Super Bowl ads, buyer bans and nefarious dealings: The Download
We're taking this opportunity to bring you some of the lesser-known stories you may have missed last week while you were reading about Keller Williams and NAR
by Christy Murdock Feb 10
Stopping fraud in its tracks: A wake-up call for agents
Would you be able to recognize a fraud attempt in your inbox? New Inman Contributor Michelle Dubé offers insight from a recent, true-life fraudulent transaction
by Michelle Dubé Jan 30
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my: The Download
Opinion
There are some bad actors out there. It's up to you to protect yourself and your clients from fraudsters, scammers and cybercriminals
by Christy Murdock Sep 29
Over 50% of transactions are at risk for fraud. Here's how to fight back
According to new Inman contributor and attorney Renée Hunter, from cybercriminals to family members, property fraud of all kinds is on the rise. These practical steps can help to stamp it out
by Renee Hunter Sep 29
Court grants Gary Keller request to reject John Davis appeal
Davis's attempt to overturn a ruling sending the case to arbitration failed after a 3-judge panel granted a motion to dismiss filed by Keller, Keller Williams and former KW President Josh Team
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25
Miami Luxury agent Daniela Rendon pleads guilty to PPP fraud
To launder the funds, the U.S. Attorney's Office says Rendon enrolled with a payroll processor to issue fraudulent checks to herself, friends and family
by Ben Verde Apr 28
New York brokerage owner sues predecessor for alleged fraud
Yves Jean-Baptiste bought Rapid Realty in 2018, but now says the former owner Anthony Lolli actually used the deal to pawn off a failing business
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
John Davis' lawsuit against Keller Williams won't get its day in court
US District Judge Reed O'Connor on Monday granted a motion to compel arbitration in Davis’s case filed in February by Keller Williams, Gary Keller and former KW President Josh Team
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls company 'criminal enterprise'
Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial, not arbitration. KW called Davis's claims 'unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
Court refuses Gary Keller's request to merge John Davis lawsuits
A fraud lawsuit filed by Davis against Keller, Keller Williams and Josh Team will continue separately from a sexual misconduct suit filed by Inga Dow against Davis, Keller, and KW
CertifID gets tougher on wire fraud with PayoffProtect
The company says its software locks down the typically manual process surrounding the payoff request with machine learning to verify the wiring instructions
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Paymints.io integrates into First American's PRISM platform
Eliminates the need for paper checks by allowing title and real estate agents to request and receive electronic disbursement of earnest money and cash-to-close funds within the platform
by Matt Carter Sep 20
Plaintiffs end suit accusing companies of defrauding agents
Former sales reps drop claims that Move, its parent company News Corp. and the National Association of Realtors discriminated against them and used them to lie to agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 17
The internet is a hotbed for criminal behavior
Opinion
It isn’t safe to be on the internet, but that is where business comes from these days. Here's what to look out for and ideas for keeping yourself safer from online predators
by Teresa Boardman Jun 22
A man examining a contract closely
California-based agent Mindy Ni alleges Compass failed to pay her commissions and misled her as to the terms of her independent contractor agreement in order to recruit her
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10