Tether RE Featured in NAR REALTOR® News
Tether RE was recently featured in NAR REALTOR® News, one of the most respected publications in the real estate industry.
In a Q&A with our co-founder Vanessa Martin, the article explores how Tether RE is closing a critical gap in agent safety — not just before showings, but in the moment when it matters most.
According to the 2024 REALTORS® and Member Safety Report, 22% of residential agents have experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety. That statistic is exactly what drives everything we build.
Vanessa, a U.S. Army combat veteran and former combat medic, co-founded Tether RE alongside Scott Martin. Their approach is rooted in the military concept of the "golden hour": the critical window after a traumatic event where a fast response can mean the difference between life and death.
That same urgency shapes how Tether RE works in the field: layered protection that combines client pre-screening, Proximity Safety Timers, SOS monitoring, and Impact & Struggle Detection, all running automatically in the background, even if an agent is unable to call for help.
As part of the 2025 REACH cohort from NAR's Second Century Ventures, Tether RE is actively expanding partnerships with REALTOR® associations, bringing this protection to more agents across the country.
"Agents deserve the highest level of commitment to their personal protection. They should not have to gamble their safety to do their jobs." — Vanessa Martin, Tether RE Co-Founder
