In this episode, Tom Cronkright shares his gripping journey from wire fraud victim to founder of CertifID, a platform revolutionizing real estate cybersecurity. Learn the latest tactics used by cybercriminals, how technology can thwart fraud, and practical steps to protect your transactions. Don't miss this essential guide to staying safe in the real estate industry.

What you'll learn from this episode

• The story behind the founding of CertifID and its mission

• Evolution of cybercriminal tactics in the real estate sector

• Best practices when falling victim to cyber fraud

• CertifID's key features and how they safeguard electronic payments

• Future trends in digital closings and staying alert in cybersecurity practices

Resources mentioned in this episode

• The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle

• The Founders Mentality by Chris Zook and James Allen | Hardcover and Kindle

• Founders | Apple Podcasts

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

• Fraud Recovery Services | CertifID

About Tom Cronkright

Tom is the Executive Chairman of CertifID, a technology platform designed to safeguard electronic payments from fraud. He co-founded the company in response to a wire fraud he experienced and the rising instances of real estate wire fraud. He also serves as the CEO of Sun Title, a leading title agency in Michigan. Tom is a licensed attorney, real estate broker, title insurance producer, and nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity and wire fraud.

Connect with Tom

• Website: CertifID | Sun Title

• LinkedIn: Thomas Cronkright

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In Chicago, getting an offer accepted is just the beginning, not the finish line. In this episode, Adam Gurney, Esq., breaks down how the attorney review process reshapes deals after signing, and why speed, precision, and communication from title professionals can make or break a closing. If you want to operate effectively in one of the most legally complex markets in the country, this conversation will sharpen your thinking about risk, timing, and true partnership.

What you'll learn from this episode

• How Chicago's attorney review process works and why contracts aren't fully locked until legal approval

• The most common contract modifications include tax prorations, appraisal terms, and liability limits

• Why communication and speed are critical for title agents to avoid downstream legal issues

• What title agents get wrong most often, and how missed title issues can create major closing delays

• Reasons why AI and automation are enhancing, not replacing, legal professionals in real estate transactions

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Smokeball

• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormack | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover

About Adam Gurney, Esq.

Adam Gurney, Esq., is a real estate attorney and founder of Gurney Law Group, where he specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions with a focus on protecting clients through every stage of the closing process. Based in Chicago, he is known for his deep expertise in attorney review, contract negotiation, and navigating complex title and legal issues in one of the country's most nuanced real estate markets. Gurney takes a proactive, client-first approach, helping agents, buyers, and sellers minimize risk and move deals forward with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Adam

• Website: Gurney Law Group

• LinkedIn: Adam Gurney, Esq. - Instabridge Legal Funding | LinkedIn

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• Why education is the biggest gap in real estate transactions and how closing knowledge builds stronger agent relationships
• The real reason most agents misunderstand title insurance and how that creates risk during transactions
• 2 savvy ways to generate daily content while saving hours of manual marketing work
• Consistency vs. going viral when building a hyper-local title brand
• How fraud is evolving in real estate, including seller impersonation and AI-enhanced scams

• American Land Title Association
• Illinois Land Title Association (ILTA)
• ChatGPT
• Anthropic

• Website: Proper Title
• LinkedIn: Sabrina Bier

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