How One Brokerage Got Hacked—And Nearly Lost $2 Million

Real estate broker looking worried at a computer with cybersecurity breach alerts.

Imagine running a busy real estate brokerage. You’ve got agents, listings, deals—all moving fast. Now imagine waking up one day to find that nearly $2 million meant for your clients and transactions disappeared. Poof. Gone. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, it happened to one brokerage, and their story is a serious wake-up call about … Read more

How to Lock Down Your Devices Before Closing Day

Homebuyer securing laptop and phone before closing day, with digital security icons symbolizing device protection.

Closing day is exciting! But it’s also a prime time for scammers to strike. Why? Because hackers know you’re busy, stressed, and focused on paperwork — and that’s when they try to sneak in fake documents or steal your money. The good news? You can lock down your devices and protect yourself with some easy … Read more

Why Public Wi-Fi Can Destroy Your Real Estate Career

Real estate agent using laptop in coffee shop with a hacker lurking nearby, illustrating public Wi-Fi risks.

We all love the free Wi-Fi at coffee shops, airports, and hotels, right? It’s super convenient when you need to check emails or send a quick message on the go. But here’s the truth no one talks about:Using public Wi-Fi without protection can wreck your real estate career — and fast. Let me explain why, … Read more

Are E-Signatures Really Safe in Real Estate? What Hackers Hope You Don’t Ask

Are E-Signatures Really Safe in Real Estate? What Hackers Hope You Don’t Ask

If you’ve bought or sold a home lately, chances are you’ve signed something electronically. It’s fast, convenient, and honestly… kind of amazing. No printer. No scanner. Just click and boom — done. But wait. That little “Sign Here” button might be more risky than you think. Let’s talk about how safe e-signatures really are in … Read more

I Lost $300K in a Real Estate Scam—Here’s What I Wish I Knew

Homebuyer distraught after losing money to wire fraud, laptop displaying fake real estate email scam.

This isn’t easy to write. But if it saves even one person from going through what I did, then it’s worth sharing. I lost $300,000 in a real estate wire fraud scam. My entire life savings—gone in a blink. No refund. No redo. Just a house I never got to move into, and a very … Read more

How to Spot a Fake Wiring Instruction Before You Lose Everything

Homebuyer looking at suspicious email with warning icon, representing wire fraud threat during a real estate transaction.

Let’s get real for a second. You’re about to buy a house. You’ve worked hard, saved up, and now it’s time to wire that big pile of money to close the deal. Exciting, right? But wait — what if I told you a scammer could slip in at the last second and steal every dollar … Read more