CubiCasa, Realtor.com partner; Property Shield picks up Colorado MLS 

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Colorado MLS signs on with Property Shield

Property Shield has announced a new partnership with Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS), the third-largest MLS in Colorado with about 5,300 subscribers. The move is aimed at strengthening protections against listing fraud and rental scams, according to a news release.

Over the past four decades, PPMLS has supported real estate transactions in the region by providing accurate and frequently updated listing information to its subscribers — a service that it said will benefit from the tech company's fraud detection and threat intelligence capabilities.

"Protecting the integrity of our listing data is essential to maintaining trust in the marketplace, and our partnership with Property Shield strengthens our ability to proactively detect and remove fraudulent and unauthorized uses of our listings across the web," said Lori Miller, CEO of PPMLS, adding that the collaboration "helps protect our subscribers' data, safeguard consumers, and reinforce confidence in the accuracy and security of the PPMLS marketplace."

The agreement adds PPMLS to Property Shield's growing network, which now includes 126 U.S. markets. Over the past few months, Property Shield has also announced partnerships with Southwest MLS, Doorify, Columbus and Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service and REsides, among others.

WFG unveils financial planning tool for agents

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) is making WFG Key, its financial planning tool, available to its real estate agent clients. WFG Key is designed to help agents bring greater clarity and transparency into conversations with buyers and sellers on affordability, pricing strategy and long-term value.

WFG Key allows agents to take a variety of financial scenarios — including monthly payment calculations, cash-to-close, rent-versus-buy comparisons and more — and transform complicated financial ideas into messaging that's easier for everyday clients to understand.

The platform also supports side-by-side offer comparisons and enables agents to create branded, client-facing materials that can be translated into up to 15 languages.

The visual, scenario-based approach is intended to reduce friction and uncertainty during transactions. "When financial concepts are relatable and accessible, consumers make better decisions," SVP National Sales Director Ashley Duran said. "WFG Key allows agents to turn rates, holding costs, payments, and equity over time into clear, visual scenarios."

New CubiCasa partnership to help agents 'deliver clearer value'

In a move aimed at making floor plans more visible and widely available to home shoppers, Realtor.com said it is integrating CubiCasa's interactive floor plan technology into its listing pages.

The partnership expands access to CubiCasa-powered floor plans and CubiCasa Tour content, allowing consumers to better understand a home's layout earlier in the search process, according to a news release.

By prominently featuring floor plans alongside photos, the integration is intended to help buyers visualize a property's flow and spatial context without leaving the listing page. The added context supports more informed comparisons and decision-making as demand grows for richer listing information, Realtor.com and CubiCasa said.

According to CubiCasa President Jeff Allen, consumers "deserve to see how homes are laid out before they step inside."

The company's collaboration with Realtor.com helps make floor plans a standard part of the listing experience — "not just an optional extra," Allen said. "That helps buyers make smarter decisions and helps agents deliver clearer value," he added.

Benutech launches AI-powered verification tool

Benutech has launched ClientVerify.ai, a workflow platform designed to digitize document validation and compliance processes for real estate title operations. The software integrates identity verification, compliance checks and real-time data validation into the same workflow to speed up the process for title agents, underwriters and loan officers, according to a news release.

The platform, which was built to address growing concerns around transaction delays and fraud, validates government-issued IDs and uses biometric liveness detection to confirm signer identity. It also verifies bank account ownership and Social Security numbers to align a client's identity with their financial data.

"ClientVerify.ai eliminates transaction friction by digitizing every required document while advanced verification and compliance run automatically behind the scenes," Benutech VP of Business Development Brian Fox said.

"That means faster openings, cleaner and more defensible files, significantly lower fraud exposure, and a seamless, modern experience that builds trust with buyers and sellers — all at a significantly lower price point than other products on the market," Fox added.

Editor's note: AI was used in the initial drafting of this content, which was then thoroughly reviewed, fact-checked and revised by a Real Estate News editor.