Technology Risk Management (Leading in a 2.0 World) / August 04, 2026

Includes a Live Web Event on 08/04/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Approved: 2 Hours Broker Management

Over the past decade the real estate industry has seen a pervasive impact in their practices by an overwhelming adoption of technology by consumers and real estate firms alike. This adoption has created a new world of opportunities, but with those new opportunities an increase of risk has also emerged. From social media use, predictive models, big data, crypto currency and more agents and consumers are finding themselves in uncharted territory with no practices or policies in place to protect both consumers and agents. This session explores the emergency and current technologies, their impact on the business and best practices to protect all involved.

Matthew Rathbun

GRI Instructor

BIO

Self-declared real estate geek, national speaker, and “worst student ever.” Why? Because he's sat in enough boring classes to know exactly what not to do. He believes learning should be fun, practical, and a little bit unexpected.He travels the country helping agents rethink what’s possible in this business. His sessions are packed with real-world strategies, a healthy dose of humor, and the latest tools and tech that actually make life easier. He's a broker licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and DC, and serves as the Executive Vice President of Coldwell Banker Elite, where he gets to mentor over 250 amazing agents and staff every day.Over the years, he's picked up some pretty cool awards—national, state, and local Instructor of the Year honors, and even REALTOR® of the Year. But what really drives him is helping agents grow their businesses without losing their minds (or their weekends). Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned pro, his goal is to make every class worth your time—and maybe even make you laugh a little along the way.