Tether RE Co-Founder Vanessa Martin Featured on NAR’s "Change Agents" Podcast to talk REALTOR® Safety
Tether RE Co-Founder Vanessa Martin has been featured as a guest on the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTOR® News Change Agents podcast. In the episode, How to Keep Real Estate Agents Safe, Vanessa sits down with host Bennett Richardson to explore the unique occupational hazards faced by real estate professionals and actionable strategies to enhance agent protection in the field.
Real estate remains one of the few professions where professionals regularly meet unfamiliar individuals alone inside unoccupied properties. Leveraging her background as a combat veteran and former military medic alongside her work developing agent safety technology at Tether RE, Martin outlines how agents and brokerages can proactively transition from vulnerable positions to vigilant, prepared operations
During the episode, Vanessa and Richardson discuss essential daily safety habits for private showings and open houses, the operational realities of modern safety technology paired with live dispatch monitoring, and methods for conducting responsible client pre-screening while maintaining strict compliance with Fair Housing regulations and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
“We provide pre-screening, but only 2% of criminals have ever been convicted of a crime. So just having a clear criminal background check is not enough. That next step of taking your safety into the field, whether that's with technology or being prepared with a plan, I think is wildly important.” — Vanessa Martin, Tether RE Co-Founder
The Change Agents podcast produced by NAR REALTOR® News blends candid interviews with industry thought leaders, quick market updates, and practical real-world guidance into a streamlined program examining the economic, technological, and leadership shifts reshaping the housing market.
The full episode, "How to Keep Real Estate Agents Safe with Vanessa Martin," is available on all major podcast platforms. Stream on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
About Tether RE
Tether RE is a real estate safety and technology company dedicated to protecting agents in the field. Built with insights from military veterans, safety professionals, and active real estate practitioners, Tether RE combines real-time technology, live dispatch monitoring, and compliant workflows to empower agents and brokerages across North America.
About the NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents Podcast
The NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents podcast connects real estate professionals with industry leaders, market updates, and forward-looking strategies. Hosted by Bennett Richardson, each episode explores the forces transforming today's real estate ecosystem—from technology and public policy to frontline agent success.
