From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder

Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage sca… Continue reading

Top 7 safety risks for real estate agents — and how to avoid them

For real estate agents, it’s essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes. Continue reading

A security expert’s top 10 tips for keeping real estate agents safe

As Realtor Safety Month approaches its end, Robert Siciliano offers a reminder that agent safety requires vigilance and planning. Continue reading

How safe are real estate agents really? The Download

From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here’s a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security. Continue reading

How a Keller Williams broker saved her agents from a drunken gunman

Orlando-based Keller Williams broker Oglah Gatamah shares how she protected her agents from a gunman who walked into her office in February. Gatamah said leaders must balance customer service with safety. Continue reading

NAR offers $99 home security package for Realtors, clients

SafeStreets is offering NAR members and their clients a full security system for a one-time installation fee of $99 plus ongoing monthly costs. The company is the third addition to NAR’s Realtor Benefits program this year. Continue reading

Illinois Realtors get new safety tool to screen potential clients

The Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe) is making background check website and mobile app available as a benefit to all 17,000 of its members Continue reading