{"id":4328,"date":"2026-09-16T04:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/?p=4328"},"modified":"2026-09-09T05:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:01:56","slug":"email-compromise-is-costing-real-estate-agents-thousands-heres-how-to-stop-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/email-compromise-is-costing-real-estate-agents-thousands-heres-how-to-stop-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Email Compromise Is Costing Real Estate Agents Thousands. Here&#8217;s How to Stop It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A single email can undo months of work on a closing. A wire transfer meant for a title company lands in a criminal&#8217;s account instead, a buyer loses their down payment, and an agent&#8217;s reputation takes a hit that no amount of marketing can repair. This is the reality of business email compromise, and real estate professionals across Charleston are discovering just how expensive one careless click can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real estate transactions move fast, involve large sums of money, and depend on trust between agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, and title companies. That combination makes the industry one of the most attractive targets for email fraud in the country. CMIT Solutions of Charleston works with brokerages, agents, and property managers throughout the Lowcountry, and one pattern shows up again and again: firms that treat email security as an afterthought end up paying for it later, often in ways that are difficult to recover from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This guide breaks down how email compromise scams work, why real estate agents are prime targets, what the financial and legal fallout looks like, and the practical steps local firms can take to shut these attacks down before they start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Business Email Compromise Actually Looks Like<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business email compromise, often shortened to BEC, is a type of scam where criminals impersonate a trusted party through email to trick someone into sending money or sensitive information. Unlike a typical phishing attempt filled with obvious red flags, BEC scams are patient, researched, and convincing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In real estate, the most common version plays out like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A criminal gains access to an agent&#8217;s, title company&#8217;s, or lender&#8217;s email account, often through a previous phishing attack or a weak password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The attacker quietly monitors the inbox, learning the transaction timeline, the names involved, and the tone of communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just before closing, the attacker sends an email to the buyer, appearing to come from the title company or agent, with updated wire instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The buyer, trusting the familiar name and email thread, sends their closing funds directly to the criminal&#8217;s account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By the time anyone realizes something is wrong, the money is usually gone. Wire transfers move fast, and once funds leave a domestic account they are often routed overseas within hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Real Estate Agents Are Such an Attractive Target<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Criminals go where the money and the vulnerabilities intersect, and residential real estate checks both boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Large, time sensitive transactions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Closings frequently involve six figure wire transfers, and buyers are conditioned to expect last minute instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Multiple parties in one email thread.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Agents, lenders, attorneys, and title companies all communicate over email, giving attackers plenty of accounts to compromise and impersonate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Publicly available information.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Property listings, closing dates, and agent contact details are often public, making it easy for scammers to build a convincing story.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Inconsistent security practices.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Many independent agents and small brokerages use personal or lightly protected email accounts without multi factor authentication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>High trust environment.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Buyers are told to expect emails from their agent and title company, so a spoofed message rarely raises suspicion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is not a hypothetical problem. Federal reporting has consistently ranked real estate among the top sectors for reported losses tied to email based wire fraud, and local firms are not immune simply because they are smaller.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Real Financial Toll<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The dollar figures behind these scams are sobering. A single successful attack can wipe out a buyer&#8217;s life savings, and the fallout does not stop there.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buyers lose down payments that are rarely recovered once funds cross international borders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agents and brokerages face lawsuits and damaged reputations, even when the compromise originated elsewhere in the transaction chain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Title and escrow companies absorb liability disputes that can take years to resolve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cyber insurance premiums rise sharply after a claim, if coverage is even renewed at all.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understanding the cost of downtime after an incident helps explain why prevention is always cheaper than recovery. Beyond the stolen funds, firms lose productivity, spend on forensic investigations, and sometimes face regulatory scrutiny depending on the data involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Attackers Get Into an Agent&#8217;s Inbox in the First Place<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most email compromise cases do not start with a sophisticated hack. They start small.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b>Phishing emails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that mimic DocuSign, MLS platforms, or common vendor tools trick agents into entering their credentials on a fake login page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Credential stuffing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> uses passwords leaked from unrelated data breaches, since many people reuse the same password across multiple accounts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Malicious attachments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> disguised as inspection reports or closing documents deliver malware that harvests login information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Unsecured public Wi-Fi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, often used at open houses or coffee shops, exposes login sessions to interception.