What we can learn from Baltimore about road safety near water

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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