Hundreds of thousands have used Fidelity National Financial's new closing tech
StartSafe, which debuted in February, is meant to make real estate transactions faster and safer. FNF announced Tuesday that it has sent the product to 800,000 consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Welcome mat
Opinion
I went in search of an agent the old-fashioned way, by asking for recommendations. Six agents ended up replying, and I sent them each 61 questions. Yes, 61.
NAR's legal team offers tips to avoid cybercrime, lawsuits
NAR General Counsel Katie Johnson and NAR Associate Counsel Charlie Lee update Realtors on legal issues that could hit their pocketbooks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Fidelity National Financial adds new digital opening package for homebuyer and seller transactions
The startSafe opening package will be an add-on to Fidelity National Financial's WireSafe program and will provide an authenticated, secure digital portal for buyer and seller transactions
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
20 things you need to do before 2020
Opinion
However you decide to make your business plan this year, remember to leave a little extra room for kindness and compassion. Apply it generously and often
by Rachael Hite Nov 20
7 tips for protecting your clients from wire fraud scams
Opinion
Internet scammers are a serious concern for the real estate industry. Here's how to protect yourself and your clients
by John Giffen Oct 20
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The California Consumer Privacy Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, wire fraud and web accessibility were discussed Wednesday at NAR's mid-year conference
by Andrea V. Brambila May 16
A young woman in a cafe checking her home
Developed by career brokers, the app has grown steadily over the years by allowing agents and title companies to safely transfer earnest money, pay commissions, send rent and collect fees
by Craig C. Rowe May 3
Competition from Zillow, AI is the biggest fear among brokers: NAR
Among 6,107 brokers surveyed for NAR's 2019 'Profile of Real Estate Firms,' 43% fear 'nontraditional' players
Title software startup SafeChain cracks down on wire fraud
All SafeWire transfers will now be verified using Accuity routing number data
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
The technology behind cryptocurrency has been hyped for years, but panelists at the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) are bullish on its future for real estate
Husband-and-wife real estate duo accused of mail and wire fraud in Minnesota
Jeffery and Lori Detloff are facing 30 years in jail for kickback scheme involving repair contracts for properties in Minneapolis
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
3 safeguards all real estate agents should establish for their clients
How to save your client from headaches and losing thousands of dollars
by Heather Heuer Aug 14