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Ohio REALTORS® Partners with Tether RE to Champion Agent Safety

Ohio REALTORS® Partners with Tether RE to Champion Agent Safety

May 1, 2025

Ohio REALTORS® has taken a powerful step toward prioritizing REALTOR® safety by joining forces with Tether RE, the only comprehensive safety tool designed to help keep agents safe “from contact to close.” This new alliance is a reflection of Ohio REALTORS®' deep-rooted commitment to supporting the well-being of its members and elevating safety standards throughout the real estate industry.

"At Ohio REALTORS®, the safety of our members is a serious and ongoing priority," said Scott Williams, CEO of Ohio REALTORS®. "By partnering with Tether RE, we're able to shine a spotlight on the importance of agent safety and raise awareness about the tools available to keep our members informed and protected throughout their transactions."

Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE, shared her enthusiasm for the partnership: "We’re honored to welcome Ohio REALTORS® as a Safety Advocate and applaud their leadership in recognizing that REALTOR® safety is more than a trend, it’s a responsibility. Tether RE offers a powerful, all-in-one safety solution, combining buyer verification, 24/7 live safety monitoring, and real-time alerts in one intuitive app. Agents rely on Tether RE daily for tools like mileage tracking and expense reporting, all while knowing that comprehensive safety features are quietly working in the background, ready when they need them most–from first contact to close.”

About Ohio REALTORS®
Ohio REALTORS®, with more than 35,000 members, is the largest professional trade association in Ohio. Leading with expertise, professionalism, and an entrepreneurial spirit, REALTORS® in Ohio are committed to their clients and communities.

About Tether RE
Tether RE delivers a comprehensive safety platform tailored to real estate professionals. It offers 24/7 live safety monitoring for real-time support during showings and client interactions, along with client background checks to ensure safer engagements. Key features include discreet SOS Alerts, enabling agents to quickly notify emergency contacts or authorities, and Proximity Safety Timers that automatically track showing schedules. The platform also includes Impact/Struggle Detection, which senses sudden movements or impacts and sends immediate alerts, providing agents with an added layer of protection and safety in the field.

For more information about Ohio REALTORS'® safety initiatives, visit https://www.srar.com/tether-re/

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