Real estate agents using apps, wearable tech to stay safe

A look at the latest in 'smart jewelry' and other devices to protect you and your possessions
By TARA L. CHRISTIANSON

With the recent, horrible, kidnapping and death of Realtor Beverly Carter in Arkansas after showing a vacant home to an unknown person, personal safety is first and foremost on people’s minds today. As it should be. Every day.

Unfortunately, it can take events like these to take a hard look at how we and our brokerage (and/or our company) handle issues like personal safety for real estate agents. With most agents now carrying mobile devices of some nature and new technologies being released all the time, there are a number of materials, devices, companies and apps out there for you to choose from when deciding how to protect oneself.

Here are a few that we’ve uncovered...For the full article, click here.