West Virginia REALTORS® Put Safety First with Statewide Tether RE Member Benefit
Charleston, WV – [8/29/2025] – The West Virginia Association of REALTORS® (WVAR) is proud to announce a new partnership with Tether RE, the nation’s leading real estate safety and productivity platform, to provide all members with access to advanced safety tools designed to protect agents in the field.
Through this partnership, every WVAR member will receive a complimentary subscription to Tether RE as part of their member benefits. This includes full access to the platform along with eight complimentary client verification lookups per member, per month—all included in association dues.
We are excited to offer Tether RE as a member benefit to all of our REALTORS ® ️,” said Raymond Joseph, Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia Association of REALTORS®. “This is not another lookup app, although those features are part of the functionality. Tether RE is a true safety app that does so much more. We’re not just offering a tool, we’re providing our members real time safety in the field with access to innovative technology that delivers both peace of mind and efficiency to help keep them safe every single day.”
Tether RE delivers a comprehensive suite of safety features specifically designed for real estate professionals, including:
24/7 Live Safety Monitoring – Professional safety agents available in real time during showings, open houses, and client meetings.
SOS Alerts & Proximity Timers – Instant, discreet emergency alerts and location-based timers that notify contacts and dispatch assistance if needed.
Struggle & Impact Detection – Smart motion technology that detects falls, struggles, or sudden impacts and triggers emergency alerts automatically.
Client Verification – Buyer and prospect verification tools, including background checks. As part of WVAR’s benefit package, each member receives 8 complimentary lookups every month.
Navigation & Mileage Tracking – Integrated navigation between showings and automatic mileage logging for business reporting and tax deductions.
Brokerage Branding – Custom branding options to create a professional and unified client-facing experience.
“Tether RE was built to protect real estate professionals from contact to close,” said Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE. “We are honored to partner with WVAR to bring peace of mind and safety to every REALTOR® in the state. Our mission is to ensure that agents can focus on their clients and business, knowing their safety is being actively monitored every step of the way.”
About the West Virginia Association of REALTORS® (WVAR)
The West Virginia Association of REALTORS® is the voice of real estate in West Virginia, leading the industry with integrity, innovation, and unwavering support for our members and the communities they serve.They represent thousands of real estate professionals across the Mountain State. Dedicated to advancing professionalism, safeguarding property rights, and supporting members with education, advocacy, and resources, WVAR is committed to elevating the practice of real estate and protecting the professionals who make it possible.
About Tether RE
Tether RE is the nation’s leading real estate safety and productivity platform, offering agents 24/7 live safety monitoring, emergency alerts, client verification tools, and integrated productivity features. Designed exclusively for real estate professionals, Tether RE ensures that agents can operate with confidence, knowing that their safety is protected at every step.
