The news of slain real estate agent Beverly Carter rattled the nation. Carter disappeared Thursday, September 25, 2014, after showing a home for sale in Scott, Ark. to someone she believed was a prospective buyer. As with any occupation, there are occasional hazards. For real estate professionals, some of the safety concerns are unique to our industry.

Angela Rose

Angela Rose, team leader of the Arlington (Va.) market center and founder of PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, a national nonprofit that works to prevent sexual and domestic violence, contributed commentary to HLN regarding real estate agent safety. “As both a licensed real estate professional and a kidnapping survivor, I have been profoundly impacted by the ongoing case of murdered Realtor Beverly Carter,” Rose said.

Rose offers seven important tips that all real estate professionals should follow. You can read them here. September was REALTOR® Safety Month. By following these safety tips every day and sharing them with your team members, you can make every month one of safety awareness. “Although we don’t want to live our lives in fear, we must be aware,” Rose said.