REALTOR® Safety Resources

Explore Safety Tools, Articles, Classes & More

Risks to your safety are out there. We want you to feel empowered if an imminent threat, of any kind, comes your way. We’ve compiled tools for your use, articles to brush up on your knowledge and information for you to share with your colleagues and clients to encourage safe practices.

Check back routinely for updates. Pro tip: contact your managing broker or brokerage for their safety resources, too!

Apps & Digital Tools for Chicago REALTORS®

ForeWarn

This proactive safety and lead intelligence app can provide instant knowledge about a prospective client before you ever meet face-to-face.

Chicago REALTOR® Members get Forewarn included in your membership. Learn more about how to get started (member sign-in required to access this page).

SentriLock

Included in a SentriLock Membership, the Agent Safety feature in the SentriKey app automatically and discreetly alerts your designated emergency contact when you do not feel safe or cannot confirm your safety.

Also, SentriConnect is a free mobile app for non-SentriLock members to provide more secure and trackable access to lockboxes, eliminating the possibility of 1-Day Code sharing.

Showing Beacon

Included in your MRED Subscription, this built-in safety feature in the ShowingTime app allows you to set a safety timer or instantly send a text alert to a designated contact if you feel unsafe during a showing or meeting.

Helpful, Quick Reads

Training & More from NAR

NAR Safety Network
Residential Safety Report [NAR Log-In Required]
Commercial Safety Report [NAR Log-In Required]

Local Safety Resources

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® provides these resources for informational purposes only. Inclusion of concealed carry information does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation or encouragement to carry a firearm. REALTORS® are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws and for making their own personal safety decisions.

  • Learn about State Concealed Carry License Laws at isp.illinois.gov.
  • Learn about City Requirements for Concealed Carry Signage at chicago.gov.

Latest Safety Articles

The Real Estate Cybersecurity Playbook: How to Protect Yourself & Your Clients

  • By Staff | January 14, 2026

Our ability to work, travel, relax and even find human connection often relies in some way on technology. Technology gives us unparalleled access to information and convenience, but it also […]

Safety First: Essential Tips for REALTORS® & Clients

  • By Staff | September 2, 2025

Every day, REALTORS® navigate situations that carry potential risks, like working alone, entering unfamiliar homes, meeting new clients and sharing personal information. By making safety a constant priority, you protect […]

Keeping Yourself & Your Clients Safe: REALTOR® Safety Month

  • By Staff | September 3, 2024

REALTORS® face job-related risks every day—working alone, meeting with strangers in unfamiliar places and sharing personal information. Incorporating safety practices can help mitigate risks and ensure safety. Keep reading for […]

Your Safety is The Biggest Priority: REALTOR® Safety Month Resources

  • By Staff | September 1, 2023

Risks to your safety are out there. We want you to feel empowered if an imminent threat, of any kind, comes your way. We’ve compiled tools for your use, articles […]

Commit to Your Safety: 9 Practices to Build Into Your Routine

  • By Staff | August 25, 2023

Your safety is important. Make a promise to yourself to adopt intentional safety practices and habits into your routine. It’s important that we are knowledgeable, aware and empowered to keep […]

REALTOR® Safety: Insight To Keep You Safe in Dangerous Situations

  • By Staff | October 6, 2022

On September 25th, 2014, Arkansas REALTOR® Beverly Carter embarked on her last showing of the day at a rural property for a married couple who told her they were planning […]

REALTOR® Safety Month Tools & Resources For You & Your Clients

  • By Staff | September 2, 2022

Risks to your safety are out there. We want you to feel empowered if an imminent threat, of any kind, comes your way. We’ve compiled tools for your use, articles […]

Public Safety: The Mayor Addresses Your Concerns Directly

  • By Staff | July 5, 2022

As REALTORS®, we are integral members of our communities, working together to ensure Chicago remains a vibrant place to live, work and play. We’ve heard from many of you that […]