone or smartwatch.
**10. bSafe** – $2 / month (annual discount)
* SOS activation via touch or voice.
* Auto‑recording and live‑streaming with GPS tracking when an emergency is triggered.
* Sends alerts to a pre‑selected network.
**Bottom line**
While no tool guarantees absolute safety, these apps provide layers of protection—from identity verification to real‑time alerts and emergency response. Equip yourself with the right combination to conduct open houses and showings confidently, knowing you have reliable support if danger arises.
