St. Louis, MO – June 13, 2025 – In a significant move to strengthen safety measures for real estate professionals, the St. Louis REALTORS® has announced a strategic partnership with Tether RE—the industry’s only end-to-end safety platform tailored specifically for real estate agents. This collaboration underscores the Association’s ongoing commitment to protecting its members and setting a new standard for safety in the real estate industry.
“Ensuring the safety of our members is a top priority,” said Dan Sale, CEO of the St. Louis REALTORS®. “Through our partnership with Tether RE, we’re taking concrete steps to raise awareness around REALTOR® safety and to provide our agents with the practical tools and training they need to stay secure throughout every transaction.”
Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE, expressed excitement about the partnership: “We’re thrilled to welcome the St. Louis REALTORS® into the Tether RE community. Their forward-thinking approach to agent safety mirrors our own philosophy. At Tether RE, we believe safety is non-negotiable. Our platform offers comprehensive features—like verified buyer screening, 24/7 live monitoring, and real-time alerts—so agents can focus on their work with greater confidence and peace of mind.”
About St. Louis REALTORS®
St. Louis REALTORS® is the voice of real estate in the Greater St. Louis area, representing 8,000 real estate professionals. St. Louis REALTORS® provides knowledge, guidance, and resources to our members, promotes diversity and growth within our region, encourages professionalism, and protects private property rights.
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.
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