Episode 63 - What Every Agent & Consumer Must Know (with Attorney Lisa Peterson)

Title fraud is one of the fastest-growing and least understood threats in real estate today — and most agents, buyers, and sellers don’t realize how vulnerable they are until it’s too late.

In this episode of Wisconsin Real Estate Today, host John Gscheidmeier sits down with Lisa Petersen, a respected title industry expert, to uncover how title fraud actually happens, why it’s increasing across Wisconsin and beyond, and what real estate professionals and consumers must do to protect themselves.

Lisa breaks down:
-What title fraud really is (and what it is not)
-The most common schemes impacting today’s real estate transactions
-How criminals exploit gaps in communication, documentation, and verification
-Red flags every agent, buyer, and seller should recognize early
-Why education, process, and trusted partners matter more than ever

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate professional or a homeowner planning to buy or sell, this episode delivers critical knowledge that could protect your transaction, your clients, and your reputation.

This conversation sets the foundation for a two-part series — with Episode 64 diving deeper into one of the most dangerous forms of fraud in the industry today: Seller Impersonation Scams.

🎧 Don’t miss this must-listen episode that every agent should be sharing with their clients.