What we can learn from Baltimore about road safety near water
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has water safety on everyone’s mind. When your car is your office, you must equip yourself against potential threats, safety expert Tracey Hawkins writes
by Tracey Hawkins Mar 30
Dog attacks are on the rise. 8 tips for agents to prevent the next one
Recently, 2 dog attacks just weeks apart have highlighted the danger agents face. Before you knock, safety trainer Tracey Hawkins says you need a safety plan
by Tracey Hawkins Mar 15
Watch your back. Don't sleep on these new agent safety hacks
From client screening to cybersecurity and more, it's essential for you to take care of yourself and stay safe in today's world. Security expert Tracey Hawkins offers a range of strategies
by Tracey Hawkins Feb 19
The dark side of ChatGPT, deepfakes and real estate
The key to using AI for real estate is being educated on the dangers of cybercrime and the cyber threats it creates while also protecting clients
by Tracey Hawkins Apr 6
Male agents aren't as worried about safety as women. Here's why they're wrong
'The guys who got up and left when they heard the topic are the ones who most need to be there,' real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins told Inman
California siblings ensnared in $6M residential sales scam
Adolfo Schoneke, 43, and Bianca Gonzalez, 38, are accused of running a multimillion-dollar listing scam that even included tricking homeowners into allowing home showings
15-year-old charged with fatally shooting real estate agent
Stefano Barbosa, 37, was held at gunpoint and made to take out $1,000 from a bank machine in an incident that was caught on video
Getting harassing phone calls? Here's how to stop them
Real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins offers advice on what agents can do to avoid inappropriate phone calls and text messages
Crime, corruption and real estate agent safety in 2020
A rise in real estate scams, a gaping political divide that resulted in harassment on social media and a deluge of open house attacks made for a most dangerous year
Carrying out an eviction? How property managers can play it safe
Following the attack of a property manager by a tenant in Seattle last week, real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins shares her tips on how to avoid violence during an eviction
Safety expert warns of new property and rental scam amid pandemic
'There are criminals who sit and wait around for a crisis to jump in,' real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins told Inman
Awkward! How to handle uncomfortable client situations
Sold the wrong house? Found a sex toy? Lost a deal? Just another drop in the bucket for a real estate agent
Woman looking worried sad over laptop computer
Real estate and rental internet crimes affected 11,300 victims last year and cost $150M in losses, up nearly three-fold, according to a new FBI report. Agents, experts and victims share their stories
Gun and drugs
Most importantly, get out, and don't touch anything, real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins tells Inman