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NAR settles, new Compass data, SERHANT. expands: Inman Top 5

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Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros

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Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of “sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals.” Continue reading →

NWMLS vs. Compass, NAR’s outlook, Umansky’s advice: Top 5

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Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: Top 5

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New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

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Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions. Continue reading →

Taking sides on coming-soon listings: Inman’s Top 5

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Cruises, gambling, beauty services: Florida property managers arrested for grand theft

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Tim and Miranda Ard stand accused of using client funds to fuel a luxury lifestyle of travel, gambling, dining and entertainment. Continue reading →

CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management

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CertifID broadens its platform from wire fraud prevention to full closing workflow management, adding payoff ordering, eSignatures and digital payments. Continue reading →

California agent fesses up to $9M Ponzi scheme

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Since 2018, Matthew Campbell used at least $2.29 million in newly acquired investor funds to pay previous investors and keep up his scheme. Continue reading →

ALTA takes aim at seller impersonation fraud: What to know

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As seller impersonation scams surge, the American Land Title Association is launching new protections, writes new contributor and current ALTA president Richard H. Welshons. Continue reading →