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Lack of multi factor authentication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> means a stolen password alone is enough to grant full access to an account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once inside, attackers rarely act immediately. They watch, wait, and study the natural rhythm of a transaction so their eventual fraudulent email fits seamlessly into an existing conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Warning Signs Every Agent and Brokerage Should Know<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recognizing suspicious activity early can prevent a costly mistake. Agents and administrative staff should watch for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wire instructions that change unexpectedly, especially close to closing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urgent language pressuring immediate action without verification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slight misspellings in email domains that mimic a real company&#8217;s address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requests to communicate only by email and avoid phone confirmation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emails sent at unusual hours or with awkward phrasing inconsistent with the sender&#8217;s normal style<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attachments or links from senders who do not typically send them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training staff to slow down and verify, rather than react quickly, is one of the simplest and most effective defenses available. Reviewing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/why-security-awareness-training-is-the-first-line-of-defense-against-cyber-threats\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">security awareness training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> practices can help brokerages build this habit across the whole team, not just the tech-savvy agents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4330\" src=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/09\/26-2-1024x535.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/09\/26-2-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/09\/26-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/09\/26-2-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/09\/26-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Practical Steps to Stop Email Compromise Before It Starts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Protecting a brokerage or independent agency does not require a massive budget, but it does require consistency. Here are the foundational steps that make the biggest difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Turn On Multi Factor Authentication Everywhere<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passwords alone are not enough. Multi factor authentication should be required on email, MLS access, file storage, and any system tied to client data or financial transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Verify Wire Instructions by Phone, Always<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Establish a firm rule: no wire instructions are ever trusted without a verbal confirmation using a phone number obtained independently, never one provided in the email itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Use a Dedicated Business Email Domain<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agents relying on free personal email accounts are far easier to impersonate. A properly configured business domain with security controls in place is significantly harder to spoof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Train the Entire Team, Not Just Agents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative assistants, transaction coordinators, and part time staff are just as likely to be targeted. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ongoing training keeps everyone alert to evolving tactics, including the shift toward<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/ai-driven-threats-are-rising-how-smbs-can-defend-themselves\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AI driven threats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that make fraudulent emails harder to spot with the naked eye.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Monitor Accounts for Suspicious Login Activity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unusual login locations or times often signal a compromised account before any fraudulent email is even sent. Continuous monitoring catches this early.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Keep Software and Devices Updated<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outdated software leaves known vulnerabilities open for exploitation. Regular patching closes these gaps before criminals can take advantage of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Have an Incident Response Plan Ready<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowing exactly who to call, what to freeze, and how to notify affected parties within the first hour of a suspected compromise can mean the difference between stopping a wire transfer and losing it permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Real Estate Firms Need More Than Basic Antivirus<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standard antivirus software was never built to catch the kind of social engineering used in business email compromise. These attacks rely on deception, not malware, which means firms need layered protection that includes email filtering, identity monitoring, and rapid response capability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CMIT Solutions of Charleston helps real estate firms build this kind of layered defense through a combination of monitoring, filtering, and staff education tailored to the pace of the industry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understanding the difference between basic tools and true protection starts with knowing your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/antivirus-edr-or-mdr-understanding-your-cybersecurity-stack\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cybersecurity stack basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, since many firms assume antivirus alone is sufficient when it is only one small piece of a much larger picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Managed detection and response has become a standard recommendation for firms handling high value transactions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/managed-detection-and-response-mdr-the-future-of-threat-prevention\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">managed detection response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can help brokerages understand why continuous monitoring, not just periodic scans, is what actually catches attackers before damage is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Compliance and Liability Angle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Real estate transactions often involve sensitive personal and financial data, which means firms may carry more regulatory exposure than they realize. A breach involving client financial information can trigger notification requirements, insurance disputes, and potential liability claims from affected buyers or sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms handling loan documentation or working closely with lenders should also be aware of overlapping obligations around<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/what-financial-firms-should-know-about-data-protection-and-compliance-risks\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">financial data protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, since many of the same standards that apply to lenders extend to anyone handling similar sensitive documents during a transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cyber insurance is another area where preparation pays off. Insurers are increasingly scrutinizing the security controls a business has in place before issuing or renewing a policy, and firms without documented protections may find themselves paying more, or getting denied coverage altogether. Reviewing current<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/cybersecurity-insurance-requires-better-it-heres-what-insurers-are-now-demanding\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cyber insurance requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> before a renewal date arrives can prevent an unpleasant surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Building a Culture of Verification<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Technology alone will not solve this problem. The firms that successfully avoid email compromise losses share a common trait: they build verification into their process as a habit, not an afterthought.