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Stay Safe Working with Customers with Forewarn a Free Member Benefit

Christy Denys
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Forewarn FAQs for Florida Realtors

🔹 General Information

Q1: What is Forewarn?
A: Forewarn is a real-time identity verification and risk assessment tool provided free to all Florida Realtors® members. It allows agents to instantly verify the identity of prospects using just a phone number, helping to mitigate risks and ensure safety during showings.
Learn more about Forewarn[1]

Q2: Who can use Forewarn?
A: All 238,000+ Florida Realtors® members have free access to Forewarn. If you previously paid for an individual or association account, your access will be transitioned automatically to the Florida Realtors account.[1]

🔹 Getting Started

Q3: How do I activate my Forewarn account?
A:

  1. Visit the Forewarn activation page.
  2. Enter your email associated to your MIAMI membership (this becomes your username).
  3. Enter the authentication code sent to your phone.
  4. Create a password.
  5. Download the Forewarn app (available on Apple or Android).
  6. Log in and start verifying prospects instantly.[1]

🔹 Using Forewarn

Q4: What kind of information can I access with Forewarn?
A: Forewarn provides:

  • Full name, aliases, and age
  • Phone number history
  • Address history (rental and ownership)
  • Financial indicators (bankruptcy, liens, judgments)
  • Property ownership records
  • Criminal history (nationwide)[1]

Q5: When should I use Forewarn?
A: Ideally, use Forewarn during your first interaction with a new prospect—before scheduling a showing or meeting. This helps you assess potential risks early.[2]

🔹 Safety & Real-World Use

Q6: How does Forewarn improve Realtor safety?
A: By verifying identities and uncovering red flags (e.g., mismatched names, criminal records), Forewarn helps agents avoid potentially dangerous or fraudulent situations. Real-life examples show how agents have avoided scams and impersonators using the app.[3]

Q7: Can Forewarn help with remote transactions?
A: Yes. Especially in remote or digital transactions, Forewarn adds a layer of trust and verification when face-to-face meetings aren’t possible.[3]

🔹 Webinars & Video Tutorials

Q8: Are there any training videos or webinars available?
A: Yes! MIAMI Realtors and Florida Realtors offers regular webinars and video tutorials to help you get the most out of Forewarn.

🔹 Account & Support

Q9: What if I already have a paid Forewarn account?
A: You don’t need to take any action. Your account will be automatically transitioned to the Florida Realtors® free member benefit.[1]

Q10: Who do I contact for help with Forewarn?
A: For technical support or account issues, contact the Florida Realtors Tech Helpline or visit the Forewarn support section on the product page.

❌ What Forewarn Is NOT For

1. Marketing or Prospecting

You cannot use Forewarn to:

  • Find new leads or clients
  • Build marketing lists
  • Cold-call or mass contact individuals

Forewarn is strictly for verifying individuals after they’ve contacted you or expressed interest in a real estate transaction.

2. Determining Eligibility for Services

Forewarn must not be used to determine someone’s eligibility for:

  • Credit
  • Insurance
  • Employment
  • Housing

These uses are regulated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Forewarn is not a consumer reporting agency.

3. Discriminatory or Unethical Use

Using Forewarn to:

  • Discriminate against individuals
  • Profile based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics

  • Violate fair housing laws
    is strictly prohibited and could result in legal consequences.

     

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