CSI Scam Alert: Cyber-Social-Identity Protection. Vacant Land Scams, Fraudulent Buyers, and More -- by Robert Siciliano, Cyber-Security Expert

Real Estate Professionals who work with clients' sensitive and personal data need to be up to date on how to better protect themselves and clients from fraud, identity theft, and cybercrime. Every year the losses are mounting and agents aren’t doing enough to protect their businesses.

For example; Fraudulent Buyers with Fake Proof of Funds. Examples: falsified bank statements, fake pre-approvals, buyers who never produce deposits. Mortgage Closing Wire-Fraud is approaching a billion dollar a year issue and real estate agents are often right in the middle of this scam whether they know it or not. Awareness and prevention are key to protecting the public. Real estate licensees will learn how to protect themselves and their clients from this and other devastating frauds by understanding exactly how to lock down their data and devices with bullet proof cyber security training.

CE Credit Eligible - 1 Hr. - 137776

Realtor Scam Cheat Sheet – Quick Reference Guide

Next is Now: How to Move Forward when Disruption, Doubt, and Discomfort Hit All at Once -- by Leigh Brown, REALTOR, Broker Owner, Keynote Speaker, Coach

In an age of increasing skepticism and uncertainty, trust has become one of the most valuable currencies in real estate, leadership, and community engagement. "Next is Now" is a deep dive into the principles of availability, action, and discipline—core values that rebuild trust in an era of doubt. This course provides real estate professionals, brokers, and association leaders with actionable strategies to strengthen their credibility, cultivate deep client relationships, and serve their communities effectively.

Through real-life experiences, including disaster relief efforts in North Carolina, this course illustrates how small, consistent actions build a reservoir of trust that can transform careers, businesses, and communities. Attendees will leave with a renewed commitment to fostering authentic connections, engaging in meaningful action, and embracing the discipline required to sustain trust over time.

CE Credit Eligible - 1 Hr. - 137756