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every wire instruction gets a phone call, no exceptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New vendor or lender contacts are confirmed through a second channel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staff feel comfortable flagging anything that feels slightly off, without fear of slowing down a deal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leadership reinforces security expectations regularly, not just once a year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This kind of culture takes time to build, but it is far less expensive than recovering from a six figure wire fraud loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Email Security Fundamentals Worth Reinforcing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond the transaction specific advice above, general inbox hygiene still matters enormously. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reviewing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/email-security-essentials-protecting-your-inbox-from-todays-smartest-scams\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">email security essentials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> gives agents a broader foundation for spotting scams that go beyond wire fraud, including invoice manipulation and vendor impersonation attempts that target office operations rather than closings directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phishing tactics have also grown more convincing thanks to generative tools. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staying current on how<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/how-ai-is-making-phishing-attacks-more-dangerous-for-businesses\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AI powered phishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> techniques work helps agents recognize that grammar mistakes and awkward phrasing are no longer reliable warning signs the way they once were.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Do If You Suspect a Compromise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speed matters more than almost anything else in these situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Contact the bank immediately and request a wire recall, even if it feels unlikely to work.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">File a complaint with the FBI&#8217;s Internet Crime Complaint Center as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notify all parties in the transaction, including the title company, lender, and affected buyer or seller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Change passwords and enable multi factor authentication on every compromised account.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring in IT security support to determine how the breach happened and whether other accounts are at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first 24 hours after a suspected fraud are the most critical window for recovering funds, so having a plan in place before an incident happens is far more effective than scrambling in the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/09\/27-2-1024x535.png\" width=\"861\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Keeping Transactions Running Without Interruption<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond fraud prevention, brokerages also need reliable infrastructure to keep deals moving. Downtime during a closing week can be just as costly as fraud itself, which is why many firms pair security improvements with broader IT support. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reliable<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-it-support\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reliable IT support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ensures agents are never stuck troubleshooting technical issues during a time sensitive transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cloud based document sharing has also become standard practice for transaction coordination, but it needs to be configured correctly to avoid creating new vulnerabilities. Secure<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-cloud-services\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">secure cloud services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> allow teams to collaborate on contracts and disclosures without exposing sensitive files to unauthorized access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Network stability matters too, particularly for brokerages running multiple office locations. Dependable<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-network-management-charleston\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">network management services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> reduce the kind of outages that slow down responses during critical negotiation windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For firms managing sensitive client records and financial documentation, dedicated<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-data-backup\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">data backup solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> protect against ransomware and accidental data loss, both of which can be just as disruptive as a fraud incident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compliance obligations tied to financial transactions also benefit from structured support. Ongoing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-compliance\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">compliance support services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> help brokerages document their security posture in a way that satisfies both insurers and regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication tools tie all of this together. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consolidated<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-unified-communications-charleston\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">unified communications solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> reduce the number of separate platforms agents rely on, which in turn reduces the number of potential entry points for attackers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms that are unsure where their current setup falls short often benefit from an outside review. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Independent<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-it-guidance-charleston\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">strategic IT guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can identify gaps in email security, backup practices, and access controls before they turn into costly incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For growing brokerages evaluating new tools or hardware, working with a partner who understands vendor relationships simplifies the process considerably. