Socialbots can also pose a security risk. In 2011, for example, a socialbot network stole gigabytes of user data from Facebook. According to some estimates, up to 65 percent of the average Twitter account's followers are actually bots of one type or another.
About Xome.com. With more than 80% of all MLS listings available (120+ million properties), including for sale, rent, or auction, Xome.com is an online portal that claims to make the real estate process more transparent and less complex for consumers and real estate professionals alike.
Editorâs note: The Xome website is back in closed beta mode. It will be going live tomorrow, June 9, at 9 a.m. EDT. This story has been updated to clarify that Xome is a new iteration of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings subsidiary Solutionstar. Representatives from Xome noted that the company fully intends to operate as an active, participating broker in each of its MLS markets.