Knox County Board of Realtors

07/30/2026

On behalf of KCBR and the Golf Committee, thank you for all the support from our Hole Sponsors for the annual Jim Depue charity fundraiser golf outing! We are so thankful for your generosity.

07/29/2026

This is still going on folks! Be wary, mindful and cautious in your day- to-day business.

Protect Yourself and Your Clients from Rising Real Estate Scams

Cybercriminals are aggressively targeting real estate professionals through email, text messages, and phone calls.

Scammers frequently impersonate government agencies, lenders, title companies, utility providers, clients, and even fellow REALTORS® to steal personal and financial information or redirect funds.

To safeguard your business and your clients:

Treat unsolicited requests with skepticism. Be wary of unexpected emails, texts, or calls that demand urgent action, payments, gift cards, wire transfers, passwords, or sensitive information.

Always verify wiring or payment instructions. Confirm any changes by calling a known, trusted phone number — never rely on email or text contact provided in the request.

Avoid clicking links or opening attachments from unknown or suspicious sources.

Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts.

Regularly check your spam/junk folders to ensure legitimate messages aren’t being filtered.

Verify caller identity. If someone claims to represent a government agency, bank, or company, hang up and contact them directly using a publicly listed phone number.

Important Reminder:
The IRS initiates contact primarily through official mail — not by phone demanding immediate payment, threatening arrest, or requesting payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Similar tactics are commonly used by scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, law enforcement, utility companies, and other organizations.

Trust your instincts.

If something feels off, pause and verify before responding. A single phone call to a trusted source can prevent significant fraud, identity theft, and financial loss.

In today’s market, REALTOR® safety goes far beyond physical security. Protecting your personal information, business systems, and client data from sophisticated digital scams is now a critical part of your professional responsibility.

07/29/2026

On behalf of KCBR and the Golf Committee, thank you for all the support from our Premium Sponsors for the annual Jim Depue charity fundraiser golf outing. We are so thankful for your generosity!

07/28/2026

On behalf of KCBR and the Golf Committee, thank you for all the support from our attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and Vernon View Golf Course for the annual Jim Depue charity fundraiser golf outing! It was another great outing, and we can’t do it without you all. Congratulations also to our four Knox County graduates selected this year to receive $900 each towards post-high school education and/or workforce expenses.

07/22/2026

Protect Yourself and Your Clients from Rising Real Estate Scams

Cybercriminals are aggressively targeting real estate professionals through email, text messages, and phone calls. Scammers frequently impersonate government agencies, lenders, title companies, utility providers, clients, and even fellow REALTORS® to steal personal and financial information or redirect funds.

To safeguard your business and your clients:

Treat unsolicited requests with skepticism.

Be wary of unexpected emails, texts, or calls that demand urgent action, payments, gift cards, wire transfers, passwords, or sensitive information.

Always verify wiring or payment instructions.

Confirm any changes by calling a known, trusted phone number — never rely on email or text contact provided in the request.

Avoid clicking links or opening attachments from unknown or suspicious sources.

Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts.

Regularly check your spam/junk folders to ensure legitimate messages aren’t being filtered.

Verify caller identity. If someone claims to represent a government agency, bank, or company, hang up and contact them directly using a publicly listed phone number.

Important Reminder:

The IRS initiates contact primarily through official mail — not by phone demanding immediate payment, threatening arrest, or requesting payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

Similar tactics are commonly used by scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, law enforcement, utility companies, and other organizations.

Trust your instincts. If something feels off, pause and verify before responding.

A single phone call to a trusted source can prevent significant fraud, identity theft, and financial loss.

In today’s market, REALTOR® safety goes far beyond physical security. Protecting your personal information, business systems, and client data from sophisticated digital scams is now a critical part of your professional responsibility.

Stay sharp!
Jeri
Executive Officer

07/22/2026

Thinking about buying a boat this summer? Family lake days and fishing trips can make the season even more memorable. But before you make that big purchase, check out these tips. Link in the comments.

07/07/2026

07/01/2026

Wishing you a fantastic Independence Day filled with fireworks, family, and freedom!

I’ll be back on Tuesday, July 7. Have a great holiday!

06/11/2026

Cybercriminals are aggressively targeting real estate professionals through email, text messages, and phone calls. Scammers frequently impersonate government agencies, lenders, title companies, utility providers, clients, and even fellow REALTORS® to steal personal and financial information or redirect funds.

To safeguard your business and your clients:
• Treat unsolicited requests with skepticism. Be wary of unexpected emails, texts, or calls that demand urgent action, payments, gift cards, wire transfers, passwords, or sensitive information.
• Always verify wiring or payment instructions. Confirm any changes by calling a known, trusted phone number — never rely on email or text contact provided in the request.
• Avoid clicking links or opening attachments from unknown or suspicious sources.
• Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts.
• Regularly check your spam/junk folders to ensure legitimate messages aren’t being filtered.
• Verify caller identity. If someone claims to represent a government agency, bank, or company, hang up and contact them directly using a publicly listed phone number.

Important Reminder:
The IRS initiates contact primarily through official mail — not by phone demanding immediate payment, threatening arrest, or requesting payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Similar tactics are commonly used by scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, law enforcement, utility companies, and other organizations. Trust your instincts. If something feels off, pause and verify before responding. A single phone call to a trusted source can prevent significant fraud, identity theft, and financial loss.

In today’s market, REALTOR® safety goes far beyond physical security. Protecting your personal information, business systems, and client data from sophisticated digital scams is now a critical part of your professional responsibility.
Best,
Jeri S.
Executive Officer
Knox County Board of REALTORS

05/21/2026

The office will be closed on May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Respectfully,
Jeri S.
Executive Officer
KCBR