Lone Worker Safety for Real Estate Agents and Property Professionals

Real estate professionals often work alone, whether meeting buyers, hosting open houses, or inspecting vacant properties. These situations can expose them to risks such as aggression, theft, medical emergencies, and delayed access to help. Protect your team with SoloProtect’s lone worker safety solutions. Our discreet devices and mobile app offer instant emergency support, silent panic alarms, GPS tracking, and 24/7 monitoring to help real estate professionals stay safe while working alone.

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Staying safe in real estate: The key data

38,800

injuries and illnesses in real estate (BLS 2021)

fatalities in the real estate industry (BLS 2021)

33%

of realtors fear for their personal safety (National Association of Realtors)

Real Estate Risks

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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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The SoloProtect Curve for Real Estate Professionals

Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, the SoloProtect Curve is ideal for real estate professionals who frequently work alone. Featuring a discreet silent alarm button, GPS location tracking, and 24/7 monitoring, it provides immediate access to support during property viewings, open houses, inspections, and meetings in unfamiliar locations.

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Our other devices:

App

Shield

ID Touch

Features to Protect Realtors and Agents

Explore the safety features designed to protect real estate professionals — from GPS tracking and discreet panic alarms to check-in tools — helping lone workers stay secure during property viewings and site visits.

Red Alert: Emergency Alarm for Lone Worker Safety

The Red Alert is a powerful 24/7 lone worker panic button designed to help protect employees in high-risk or isolated environments. At the push of a button, workers can quickly raise an emergency alert and connect to immediate support, helping organizations strengthen workplace safety and employee protection.

Man Down Alarm: Automatic Alarms for Lone Worker Safety

The SoloProtect Man Down Alarm also known as an Incapacitation Alert or Person Down Alarm delivers automatic emergency protection when a device or mobile app detects a slip, trip, or fall that may leave a lone worker unable to respond. It immediately triggers a rapid response process helping ensure help is dispatched without delay when it matters most.

Ready2Talk® Live Monitored Calls for Lone Worker Reassurance and Safety

Ready2Talk is an innovative, proactive chaperone service designed to support lone workers in situations where there is a clear safety risk. It provides live, guided communication support to help de-escalate incidents, reduce risk exposure, and ensure workers feel supported and connected when they need it most.

Check-In: Record Messages to Support Lone Worker Safety and Response

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: Lone Worker Safety Timer for Low or No-Signal Areas

In areas with limited or low signal, the Monitoring Timer provides extended protection and added peace of mind for lone and remote workers. It helps ensure ongoing safety coverage when connectivity is unreliable, supporting consistent oversight and employee well-being in challenging environments.

Mass Notification System: Emergency Alerts for Lone Workers

Our mobile app customers can send mass notifications to users to quickly alert them of potential risks or active incidents that may impact personal safety or business operations. This enables fast, coordinated communication across teams, helping organizations respond efficiently, reduce risk exposure, and keep workers informed when it matters most.

Location Map: Lone Worker Location Feature

Keep full visibility of your lone and remote workforce with the Location Map feature. This geolocation tool sends scheduled location updates to SoloProtect Insights, giving you clear oversight of employee movements. Improve coordination, response efficiency, and duty of care while strengthening safety, visibility, and accountability across your mobile teams.

Monitoring Center: 24/7 Lone Worker Alarm Monitoring

The Monitoring Center is a 24/7 state-of-the-art facility staffed by highly trained operators who deliver fast, professional, and reliable support for lone, remote, and high-risk workers. Our operators listen to incidents within 3 seconds and initiate responses in just over 41 seconds, ensuring critical situations are assessed quickly and the appropriate action is taken without delay.

SoloProtect Insights: Lone Worker Safety Dashboard & Reporting Tool

The power behind our lone worker safety solution — streamline onboarding, training, device and app allocation, reporting, location tracking, alarm data, risk messaging, and workforce safety management from one centralized platform.

Protecting Realtors and Agents

Built for Real Estate Professionals

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Provides rapid assistance during property showings and open houses.

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Ensures a quick response in case of accidents or threats.

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Demonstrates a commitment to agent safety, enhancing the agency's reputation.

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Reduces liability and risks associated with working alone.

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Attracts and retains talented agents by prioritizing their safety.

Protecting Real Estate Leaders For Over 20 years.

Sky is using SoloProtect devices to keep workers safe while they work alone.

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"Many of our colleagues are in front-line, 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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“From the first interaction with SoloProtect, they provided Bella Casa with a team of people who wanted to understand our needs and do the best possible job to meet those needs”

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Frequently asked questions from Real Estate workers

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

Real 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 real estate business?

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

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Are there legal requirements or regulations that real 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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