The seller who wasn't there: How deepfakes and deed fraud crash real estate deals
Organized fraud rings are targeting vacant land and absentee homeowners
by Nick Pipitone Jun 4
Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY
Deed fraud is a crime that can derail a deal before agents see it coming
by Nick Pipitone Apr 30
How 2 top agents protect their clients from real estate fraud
Behind every suspicious inquiry is a pattern agents are starting to recognize
by Nick Pipitone Apr 22
Brian Walshe murder trial
Brian Walshe told the court today he would not be testifying in his murder trial. His defense subsequently rested without calling any witnesses
by Christy Murdock Dec 11
How you can defend yourself against AI, deepfakes and 'pretty scary things'
Scammers use deepfakes and voice cloning technology to trick agents and consumers alike. Three experts share their safety tips and the importance of prioritizing in-person interaction
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Ana Walshe murder trial
William Fastow sold Ana Walshe her DC townhome and says that he had an intimate relationship with her in the months prior to her disappearance
by Christy Murdock Dec 4
Brian Walshe murder trial
In opening remarks, attorneys for Brian Walshe said he misled investigators about his wife's disappearance after finding her 'unresponsive' in their bed on the morning of Jan. 1, 2023
by Christy Murdock Dec 1
Real estate exec Anna Walshe went missing. What you should know about her husband’s murder trial
Nearly 2 years after her disappearance, the Tishman Speyer executive's husband, Brian, is on trial for her murder
by Christy Murdock Nov 21
A picture of a man holding a digital lock in front of a digital background to signify deepfakes, AI slop and virtual staging.
Become a digitally literate consumer when you engage in protecting yourself and others from misinformation and lies, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Nov 6
Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing
The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monique Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year's Eve
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
Man attacks real estate agent at vacant property outside LA
On Thursday night, police in Banning, California, responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. A suspect was identified and booked in Smith Correctional Facility by Friday
A picture of safety tape and a hard hat to show safety risks for real estate agents.
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
by Erica Ramus Sep 24
A real estate agent talking to someone behind crime scene tape to signify top safety tips for real estate agents in 2025.
Although the real estate business brings amazing opportunities, it also requires vigilance and planning to navigate safely, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Sep 22
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From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
How a Keller Williams broker saved her agents from a drunken gunman
Keller Williams' 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
by Marian McPherson Aug 29