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Street Safe Academy™for REALTOR® Safety

Elevating the standard of education in REALTOR® safety and violence prevention

Stopping the Before — So the After Never Happens

Our Vision

Meet Your Instructors

Rob & Beth Andress are the founders of Street Safe Self Defence Training Co., bringing experience from both real estate and law enforcement into their work.

Through years of working directly with agents — and hearing the stories that don't always get shared — they've developed training that focuses on awareness, prevention, and what to do when something doesn't feel right.

Their approach is grounded in real-world experience, helping REALTORS® stay safe while still showing up as the professionals their clients expect.

Our Approach

We don't teach fear. We teach people how to understand what's really happening around them — and what to do about it.

Because confidence doesn't come from being told to "just be careful." It comes from knowing what to look for, how to prepare, and how to trust your instincts when something feels off.

And in this industry, that matters — because you're expected to be warm, welcoming, and open, often with people you've never met.

What we teach isn't theory. It comes from real conversations, real experiences, and the moments people don't always talk about — but never forget.

Street Safe Academy™

Your Safety Journey

Every course inside the Academy is designed to build your awareness step-by-step — from first contact to in-field decision making.

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Step 1

First Contact & Digital Safety

Learn how to assess risk, protect your information, and qualify who you’re dealing with — before a meeting is ever set.

Upcoming
Fraud Awareness & Digital Security for REALTORS®

Digital Self Defence — Are You Vulnerable or Capable?

Built for real estate professionals who want to stay ahead of modern fraud. We break down how scams are actually showing up in your business — phishing, smishing, business email compromise, invoice fraud — and why even experienced agents get caught. You'll learn to spot early warning signs, use tools like police crime maps, and follow clear guidelines for public WiFi and digital communication. Covers wire & deposit redirection, buyer/seller impersonation, intercepted email chains, social media targeting, and document misuse. Join Rob & Beth, and thousands of SAFE AGENTS!

May 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET
Upcoming
Learn Social Media Safety — and How Celebrity Stalking Affects the Industry

Social Media Safety for REALTORS®

As a REALTOR®, your social media presence makes you a public figure — and a visible target. This session covers how to stay safe online, what your posts reveal to online predators, and how to protect yourself without sacrificing your marketing reach.

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Social Engineering, Digital Hooks & How to Spot Them

Scams That Impact the Real Estate Professional

Scammers aren't just targeting your clients — they're targeting you. This session breaks down the top scams currently facing real estate professionals, how social engineering works, and the specific psychological hooks that make even experienced agents fall for them.

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Upcoming
Identity Verification Before Every Appointment

How to Ask for ID — And Get It!

Verifying a client's identity before a showing is one of the most critical steps you can take — and most agents skip it. This session covers exactly what to say, how to handle pushback professionally, and how to address client privacy concerns with confidence.

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Step 2

Before the Showing

Understand what to look for, what questions to ask, and how risk shows up before you step inside a property.

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Qualifying Intentions Through Real Conversation

The Transparency Effect

Most REALTORS® qualify prospects financially — but never qualify their intentions. Learn the right questions to ask, what to listen for, and why a real conversation before the showing is one of the most powerful tools in your safety toolbox.

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Upcoming
What the Industry Gets Wrong — And What Actually Works

Myth-Busting REALTOR® Safety

The real estate industry has some deeply held beliefs about how to keep agents safe — and many of them are wrong. This session busts the most common safety myths and replaces them with evidence-based strategies that actually protect you.

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Step 3

In the Field: Showings & Open Houses

Learn how to control space, read behaviour, and stay in control during showings, open houses, and in-person interactions.

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Safer Showings & Open Houses

SPACE Management

You work in uncontrolled environments with strangers. Violence is not random — it is patterned, predictable, and preventable. This session breaks down why REALTORS® are targeted, how control is taken before anything happens, and how to use SPACE as your first layer of protection. Real-world positioning, movement, and control strategies.

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Upcoming
The Skills That Stop Arguments Before They Turn Physical

Conflict Management & De-escalation

De-escalation is a skill — and most people don't have it. Learn how to manage conflict with clients, other professionals, and difficult people, using body language, facial expressions, and proven verbal strategies that stop arguments before they go somewhere dangerous.

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Step 4 (optional)

Advanced Awareness & Behavioural Insight

Recognize behavioural patterns, escalation cues, and emerging risks — so you’re not reacting, you’re anticipating.

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Reading Threat Cues Before They Become Danger

Pre-Attack Indicators

Most attacks don't happen without warning — the warning signs are just missed. This session teaches you to recognize the physical cues, behavioural patterns, and environmental staging tactics that signal escalating intent, so you can act before the situation becomes dangerous.

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Upcoming
Using AI Legally, Ethically & Responsibly in Real Estate

The AI Compass™

AI is transforming real estate — but most agents are using it without guardrails. This session gives you the practical framework to use AI tools legally, ethically, and responsibly, understand why your brokerage needs an AI policy, and recognize the real legal and reputational risks when those guardrails aren't in place.

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What Agents Are Saying

Hear from real estate professionals who have transformed their confidence and safety awareness through our training programs.

"This training completely changed how I approach property showings. I feel so much more confident and aware now. The techniques are practical and easy to remember."

SA
Sarah A.
Real Estate Agent, Toronto

"Rob and Beth are incredible instructors. Their approach is empowering, not scary. I now have tools I can actually use in real situations."

MJ
Michael J.
Broker, Chicago

"Every agent should take this training. It's not about fear — it's about being prepared and confident. Highly recommend!"

JL
Jennifer L.
Agent, Vancouver
7,000+
Agents Trained
600+
Victims Supported
15+
Active Scams Identified

Ready to Enhance Your Safety?

Contact Rob or Beth directly to schedule custom sessions for your team or learn more about our programs.

Rob Andress

Rob

Co-Founder & Lead Instructor

Violence Prevention Expert · Self-Defence Trainer · REALTOR® (40 years) · Realtor Safety Expert

Beth Andress

Beth

Co-Founder & Lead Instructor

Digital Fraud Educator · AI Governance Consultant · Realtor Safety Expert

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