Property Shield Partners with Southwest MLS to Protect Albuquerque's Real Estate Community

Fraud Detection Platform Now Available as Subscriber Benefit to 4,300 Real Estate Professionals

January 5, 2026 – Property Shield, a leading fraud detection and data compliance platform for the real estate industry, today announced its partnership with Southwest MLS (SWMLS), bringing comprehensive fraud protection to approximately 4,300 real estate professionals across the Albuquerque area as a complimentary subscriber benefit.

Southwest MLS is setting the standard for consumer protection in their market, recognizing that safeguarding both agents and the public from fraudulent listings and rental scams is essential to maintaining trust in real estate.
"Providing Property Shield's fraud detection to our subscribers at no additional cost demonstrates our commitment to protecting both our members and the consumers they serve," said Teri Hatcher, 2026 SWMLS President. "We're proud to lead on consumer protection in Albuquerque."

"Southwest MLS is a forward-thinking organization that understands the critical importance of protecting their market," said Alex Fahsel, CEO of Property Shield. "This partnership will have a meaningful impact on the Albuquerque real estate community, helping agents protect their professional reputation while ensuring consumers are safeguarded from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes."

This partnership adds to Property Shield's growing network protecting more than 90,000 real estate professionals nationwide. The platform helps MLSs strengthen consumer trust while protecting their subscribers from liability risks associated with fraudulent listings.

 

This announcement highlights the growing role of MLS-led fraud prevention, real estate data compliance, and consumer protection technology in today’s housing market. By integrating advanced fraud detection tools directly into MLS subscriber benefits, Southwest MLS and Property Shield are helping real estate professionals combat rental scams, fake listings, and unauthorized data use while strengthening trust across the Albuquerque real estate market. As fraud risks continue to evolve, partnerships like this demonstrate how MLS organizations can proactively protect agents, brokers, and consumers through modern real estate technology solutions.

 

About Property Shield
Property Shield is a fraud detection and data compliance company serving the real estate industry. Working in partnership with Multiple Listing Services nationwide, Property Shield protects real estate professionals and consumers from fraudulent listings and unauthorized data use. In 2025, the company removed over 500,000 fraudulent listings, protecting more than 90,000 real estate agents across the country.

 

About Southwest MLS
Southwest MLS serves approximately 4,300 real estate professionals across the Albuquerque area, providing comprehensive MLS services and technology solutions to support their members' business success.

 

Media Contact:
Miguel Berger
SVP of Growth
Property Shield
mberger@propertyshield.co