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ABoR YPN Advisory Group: REALTOR® Practical Safety

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Realtor Safety: Staying Smart in a Fast-Paced World

In an industry that moves quickly and often alone, safety is more important than ever. Join the ABoR YPN Advisory Group and The Diversity Committee for an essential event focused on personal safety practices specifically designed for real estate professionals. Hear from special guests Officer Mark Moreno and Instructor Socar Chatmon-Thomas as they share expert insights on staying safe in the field. Learn how to conduct open houses securely, protect your personal information, and recognize potential threats before they become incidents. 

Special Highlight: Earn 1 Hour of FREE CE Credit!

Course Description: REALTORS® personal and professional lives overlap substantially. Practicing basic Safety is imperative. This course focuses on practical everyday safety tips anyone can use to enhance situational awareness and precautions to take with strangers.

Attendees have the opportunity to earn 1 hour of free CE credit through a session led by Socar Chatmon-Thomas.

To receive TREC credit, you must:

  • Arrive and sign in no later than 1:00 PM with a valid ID

  • Stay for the full CE session and sign out at 2:00 PM

Don’t miss this valuable chance to grow your skills and earn credit at no cost.

Location:

📍 Vuka – 5540 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

🕒 1 PM – 3:00 PM

Event Schedule:

  • 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Check-in for CE attendees / Lunch & one complimentary beverage provided.

  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: CE Session with Socar Chatmon-Thomas

  • 2:05 PM – 2:25 PM: North District Representative -Austin Police Department Officer-Mark Moreno

  • _2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Diversity Booth-_Networking

This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your safety skills, earn CE credit, and connect with peers in the industry. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned agent, you'll leave more confident and prepared

Location
Address
5540 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78756, USA
Vuka
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Details
Date
Tue Sep 16, 2025
Course Number
TREC #47520
Provider
#1 Texas REALTORS® (CE)
Availability & Pricing
Available Tickets
120
Member/Subscriber Price
No charge
Non-Member Price
$20.00
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Instructors
Instructor
Instructor
Socar Chatmon-Thomas

Socar Chatmon-Thomas is a REALTOR, R.E. Broker, and Auctioneer. As the Broker/Owner of Elegant Estates Realty & Auctions, she actively represents commercial and residential clients in the Austin Metro Area.  

Socar loves to travel!!! Once she discovered NAR's CIPS designation, she quickly earned it! By earning her CIPS designation, she has managed to marry her love for international travel with her love for real estate. As she travels around the world, she connects with other CIPS designees and real estate professionals, thus creating a massive global referral network. 

Socar was nominated as Austin's Educator of the Year in 2019 and was most recently nominated as Texas REALTORS Instructor of the Year. She comes from a long line of educators and entrepreneurs: Her mother taught elementary school in Houston for over 33 years and her father, an electrical engineer, owned a commercial construction company. Chatmon-Thomas brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the classroom. She enjoys real estate and is as passionate about excellence as she is about education.