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It’s Realtor Safety Month. Here’s how to protect yourself and clients

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Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins. Continue reading →

What we can learn from Baltimore about road safety near water

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has water safety on everyone’s mind. When your car is your office, you must equip yourself against potential threats, safety expert Tracey Hawkins writes. Continue reading →

Dog attacks are on the rise. 8 tips for agents to prevent the next one

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Two dog attacks just weeks apart have highlighted the danger agents face. Before you knock, safety trainer Tracey Hawkins says you need a safety plan. Continue reading →

Watch your back. Don’t sleep on these new agent safety hacks

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From client screening to cybersecurity and more, it’s essential for you to take care of yourself and stay safe in today’s world. Security expert Tracey Hawkins offers a range of strategies to improve your odds. Continue reading →

The dark side of ChatGPT, deepfakes and real estate

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The key to using AI for real estate is being educated on the dangers of cybercrime and the cyber threats it creates while also protecting clients. Continue reading →

Male agents aren’t as worried about safety as women. Here’s why they’re wrong

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Although statistics show that female and female-presenting real estate agents are at a higher risk of on-the-job attacks, male agents have been targeted in a spate of recent attacks. Continue reading →

California siblings ensnared in $6M residential sales scam

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Adolfo Schoneke, 43, and Bianca Gonzalez, 38, are accused of running a multimillion-dollar listing scam that even included tricking homeowners into allowing home showings. Continue reading →

Awkward! How to handle uncomfortable client situations

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As a real estate agent, you are bound to encounter probably far more than one uncomfortable situation. Here are some of the most common awkward scenarios you might run into plus advice (from agents who’ve lived it) on how to handle them like a pro. Continue reading →

Too smart to fall for a real estate scam? Think again

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Real estate and rental internet crimes affected 11,300 victims in 2018, according to the new report, and cost them nearly $150 million, up dramatically from 2017, when 9,645 victims were impacted by these types of crimes, and lost a collective $56 mill… Continue reading →