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

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

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

The #1 Cybersecurity Rule Real Estate Investors Break

Real estate agent using tablet with cybersecurity icons representing data protection in home transactions

You’d think that real estate pros—smart folks who handle massive deals—would be cybersecurity experts too. But guess what? A lot of them aren’t. And it’s not because they’re lazy or don’t care. It’s because no one ever told them how bad things can get until it’s too late. Let’s fix that, friend to friend. Here’s … Read more

Selling a Smart Home? Here’s What to Wipe Before You Regret It

Real estate agent shocked by a cybersecurity warning on laptop screen.

Let’s be real—most real estate professionals are rockstars when it comes to closing deals, showing homes, and juggling a million details. But when it comes to cybersecurity? That’s where a lot of them drop the ball. And that’s not just a “tech issue.” It’s a serious problem that can cost you your license, your clients’ … 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

The Dark Side of Digital Closings: What Your Agent Might Not Tell You

Homebuyer reviewing online real estate documents on a laptop, with warning signs indicating digital closing risks.

Digital closings sound amazing, right?Click a few buttons, skip the paperwork mountain, and boom — you’re a homeowner. But here’s the deal no one talks about…Digital closings come with serious risks. And while your agent might focus on how fast and easy everything is, there’s a dark side you need to know before you sign … Read more

How Hackers Can Fake a Real Estate Document—And How to Catch It

Suspicious homebuyer holding a printed contract with red highlights on the errors, laptop open to a warning email, sitting at a desk in a modern home.

if you’re buying, selling, or helping close a real estate deal, listen up.Hackers have gotten really good at faking official-looking documents.We’re talking contracts, wiring instructions, even forms with digital signatures that look 100% real — but aren’t. One small slip-up, and your money, your identity, or your dream home could vanish. Let’s talk about how … 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