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Streamlined<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-it-procurement\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IT procurement services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ensure new technology is deployed securely from day one rather than bolted on as an afterthought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms managing shared applications across an office, such as document management or client relationship platforms, also need consistent oversight. Ongoing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-productivity-applications-charleston\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">productivity applications support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> keeps these tools running smoothly and configured with appropriate security settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A dedicated<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-cybersecurity-charleston\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cybersecurity services team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> brings all of these pieces together under one coordinated strategy rather than a patchwork of disconnected tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brokerages looking for an all-in-one approach often find that bundled<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/it-services-packages\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IT service packages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> deliver better value than piecing together separate vendors for monitoring, backup, and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And for firms building a long term technology strategy across multiple offices, broader<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/managed-it-services-charleston\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">managed IT services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provide the consistent oversight needed to keep every location protected under the same standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Real Estate Fraud Trends Worth Watching<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email compromise is not a static threat. Tactics evolve, and staying informed helps firms adjust their defenses before criminals adapt again.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fraud attempts increasingly target the days immediately before closing, when urgency is highest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attackers are researching agents through public social media activity to personalize their scams<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fake title company websites are being created to make phone verification harder for buyers who search independently<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business continuity planning has become a growing priority for firms recovering from these incidents, as reflected in discussions around<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/why-business-continuity-planning-is-becoming-a-critical-it-priority-for-smbs-in-charleston-sc\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business continuity planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> across the Charleston business community<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Local reporting continues to highlight how<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/why-ransomware-attacks-are-rising-in-charleston-sc-and-how-businesses-can-stay-protected\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rising ransomware attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> often start with the same compromised credentials used in wire fraud schemes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The finance sector broadly has seen similar patterns, and reviewing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/email-fraud-in-the-finance-sector-what-every-firm-should-watch-for\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">email fraud finance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> trends shows how closely related these schemes are across industries handling large transactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overall awareness of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/the-cybersecurity-threat-landscape-what-every-business-owner-must-know-right-now\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">current threat landscape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> helps brokerage owners make informed decisions about where to invest security resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Endpoint Protection Matters More Than Ever<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With agents working from phones, tablets, and laptops across multiple locations, every device becomes a potential entry point. Firms should treat mobile devices with the same seriousness as office computers, since a compromised phone can expose the same email accounts criminals are after. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reviewing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/endpoint-security-in-a-remote-work-world-protecting-every-device\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">endpoint security devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> practices is especially relevant for agents who spend most of their day away from a traditional office setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proactive monitoring also plays a major role in catching suspicious activity before it escalates into a full blown incident. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firms that invest in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/how-proactive-it-monitoring-prevents-downtime-before-it-starts\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">proactive IT monitoring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> often catch unauthorized access attempts within minutes rather than discovering them after funds have already moved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Backup practices deserve attention too, since ransomware and email compromise sometimes go hand in hand. Firms relying on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/ransomware-proof-your-business-the-importance-of-managed-backups\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">managed backup solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> recover faster from any incident that involves data loss alongside financial fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, understanding baseline compliance expectations gives brokerages a clearer picture of what protections regulators and insurers now expect as standard practice, which ties back to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/blog\/cybersecurity-compliance-made-simple-for-charleston-businesses\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cybersecurity compliance basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that apply across nearly every industry handling sensitive transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Moving Forward With Confidence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business email compromise is not going away, and the tactics used against real estate professionals will keep evolving alongside the technology available to criminals. But firms are not powerless. With the right combination of layered email security, staff training, verification habits, and ongoing monitoring, brokerages can dramatically reduce their risk without slowing down the pace their clients expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CMIT Solutions of Charleston works with real estate firms, title companies, and independent agents across the Lowcountry to build practical, transaction-friendly security programs that protect closings without adding unnecessary friction. If your firm has not reviewed its email security posture recently, now is the time.