Closings attract wire fraud
Criminals spoof agents, attorneys and title companies to redirect deposits and closing funds.
Silicon Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area
IT services for real estate firms in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley supports brokerages, property management companies and real estate investors with managed IT, mobile-friendly security and protection against wire fraud.
Deals depend on trustSecurity that helps protect closings, tenants and your reputation.
Local Silicon Valley teamServing businesses across the Bay Area- Managed support optionsDiscuss coverage for your business needs
- Security and complianceTechnical safeguards for your business needs
- Local guidance, national resourcesBacked by the CMIT Solutions network
What does managed IT for real estate firms include?
Managed IT for a real estate firm covers monitoring and help desk support, wire-fraud and email impersonation protection, support for property management and transaction software, mobile device management for agents, secure storage of tenant and client data, and tested backups.
The challenge
What makes IT different for real estate firms
Real estate teams handle time-sensitive transactions, mobile work and private tenant and client information across multiple systems.
Agents work from their phones
Mobile devices hold client data and need to be managed and secured.
Tenant data is sensitive
Applications, identification and payment details need appropriate access controls and secure handling.
Portfolios grow fast
New properties, offices and staff need IT that can scale with changing business needs.
Our approach
We start with your business risk, not your technology
Before recommending a tool, we need to understand how your real estate organization works, how agents and property teams access systems, where tenant and client information is stored and what downtime or a security incident could cost.
What’s really at stakeA compromised mailbox can redirect closing funds, while an outage can delay transactions, leasing work or property operations. We help you identify the priorities before problems interrupt business.
“We strive to be the trusted technology advisor for our clients.”CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
- Identify the systems and data most important to transactions and property operations
- Review email security and verification processes for wiring instructions
- Assess access controls for agents, property managers and remote teams
- Plan monitoring, backups and support around your business needs
Why clients choose us
IT that becomes part of your strategy
We understand your business
Our leadership learns your business structure and goals first, so IT becomes part of your strategy instead of an afterthought.
Enterprise-level partners
Access to enterprise-grade partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network of more than 250 locations and 900 technology practitioners.
Quality at a predictable price
Discuss proactive service, security and monthly pricing that fit your organization’s users, systems and risk profile.
Services
Managed IT built around your work
Support for transactions, property operations, mobile teams, security and planning.
Wire-fraud protection
Reduce the risk of impersonation emails before money moves.
- Email impersonation filtering
- Lookalike-domain alerts
- Wire verification training
Property and transaction software
Keep property management and transaction tools available.
- Support for AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium and similar systems
- Transaction and CRM tools
- Microsoft 365 and collaboration apps
Mobile agents and multiple sites
Secure access for agents, offices, leasing centers and managed properties.
- Mobile device management
- Office and property Wi-Fi
- Secure remote access
Tenant and client data protection
Controls for personal information held across property operations.
- Access reviews and account security
- Written information security practices
- Payment security guidance
Backup and recovery
Leases, transaction files and records recoverable after an incident.
- Encrypted backup options
- Restore testing
- Written recovery planning
Managed IT
Proactive monitoring and planning as your portfolio grows.
- Monitoring and patching options
- New office and property setup
- Technology planning
Included in every plan
Multi-layered security from day one
Every managed IT plan includes these protections, so the basics are covered.
EDREndpoint detection and response on every device- Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
- DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
- Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
- Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
- Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
EDREndpoint detection and response on every device
Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running againCompliance
The requirements your IT may need to support
Your organization remains responsible for its legal and contractual obligations. IT safeguards and documentation may support your program, but they do not replace legal advice or a compliance review.
| Standard | What it asks of you | What we can help support |
|---|---|---|
| California privacy laws (when applicable) | Appropriate handling and protection of personal information, depending on the organization and its activities. | Access controls, security practices, documentation and incident planning. |
| California breach notification law | Notification duties may apply when certain personal information is compromised. | Logging, incident response preparation and technical information to support next steps. |
| PCI DSS (when processing payment cards) | Security controls for cardholder data and payment workflows. | Network separation and coordination with payment providers. |
| Cyber insurance requirements | Insurers may require MFA, endpoint protection, backups, training and documentation. | Technical controls and information to support insurance questionnaires. |
Which laws and requirements apply depends on your business and data practices. We support technical safeguards and documentation; we do not provide legal advice.
