Realtor® Safety Month: Make Safety Part of Your Routine

September is Realtor® Safety Month, a timely reminder that safety should be part of every real estate professional’s routine, not something we think about only after something goes wrong.

September 1, 2026

Real estate often means meeting people you’ve never met before, entering unfamiliar properties, hosting open houses and working alone. While you can’t predict every situation, taking a few simple precautions and using the right tools can help you feel more prepared and confident in the field.

Your Safety Is Part of Your Business

Safety doesn’t have to mean adding complicated steps to your day. Small habits can make a meaningful difference: let someone know where you’re going, trust your instincts, avoid working alone when possible and take a moment to gather information before meeting a new prospect face-to-face.

It’s also important to remember that safety extends beyond you. The right precautions can help protect your clients, their properties and your business, too.

That’s why DMAR is committed to giving members access to tools that make safer practices easier.

A Free Safety Tool for Every DMAR Member: Forewarn

One of the most valuable safety resources included with your DMAR membership is Forewarn, a proactive safety and lead-intelligence tool available 100% free to all DMAR members.

Forewarn allows you to quickly gather information about a prospective client before a face-to-face meeting. Using a name or phone number, members can verify identity and access information such as phone and address history, property records and criminal history.

That means you can walk into a showing, open house or initial client meeting with more information—and potentially fewer surprises.

A New Way to Check for Potential Risk

Forewarn has also introduced Household Risk, a feature that allows real estate professionals to search by property address and identify potential risk indicators associated with individuals connected to that household. This can provide an additional layer of information before you arrive at a property.

Whether you’re meeting a new buyer, preparing for a showing or hosting an open house, having more context can help you make informed decisions about how you approach the appointment.

Make Safety a Habit

Realtor® Safety Month is a great time to take a fresh look at your personal safety practices and make sure the tools available to you are actually being used.

A few good habits to keep in your routine:

Know before you go. Gather information about new prospects before meeting them in person.
Share your plans. Let a colleague, friend or family member know where you’ll be and when you expect to be finished.
Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, give yourself permission to leave or reschedule.
Stay aware. Pay attention to your surroundings, particularly when working alone or in unfamiliar properties.
Use your technology. Take advantage of safety tools like Forewarn and your SentriKey® resources.
Don’t let convenience override safety. A few extra minutes of preparation can be worth it.

Your DMAR Membership Includes Forewarn... Have You Activated It?

If you haven’t activated your complimentary Forewarn account yet, there’s no better time than Realtor® Safety Month. Registration is simple: use the email address associated with your DMAR membership, activate your account and download the Forewarn app.

Activate Your Free Forewarn Account →

Safety isn’t about being fearful. It’s about being prepared. This September, make safety a non-negotiable part of the way you do business.