Realtor® Safety Matters!
The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about safety; create a safety plan and follow it; and encourage your fellow REALTORS® to do the same.
Top 5 Safety Action Items for REALTORS®
VAR September Safety Class
Real Estate Safe Practices: Work Safely & Protect Your Clients
DON’T MISS Tracey the Safety Lady! VAR will feature an action-packed, information-rich 3-hour CE class that will focus on real estate safety practices, with insights on how to work safely and protect your clients. Tracey is one of the leading safety instructors in the nation and has been featured on The Today Show, in the Boston Globe, Washington Post, and on CBS, NBC and Fox News! Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn:
- Real estate safe work practices
- How to safely screen clients
- Tips for safe open houses, virtually and in-person
- Safety insights when showing distressed property
- How to safely use photos for personal marketing and for marketing your listings
- How to become a safety resource for buyers
Instructor: Tracey Hawkins
Tracey Hawkins, a.k.a. “Tracey, the Safety Lady,” is founder and CEO of Safety and Security Source. She is a former real estate agent who, for more than 24 years, has been a national speaker, educator and real estate safety expert. She has created the country’s only real estate safety designation, the Consumer Safety and Security Specialist (CSSS) program, as well as the Broker, Manager, and Owner Certification Workshop with an Office Safety Policy Handbook.
September 14
9am-12pm
Cost: $59
Location: VAR Conference Room
148 State St., Montpelier, VT
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