Peace of Mind in the Field: GMAR Agents Gain Added Protection with Tether RE
Milwaukee, WI – 9/5/25 – The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) is proud to announce a collaboration with Tether RE, the nation’s leading real estate safety and productivity platform, to provide members with access to industry-leading safety tools designed to protect agents in the field.
Through this initiative, GMAR will provide access to Tether RE subscriptions for its members, offering peace of mind and innovative technology built specifically for real estate professionals.
“Our members are our greatest asset, and their safety is our top priority,” said John Gscheidmeier, GMAR Safety Chair. “By bringing Tether RE to our agents, we’re equipping them with a powerful platform that provides layered protection—ensuring they feel confident and supported during every showing, open house, and client interaction.”
Tether RE delivers a comprehensive suite of safety and productivity features designed exclusively for real estate agents, including:
✅ 24/7 Live Safety Monitoring – Trained safety agents provide real-time support during showings, open houses, and client meetings.
✅ SOS Alerts & Proximity Timers – Quick, discreet alerts and automatic timers that notify contacts and dispatch help when needed.
✅ Struggle & Impact Detection – Smart motion technology detects falls, struggles, or sudden impacts and triggers emergency alerts automatically.
✅ Client Verification Tools* – On-demand phone number lookups, address checks, and criminal background checks to help agents screen clients and appointments.
✅ Navigation & Mileage Tracking – Integrated navigation tools and automatic mileage logging for business reporting and tax deductions.
✅ Brokerage Branding Options – Custom branding for a professional, client-facing experience.
*Client verification tools, such as reverse phone lookups and criminal background checks, are available as pay-per-use features for members.
“From the moment we first met John, his passion for safety and his dedication to his members was crystal clear,” said Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE. “His background and leadership make him uniquely driven to ensure GMAR members have the protection and peace of mind they deserve while doing their jobs. We’re honored to collaborate with GMAR to make that happen.”
About the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® (GMAR)
The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® serves thousands of real estate professionals across the region. GMAR is committed to supporting its members through education, advocacy, and resources that foster professionalism, protect property rights, and ensure agents have the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
About Tether RE
Tether RE is the nation’s leading real estate safety and productivity platform, offering 24/7 live safety monitoring, discreet emergency alerts, client verification tools, and integrated productivity features. Designed exclusively for real estate professionals, Tether RE ensures agents can operate with confidence—knowing their safety and efficiency are supported at every step.
