Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS® Teams Up with Tether RE to Prioritize Agent Safety
Arnold, MD, May 21, 2025 – The Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS® (AACAR) is raising the standard for agent safety by partnering with Tether RE, the only all-in-one safety platform designed specifically to protect real estate professionals from first contact through closing. This new collaboration highlights AACAR’s strong commitment to its members and its leadership in promoting lasting safety solutions in the real estate industry.
"Safety has always been a core priority for us," said Robert Johnston, CEO of AACAR. "Partnering with Tether RE allows us to bring that focus front and center while equipping our members with advanced, easy-to-use safety tools. NAR’s investment in Tether RE will help continue to keep them the most advanced safety platform.”
Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE, added: "We’re thrilled to welcome AACAR as a Safety Partner and applaud their leadership in making agent safety a serious, ongoing priority. Tether RE offers a powerful, all-in-one solution—including client screening, 24/7 live monitoring, and emergency alerts—all within a single, streamlined app. REALTORS® use it daily not only for smart productivity features like mileage and expense tracking, but for the peace of mind that comes with knowing help is always a tap away, from first interaction to final closing."
About Anne Arundel Association of REALTORS®
The Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS® (AACAR) has been in business since 1941. AACAR is a membership organization consisting of REALTORS® and Affiliate Members. AACAR supports over 2,600 Members who serve Central Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay area. As a REALTOR® member of AACAR, members also belong to Maryland REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.
About Tether RE
Tether RE delivers a comprehensive safety platform tailored to real estate professionals. It offers 24/7 live safety monitoring for real-time support during showings and client interactions, along with client background checks to ensure safer engagements. Key features include discreet SOS Alerts, enabling agents to quickly notify emergency contacts or authorities, and Proximity Safety Timers that automatically track showing schedules. The platform also includes Impact/Struggle Detection, which senses sudden movements or impacts and sends immediate alerts, providing agents with an added layer of protection and safety in the field. More info at: www.TetherRE.com
