Don’t Fall for This Scam

Today I want to go over how to keep yourself protected against a common cyber scam.

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A really important topic I’d like to discuss with you today is cyber security.

Recently, people have been getting emails that look incredibly real that contain money wiring instructions. In fact, these emails look so real that a company in Minnesota just got taken for over $400,000. A company here in Omaha fell prey to the scam to the tune of $200,000.

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We have the best IT team ensuring the cyber safety of our clients.

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This is a very real problem, but luckily it’s something you don’t have to worry about when you work with us. CBS Home is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, so unlike smaller companies, we have the best IT team ensuring the cyber safety of our clients.

If you’d like more information on the top 10 ways to avoid cyber scams, or if you have any real estate questions, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

What Security Measures Should You Take When Listing?

Security is incredibly important when listing your home. I’ll go over a few things you should know about keeping your home safe while it’s on the market.

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Security is very important when selling your home. Today I’ll go over a few things to keep in mind while your home is on the market.

When you go to sell your home, you need to make sure that both you and the agents who will be showing your home are on the same page as far as your security systems are concerned.

Sometimes people give us their passwords or codes, but I prefer there to be set appointments and that you talk to a live person from my team before giving out your codes or passwords. Both you and the agents will have our number (402-680-2500) to contact us in order to set up a showing.

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Jewelry, cash, credit cards, and even firearms should either be locked up in a safe or taken out of the house.

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More and more I see people coming to showings to do nefarious things like case a home in order to steal. Medications are the number one thing they look for, which is why I recommend getting a small safe to put your medications and valuables in during home showings. Jewelry, cash, credit cards, and even firearms should either be locked up in a safe or taken out of the house.

If you have any questions regarding safety or you have any other real estate-related questions, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help.