Inman Highlights Tether RE in Coverage of Agent Safety
Tether RE was included in a recent Inman article examining how the tragic deaths of real estate agents Ashley Okland and Beverly Carter helped reshape the industry’s approach to safety.
Marian McPherson’s article, “The 2 agent deaths that rewrote the industry's safety rules”, traces the development of safety pledges, training requirements and stronger protocols designed to protect real estate professionals.
In discussing the role of technology, Inman names Tether RE among the tools helping address the risks agents face:
“However, an equal number of innovators and safety experts are fighting back on behalf of agents — creating tools such as Bond, Tether RE and Forewarn to mitigate some of the danger that comes with such a public-facing job.”
The article underscores that safety requires continued attention. Despite progress across the industry, roughly one in five Realtors reported experiencing a situation that made them fear for their safety, according to the National Association of Realtors’ most recent safety survey cited by Inman.
For Tether RE, the mention highlights the importance of safety technology as part of a broader approach that includes education, consistent protocols and accountability. The legacies of Okland and Carter remain a powerful reminder of why that work matters.
