Rapattoni hack illustrates the need for this 13-step contingency plan

Real estate-related companies are frequent targets for cybercrime because of their decentralized structure and high-dollar-value services, writes broker Leslie Guiley. Here’s how to protect yourself and your business. Continue reading

Existing-home sales fall in July as low inventory, high rates take toll

Weighed down by low inventory and high mortgage rates, existing-home sales fell in July, to 4.07 million — or 16.6 percent lower than a year earlier, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Here are the top 5 tips for landlords to retain their best renters

Happy tenants increase the chances they’ll renew their leases while keeping investment properties occupied and cash flowing. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading

With Presence Copilot, Luxury Presence flexes proptech muscle

Part web-design agency, all proptech, Luxury Presence has capitalized on a concept by Dawn McKenna that weaves in agents’ decisions with a sharp, Apple-inspired user experience. Continue reading

The Agency rides into Kentucky with Louisville franchise

As the luxury brokerage continues to expand its Midwestern presence, it has strategically moved into Kentucky with Managing Partner Jason Farabee leading the new office, according to the company. Continue reading

Xome partners with Plunk to deliver investment property data

Plunk’s repair and renovation analysis tools will serve investors who frequent Xome, which also markets nontraditional listings, such as auctions, foreclosures and other investor-minded assets. Continue reading

MLS hacked? Here’s your 15 minute, stay-in-the-know plan

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares a few tips and tricks that you can add to your weekly routine to help you create a solid plan B for reference if the MLS happens to crash. Continue reading

Compass agent says she was axed for speaking out at school board

California-based agent Janet Roberson told Inman she was dismissed from Compass after her testimony at a school board meeting caught the attention of her team leader earlier this month. Continue reading

Are your real estate clients truly satisfied? Here’s how to make sure

The essence of garnering rave reviews and inspiring trust in your clients is taking responsibility, even when things don’t go according to plan, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Viant Eye says Trufile plug-in enables all-digital mortgage

Viant Eye’s says rollout of its MISMO-compliant plug-in means SMART Docs “aren’t just for eNotes” but documents across the whole loan lifecycle from origination to recording. Continue reading