About this episode

Cathy Hickman discusses how realtor safety technology can protect agents during showings and the importance of using these tools effectively.

40% of realtors fear for their safety. What if your smartphone became the most powerful agent panic button you already carry? Cathy Hickman, co-creator of SafeAgent, explains how realtor safety technology transformed after three men ambushed her at a showing—and why slower markets create the most dangerous conditions for solo agents. EPISODE OVERVIEW Realtor safety technology saves lives, but only if agents actually use it—which is why SafeAgent co-creator Cathy Hickman built protection into devices you already carry. This episode reveals why traditional agent panic button systems fail (they're forgotten, visible to perpetrators, and require expensive hardware plus subscriptions), and how AI emergency alert technology solved these problems through smartphone and smartwatch integration. Cathy shares her harrowing squatter experience, explains why nearly one in five realtors have experienced life-threatening situations, and walks through comprehensive showing security protocols that go beyond technology. Learn which real estate security measures to implement before arriving at properties, why slower markets create more dangerous conditions than busy ones, and how emergency contacts…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Mills

Guest: Cathy Hickman

Topics covered

• realtor safety
• technology
• real estate
• emergency protocols
• self-defense
• market conditions

Keywords

• realtor safety
• panic button
• real estate technology
• emergency alerts
• self-defense training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SafeAgent

Places: Texas A&M

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