How to Build a Cyber-Safe Real Estate Workflow

How to Build a Cyber-Safe Real Estate Workflow

You already juggle listings, contracts, closings, and a dozen apps just to keep deals moving. But here’s the thing most agents and brokers don’t think about: every step of that workflow is a potential target for hackers. Wire fraud, phishing emails, fake DocuSign requests—cybercriminals know how valuable real estate transactions are, and they’re getting smarter … Read more

What Tech CEOs Are Saying About Real Estate Cyber Threats

What Tech CEOs Are Saying About Real Estate Cyber Threats

Hey there! Let’s chat about what tech leaders and cybersecurity CEOs are saying about one of the fastest-growing risks in real estate: cyber threats, especially in the age of generative AI. It’s wild stuff — but it’s real, actionable, and important for anyone in real estate to understand. 🚨 Why Real Estate Is a High-Value … Read more

The Real Estate Agent Who Got Hacked Before Closing

Real estate agent stressed at a laptop showing a security breach warning before a closing deal.

Picture this: Sarah, a hardworking real estate agent, spent months helping a young couple find their dream home. After countless showings, inspections, and late-night calls, closing day was finally around the corner. Everyone was excited. Then, disaster struck. 💻 The Hack A week before closing, Sarah received what looked like a routine email from the … Read more

Landlords: How to Protect Tenant Data from Cyberattacks

Landlords: How to Protect Tenant Data from Cyberattacks

You’ve got a lot on your plate—finding tenants, fixing leaky faucets, collecting rent. But here’s one thing many landlords overlook: cybersecurity. Every lease application, rent payment, and background check means you’re storing sensitive info like: If a hacker gets hold of that data, it’s not just a headache—it could mean lawsuits, fines, and losing your … Read more

Cybersecurity Training for New Real Estate Agents: Where to Start

New real estate agent learning cybersecurity basics on a laptop with digital security icons.

Congrats on stepping into the exciting world of real estate. You’ve got showings, contracts, clients, and deals on your mind — but before you dive too deep, let’s talk about something super important that often gets overlooked: cybersecurity training. Why? Because you’ll be handling sensitive info like client IDs, bank details, contracts, and more. If … Read more

How to Create a Cybersecurity Policy for Your Real Estate Team

Real estate team discussing a cybersecurity policy checklist with digital security icons.

Let’s be honest—real estate teams are usually laser-focused on leads, listings, and closings. Cybersecurity? It often doesn’t even make the list until something goes wrong. But here’s the thing: real estate deals involve sensitive data like IDs, bank info, wiring instructions, and signed contracts. If that data leaks, it’s not just an “oops”—it’s a lawsuit … Read more

How Secure Is Your Cloud Storage for Real Estate Documents?

Real estate agent checking secure cloud storage settings on a laptop with digital lock icons around.

Imagine this: You’ve worked for months to close a real estate deal, the contract is signed, the inspection is done, and everything’s been uploaded to your cloud. Smooth sailing, right? But what if I told you that one tiny gap in your cloud security could put everything—yes, everything—at risk? Let’s talk about it like friends, … Read more

Top Real Estate CRMs Ranked by Cybersecurity Features

Real estate agent reviewing a secure CRM dashboard with cybersecurity features like lock icons and encryption indicators.

Imagine this: you’re juggling client showings, managing deals, and trying to keep all your documents in one place. Sounds like a typical day in real estate, right? Now imagine a hacker sneaks into your CRM and snatches your client’s private info. Nightmare fuel. If you’re using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management software) for real estate—and … Read more

How Secure Is Your Property Management Software?

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves—cybersecurity for your property management software. Yep, that tool you use every day to collect rent, manage tenants, store sensitive info, and run your real estate empire? It could be your biggest vulnerability if you’re not careful. Whether you’re managing one rental or a … Read more

Stop Using These Passwords if You Work in Real Estate

Real estate agent locking digital padlock on laptop to protect sensitive data

Let’s talk about something real boring-sounding but super important—your passwords. I know, I know. You’ve got listings to manage, contracts to sign, deals to close, and the last thing on your mind is some nerdy hacker in a hoodie trying to sneak into your accounts. But guess what? That’s exactly how they get you. Real … Read more