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Keys to Real Estate

NEW EPISODE: Season 3 Episode 19
Everything Is Fine Until It's Not – Tom Cronkright and Bill Svoboda

There is a lot of discussion around the need for trust among coworkers, but does that outweigh the need for frameworks that ensure the security of your company’s critical systems? CertifID Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Tom Cronkright and CloseSimple Co-Founder Bill Svoboda explained how too much trust and not enough objective verification can lead to major problems during the closing process. They joined October Research Chief Knowledge Officer Mary Schuster on the Keys to Real Estate podcast for a second time to talk about why companies are increasingly finding they are better off automating certain operations than relying on humans to spot every issue that could crop up during a closing amid a myriad of variables.

Chapters:
1:15 – Why Fraud Has Become a Business Risk
3:30 – How Fraudsters Have Evolved
9:00 – Automation and Passive Identity Verification
13:35 – The Account Takeover Fraud Threat
18:10 – New Fraud Tactics Targeting Realtors
23:50 – Quick Wins for Better Fraud Protection
27:05 – Why Intentional Friction Matters
30:35 – What Helps Agencies Recover Faster

 

Get In Touch…

For more on CertifID: https://www.certifid.com

For more on CloseSimple: https://www.closesimple.com

Tom Cronkright's email: [email protected]

Bill Svoboda's email: [email protected]

Host email: [email protected]

To find more episodes of “Keys to Real Estate” or learn more about October Research – the nation’s leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert analysis and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries – visit https://www.octoberresearch.com.

Episode sponsored by First American Trust – https://www.firstamtrust.com

Episode produced by October Research – https://www.octoberresearch.com

 


Checkout the latest episodes...

  • Everything Is Fine Until It's Not - Tom Cronkright and Bill Svoboda | S3E19

    Everything Is Fine Until It's Not - Tom Cronkright and Bill Svoboda | S3E19

  • CertifID + CloseSimple = Wow! (Acquisition) - Tom Cronkright and Bill Svoboda | S3E18

    CertifID + CloseSimple = Wow! (Acquisition) - Tom Cronkright and Bill Svoboda | S3E18

  • What Can't AI Replace in Your Business? - Ryan Ozonian & Adam Schlesinger | S3E17

    What Can't AI Replace in Your Business? - Ryan Ozonian & Adam Schlesinger | S3E17

  • AI Is Not Your Strategy: Real Talk About Risk and ROI - Ryan Ozonian & Adam Schlesinger | S3E16

    AI Is Not Your Strategy: Real Talk About Risk and ROI - Ryan Ozonian & Adam Schlesinger | S3E16

  • The Future of Trust in an AI World - Eva Velasquez | S3E15

    The Future of Trust in an AI World - Eva Velasquez | S3E15

  • The Psychology of Modern Fraud - Eva Velasquez | S3E14

    The Psychology of Modern Fraud - Eva Velasquez | S3E14

  • Are Title Agencies Underinsured Against Today’s Threats? - Casey Withers | S3E13

    Are Title Agencies Underinsured Against Today’s Threats? - Casey Withers | S3E13

  • Inside TIAC: How the Title Industry Built Its Own Insurance Company - Casey Withers | S3E12

    Inside TIAC: How the Title Industry Built Its Own Insurance Company - Casey Withers | S3E12

  • The One Habit That Could Stop Most Attacks - Matt Lee | S3E11

    The One Habit That Could Stop Most Attacks - Matt Lee | S3E11

  • The Economics of Cybercrime - and Why It’s Winning - Matt Lee | S3E10

    The Economics of Cybercrime - and Why It’s Winning - Matt Lee | S3E10

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About the Keys to Real Estate podcast
For an exclusive look into business-critical information and key topics central to thriving under the ever-changing demands placed on real estate businesses today, tune into the October Research Keys to Real Estate podcast. This industry-centric podcast hosted by October Research Chief Knowledge Officer Mary Schuster features in-depth conversations for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the real estate ecosystem. The podcast series is available for streaming 24/7 at the time and place of your choosing.

Take education into your own hands (and ears) with our long-form conversations featuring today’s newsmakers and thought-leaders.

Thanks to First American Trust for being the presenting sponsor for season 3 of the Keys to Real Estate podcast.

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