hydrogenn
Joined: 13 Jan 26 Posts: 13
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Absolutely! Real estate involves highly sensitive data, and VPN service is essential. What you're protecting: client financial information (pre-approvals, income), personal details (addresses, phone numbers, SSNs on contracts), lockbox codes and access times, competitive property information, your commission details. Risks without VPN: data interception on showing WiFi (many smart homes have WiFi), theft of lockbox app credentials, competitors accessing your client database, identity theft from stolen client info, breach of realtor confidentiality agreements. I'm realtor who learned hard way - showed property, used home's WiFi to send contract, hacker intercepted buyer's financial info, nearly killed $500K deal and my reputation. Now use Turbo VPN religiously: active when accessing MLS on public/client WiFi, encrypts lockbox app traffic, protects DocuSign transactions, secures client communications. Premium covers phone and tablet (use both for showings). Kill switch ensures if connection drops during sensitive transaction, data doesn't leak. Cost is tax-deductible business expense. One client data breach could end your career - VPN is cheap insurance. NAR recommends cybersecurity measures for members.
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