Personal Safety
Attacks on real estate professionals have made headlines at an alarmingly more frequent rate in recent years. After an incident where a licensee is harmed, everyone vows to do better, and the topic of safety is pushed to the front of training schedules. Then complacency sets in.
Criminals count on complacency.
This course reviews studies and statistics of safety issues in the real estate industry, and best practices for personal safety.
Course highlights include:
- Crime statistics and studies that challenge preconceived notions
- Risk factors and vulnerabilities that unique to real estate professionals
- Case studies to illustrate how criminals target their victims
- How to develop a personal warning system and trust your instincts when something feels “off”
- Activities and scenarios to provide real-world context for course content
State Requirements For District of Columbia
District of Columbia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 8/31 every odd-numbered year
Hours Required: 15 hours
Salesperson:
9 hours – Mandatory (DC Fair Housing; DC Ethics; DC Legislative Update)
3 hours – Property Management
3 hours – Electives
Washington, D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Street Address: 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Telephone: 202.671.4500
Brokers and Property Managers Licensing Renewal Website
Salespersons Licensing Renewal Website