An agent was holding an open house for a property in Encino a week ago, when she was attacked by a male visitor. The agent had remembered seeing the man at a previous open house, and recalls him asking her to check something on the plumbing for the washer and dryer, and she said he […]
Safety Tips to Share With Sellers
The National Association of REALTORS® and Citrus Valley have worked hard to keep REALTOR® Safety foremost in everyone’s minds. But what about your clients? They, too, face some dangers in allowing strangers into their homes or visiting other people’s properties. Share this valuable advice with everyone, and you’ll help them learn to protect themselves against […]
Staying Safe With Social Media
Problem: Savvy real estate professionals like yourself frequently update your presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. However, because of the nature of your work, you are likely to have “friends,” followers, and connections whom you don’t know. Solution: Following these basic steps can help you avoid exposing yourself or your data to risk through social media tools. […]
REALTOR®Safety Month: FBI Expert on Cybercrime in Real Estate
“Our industry is squarely in the sites of cybercriminals,” N.A.R.’s Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton (see video below) said back in 2016, and it continues to get worse. About 50% of small to mid-size businesses reported a cyber attack, and the US National Cyber Security Alliance reported that about 60% of small businesses go out of […]
When Agents Feel Unsafe
Open houses, vacant and model homes, properties that were unlocked or unsecured, and properties in remote areas are among the top situations that bring fear to members responding to NAR’s recently released 2017 Member Safety Report. Of the 3,277 survey respondents, 44% of women and 25% of men said they’ve experienced concern for their own […]
Oct. 17 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Click Links to Register Oct. 17 | CRMLS Training – CVAR West Oct. 19 | Free Cloud Stream Training Oct. 19 | 10 Wealth Eroders – CVAR East Oct. 19 | First-Time Buyers Lunch & Learn Oct. 20 | Intro to zipForms – CVAR West Caravan – Free Oct. 25 | […]
Sept. 19 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Click Links to Register Sept. 19 | CRMLS Training – CVAR West – Free Sept. 21 | How To’s of HUD Contract – Free Lunch & Learn Sept. 22 | Low-Cost Marketing Ideas – Lunch & Learn Sept. 22 | End of Summer Bash! Central Park, Rancho Cucamonga Sept. 29 | […]
Sept. 12 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Click Links to Register Sept. 13 | Mortgage Loan Originator License Renewal Sept. 15 | CVAR Caravan West – Agent Safety – Free – RSVP Sept. 15 | Cloud Stream Training – Free – CVAR East Sept. 16 | Broker/Salesperson Exam Cram Sept. 17 | Home Buyers Fair Sept. 23 | […]
Sept. 5 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Click Links to Register Sept. 5 | CVAR Offices Closed for Labor Day Sept. 7 | Reverse Mortgage Seminar – Free! Sept. 8 | Contract College Series (thru Nov. 3) Sept. 12 | CRMLS Training – CVAR East – Free Sept. 13 | Mortgage Loan Originator License Renewal Sept. 15 | […]
Aug. 29 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Click Links to Register Aug. 30 | New Buyer Credit – Lunch & Learn Aug. 31 | How to Avoid Escrow Issues Sept. 5 | CVAR Offices Closed Saturday Through Labor Day Sept. 7 | Reverse Mortgage Seminar – Free! Sept. 8 | Contract College Series (thru Nov. 3) REALTOR® Safety […]