Lone Worker Safety Solutions for Real Estate Professionals

Real estate professionals often work alone, conducting property viewings, open houses, or inspections in various environments. Ensuring their safety with reliable lone worker safety devices and apps is crucial for their wellbeing and compliance with safety regulations.

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Staying Safe in Real Estate: The Key Data

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Estate agents said safety isn't taken seriously enough (Propertymark 2023)

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Lone workers are attacked per day in the UK (IOSH 2023)

Lone workers in the UK in 2023 (IOSH 2023)

Common Lone Working Risks in Real Estate

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Meeting strangers in unfamiliar locations.

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Irregular working hours - often darker evenings.

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Open house events require agents to welcome strangers into a property.

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Remote property viewings increases vulnerability.

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Slips, trips and falls - especially in cold, icy conditions.

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Carrying out property appraisals in isolated areas.

The ID Touch is Popular with Real Estate Workers

It's a personal safety device disguised as an ID badge which means it's very discreet to activate. But we understand that one size doesn't fit all! So why not mix and match to suit the requirements of your team?

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Our other devices:

Lone Worker Safety Features for Real Estate Professionals

Explore essential lone worker safety features designed for real estate professionals, including panic alarms, GPS tracking, and 24/7 monitoring, to ensure safety during property visits and client meetings.

Red Alert (Panic Button)

This 24/7 lone worker panic alarm is designed to quickly get help to your lone workers at the push of a button.

Man Down Alarm

Our Man Down Alarm, sometimes referred to as a 'Incapacitation Alert' or 'Person Down Alarm', provides a quick emergency response if a SoloProtect device or mobile app detects incapacitation due to a slip, trip or fall.

Ready2Talk®

Ready2Talk is an innovative, proactive chaperone service designed to support workers in situations where there’s a clear safety risk.

Check-In

The Check-In feature allows a user to record a short message, providing information about their location and activity to inform any subsequent alerts.

Monitoring Timer

In areas with low signal, the Monitoring Timer offers extensive protection and peace of mind to your lone and remote working employees.

Mass Notification System

Our mobile app customers can send mass notifications to their team to broadcast potential risks or live incidents that could affect their personal safety and/ or business operations.

Latest Location

Monitor the location of your mobile workforce to track the progress of work, redeploy workers to where they're needed, and identify efficiencies.

24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre

The Alarm Receiving Centre is a 24/7, state-of-the-art, monitoring environment, where highly-trained operators deliver the best possible response for your lone workers.

SoloProtect Insights

The power behind our solution: onboarding, training, device/app allocation, reporting, location data, alarm evidence, risk messaging, and more.

How Lone Worker Safety Devices Protect Estate Agents and Property Professionals

Benefits of Lone Worker Safety Solutions in Real Estate

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Enhances safety for agents conducting solo property viewings.

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Provides real-time location tracking for lone workers.

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Ensures quick emergency response through panic alerts.

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Demonstrates commitment to employee safety and compliance.

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Reduces risks associated with working alone in unfamiliar environments.

Protecting Real Esate Leaders for Over 20 Years.

"I cannot stress enough the importance of implementing a lone worker solution. It is our responsibility not only to ensure the safety of our lone workers but also to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to their welfare."

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"Many of our colleagues are in frontline, customer-facing roles and SoloProtect’s lone worker devices give them immediate access to support in the event of an emergency.”

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"The lone worker devices from SoloProtect give our employees assurance that support will be available at the press of a button."

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Frequently Asked Questions from Real Estate Workers

What are the specific risks that estate agents face while working alone, and how can lone worker security address them?

Estate agents working alone face risks such as meeting strangers in vacant properties, navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods, and hosting open house events. Lone worker security solutions, like panic buttons and safety apps, provide real-time communication and emergency alerts, enabling quick responses to potential threats.

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How can I choose the right lone worker security solution for my estate agency?

When selecting a lone worker security solution, consider factors such as ease of use, reliability, 24/7 monitoring, GPS tracking, and the ability to customise escalation procedures. Assess the unique needs of your agents to find the solution that best suits your organisation.

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Are there legal requirements or regulations that estate agencies need to follow regarding lone worker safety?

The legal requirements regarding lone worker safety can vary by location. It's essential to stay informed about local occupational health and safety regulations. Implementing comprehensive safety measures not only helps comply with these regulations but also reduces potential liabilities in case of workplace incidents.

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What are the best lone worker safety devices for real estate agents?

Devices like the ID Touch offer discreet safety features tailored for real estate professionals, including panic buttons and GPS tracking, ensuring safety during solo property visits.