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule a consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to talk through where your current setup stands and what a stronger defense could look like for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;background: #f4f8fa;padding: 60px 20px;font-family: Segoe UI,Arial,sans-serif\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;color: #000;font-size: 40px;line-height: 1.2;font-weight: 800;margin: 0 0 45px\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1100px;margin: 0 auto\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">1. What exactly is business email compromise in real estate?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It is a scam where criminals impersonate a trusted party, such as an agent or title company, through email to trick a buyer or seller into sending funds or sensitive information to the wrong account.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">2. How do scammers usually gain access to an agent&#8217;s email?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Most commonly through phishing emails, reused passwords exposed in unrelated data breaches, or malicious attachments that harvest login credentials.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">3. Why are real estate transactions such a common target?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Large wire transfers, tight deadlines, and multiple parties communicating over email create the perfect conditions for convincing impersonation scams.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">4. Can a compromised wire transfer ever be recovered?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Sometimes, if the bank is notified within hours and can freeze the funds before they are moved again, but recovery becomes far less likely after 24 to 48 hours.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">5. What is the single most effective way to prevent wire fraud?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Verifying wire instructions by phone using an independently obtained number, rather than trusting any number or instructions included in an email.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">6. Should small brokerages worry about this as much as large firms?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Yes. Criminals often target smaller firms specifically because they assume weaker security controls are in place.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">7. Does multi factor authentication really make a difference?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Significantly. It prevents most account takeovers even when a password has already been stolen or leaked.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">8. What should an agent do if they suspect their email has been compromised?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Change passwords immediately, enable multi factor authentication, alert all active transaction parties, and bring in IT support to investigate the scope of the breach.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">9. Are personal email accounts riskier than business domains?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Generally yes, since personal accounts often lack the security configurations and monitoring available on properly managed business email systems.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">10. How can buyers protect themselves during a transaction?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Buyers should always call their title company or agent using a number obtained independently, never one provided in a recent email, before sending any wire transfer.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">11. What role does staff training play in prevention?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">A significant one. Many successful attacks succeed simply because staff were not trained to recognize red flags or pause before acting on urgent requests.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">12. Is antivirus software enough to stop these attacks?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">No. Business email compromise relies on deception rather than malware, so it requires layered protection including monitoring, filtering, and verification procedures.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">13. How quickly do these scams usually happen after account access is gained?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Attackers often wait days or weeks, studying the transaction timeline before sending a fraudulent email at the most convenient moment near closing.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">14. Do these scams only target the buyer?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">No. Sellers, agents, lenders, and title companies can all be impersonated or targeted, depending on where the weakest security link is found.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">15. What is managed detection and response, and does it help here?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">It is a continuous monitoring service that identifies suspicious account activity in real time, often catching unauthorized access before a fraudulent email is even sent.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">16. Can cyber insurance cover losses from email compromise?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Sometimes, but coverage increasingly depends on having documented security controls in place, such as multi factor authentication and staff training programs.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">17. How often should a brokerage review its security practices?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">At minimum annually, though quarterly reviews are recommended given how quickly attacker tactics continue to evolve.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">18. Are mobile devices a common entry point for these attacks?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Yes, especially for agents who frequently check email on phones while working from open houses or public locations.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0 0 18px;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">19. What documentation should a firm keep in case of an incident?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">Records of all communications, wire instructions, login activity logs, and any correspondence with the bank or law enforcement following a suspected fraud.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"width: 100%;background: #fff;border-radius: 14px;margin: 0;padding: 0 28px;overflow: hidden\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer;position: relative;padding: 24px 48px 24px 0;font-size: 19px;line-height: 1.5;font-weight: 600;color: #111\">20. Where should a brokerage start if it has never assessed its email security?<span style=\"position: absolute;right: 0;color: #f46048;font-size: 28px;line-height: 1;font-weight: bold\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 0 24px;color: #444;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.7\">A professional review of current email configurations, authentication settings, and staff practices is the best starting point before building out a broader security strategy.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/contact-us\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3629\" src=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/01\/call-to-action.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"925\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/01\/call-to-action.png 1024w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/01\/call-to-action-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/charleston-sc-1165\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/01\/call-to-action-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0A single email can undo months of work on a closing. 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