Secure AIUse AI without putting business data at risk
Real estate firms considering AI should review data handling, account access, retention and oversight. CMIT Solutions can help assess technical safeguards and support a controlled approach to adopting AI tools.
Success stories
View all case studiesHow CMIT supports real estate and related firms
Examples of technology support from across the CMIT Solutions network.
Real estate
Keeping a Historic Landmark Running with Modern IT
Modern IT support for a one-of-a-kind residential property.
Lakepoint TowerRead case study
Real estate
Meeting the Real Estate Market’s Digital Needs
A market that runs almost entirely online needs IT that does not slow deals down.
Real estate brokerageRead case study
Consulting
Consulting Firm Grows with Reliable IT Support
A related example of keeping technology reliable while a client focuses on its work.
Consulting firmRead case study
Leadership
Meet the owners of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
Maitjian and Todd Welke started CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley in 2009, bringing enterprise technology experience to growing and emerging businesses across the Bay Area.
Maitjian Welke, Founder and Co-OwnerMaitjian is the founder and co-owner, helping Bay Area businesses with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT consulting and technology strategy.
Todd Welke, Co-OwnerTodd is co-owner of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley, Greater Palo Alto and Pleasanton, bringing enterprise technology experience and a long-term service focus.
- Managed IT
- Cybersecurity
- IT Consulting
- Bay Area
- 900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
- (408) 872-1577
- sales@cmitswsv.com
CMIT Solutions has ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for more than a decade.
ConnectWise has recognized CMIT Solutions for excellence in managed IT service delivery.
The Silicon Valley team is backed by the broader CMIT Solutions network of technology professionals.
Hear from us
Local service, national strength
- Local leadership with business and technology experience
- Enterprise-level partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network
- Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance-related support options
- Serving San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area communities
Getting started
How we onboard your organization
Changes are planned around your busiest hours, with clear communication about what happens next.
Risk assessment
Discuss your business and identify technology risks.
Plan
Review priorities and recommendations in plain language.
Onboarding
Configure systems and access with clear communication.
Managed operations
Monitoring, help desk support and regular reviews.
FAQs
Real Estate IT questions, answered
Answers to common questions real estate firms may ask when reviewing managed IT and cybersecurity support.
Still have a question?
Contact the Silicon Valley team to discuss your systems, property operations and support needs.
Contact our teamor call (408) 872-1577How do you protect closings from wire fraud?
We can help filter impersonation emails, identify lookalike-domain risks, secure agent accounts with MFA and support a call-back verification process for wiring instructions.
Do you support AppFolio, Yardi and Buildium?
We support the devices, networks and access behind property management platforms and coordinate with the software vendor for application-specific issues.
Can you manage agents’ phones and laptops?
Mobile device management can help protect company information on phones and laptops and support remote action if a device is lost, subject to the agreed configuration.
Do you support property management companies with many sites?
We can help set up and support offices, leasing centers and property networks, with monitoring and support arranged for the locations in scope.
How is pricing structured?
Pricing is based on your users, devices, support needs and security requirements. The team can explain the proposed scope and costs before you commit.
What happens during an IT assessment?
We discuss how the business operates, review your network, devices, backups, Microsoft 365 setup and security controls, and identify practical priorities. The team will explain the assessment scope and any cost before work begins.
Can you help us meet cyber insurance requirements?
We can review technical requirements such as MFA, endpoint protection, backups, training and documentation, help implement suitable controls, and provide technical details for insurer questionnaires.
Is support available on nights, weekends and holidays?
Monitoring and support coverage depend on the agreed service plan. We review availability and escalation arrangements with you before onboarding.
Which areas do you serve?
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley is based in Campbell, California, and serves businesses in San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area communities.
IT consultation
Know your risk. Plan your next steps.
Discuss where your organization may be exposed and identify practical steps to protect systems, tenant information and transaction workflows.
- Discuss current systems and technology risks
- Review priorities in clear, business-focused language
- Consider data security and cyber insurance requirements
- Identify practical next steps for your organization
Prefer to talk?(408) 872-1577
Visit us900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
Emailsales@cmitswsv.com