foreclosure scams and how people can avoid them?

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Haven't you finished real estate school yet?

Feb 17, 2017 11:28 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Teri Pacitto

Westlake Village, CA
Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

If it looks too good to be true ~ be careful. The best way to be protected: work with an experienced RE licensee or a lawyer.

Feb 17, 2017 12:24 PM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Hire a licensed real estate professional.

Feb 17, 2017 12:17 PM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

There are scams everywhere!!! If anything seems too good to be true, it probably is. Ask for their phone number so you can have your attorney call them. That should weed them out.

Feb 17, 2017 12:05 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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abby tiscareno If it's too good to be true avoid them.

Feb 17, 2017 11:27 AM

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Tony and Suzanne Marri...

Scottsdale, AZ
Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

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Feb 18, 2017 11:33 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Michael Setunsky nailed this one!

Feb 18, 2017 02:37 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTACONDOS.COM

Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA

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By working with a licensed real estate professional.

Feb 17, 2017 04:30 PM

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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Verify, verify, verify. Also double and triple check anything that comes in the mail or any person that calls.

Feb 17, 2017 04:10 PM

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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Eve Alexander

Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL

Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

There are more scams than just foreclosures...get yourself educated as much as you can.

Eve

Feb 17, 2017 01:06 PM

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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate

Extensive research.

Feb 17, 2017 11:19 AM

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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...

Atlanta, GA

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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA

Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Don't fall for them always back track any inbound call or letter for authenticity

I've gone back in time to answer old posts just because I want to see if anyone reads old questions... if I get no LIKES I will assume they don't and stop reading them lol

Feb 09, 2018 07:42 PM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

When it seems too good to be true....

Feb 21, 2017 07:52 AM

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Know the signs, grammar and mis-spellings is usually a good sign.

Feb 19, 2017 09:52 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If it comes in the mail and promises to keep you in your house after your home is sold at auction.... it's a scam.

Feb 18, 2017 11:33 AM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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True...

Feb 18, 2017 10:58 AM

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John Pusa

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest - Glendale, CA

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abby tiscareno You need to be cautious with foreclosure scams.

Feb 18, 2017 09:57 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

By avoiding people who offer free advice that sounds to good to be true.

Feb 18, 2017 06:23 AM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

They can't.

When one CHOOSES to engage in transactions that are beyond their experience, knowledge and resources, they will eventually pay the price.

Real estate scams, whether related to selling or acquiring or financing is like playing 'whack-a-mole' as soon as you see one, another pops up.

If one fears scam, it is best to hire some scam insurance who possess the experience, knowledge and resources..

Feb 18, 2017 05:52 AM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

When it sounds too good to be true, it usually always is. Hire a local and trusted Realtor who is well experienced in foreclosures and you can avoid these commom scams

Feb 18, 2017 05:05 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't handle foreclosures. Why not do some research and write a post about this subject? You'll learn a whole lot more.

Feb 18, 2017 04:28 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Be alert for anything that appears too good to be true.

Feb 18, 2017 04:22 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

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abby tiscareno - certain red flags which makes you think - is it true?

Feb 17, 2017 10:53 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Best to hit delete quickly.

Feb 17, 2017 10:41 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

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Hire a licensed real estate agent, a real estate attorney and a great home inspector!

Feb 17, 2017 08:27 PM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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Others have answered.

Feb 17, 2017 07:20 PM

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

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Use an attorney.

Feb 17, 2017 07:20 PM

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Teri Pacitto

Compass - Westlake Village, CA

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If it sounds too good to be true it more than likely is a red flag. Common sense is key at all times. Don't be greedy as that can get in the way of reality and your key to right and wrong.

Feb 17, 2017 07:13 PM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hire a professional Realtor!

Feb 17, 2017 06:03 PM

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Diana White-Pettis

Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD

GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

Do your research and work with a licensed real estate professional.

Feb 17, 2017 05:40 PM

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If it looks too good to be true ~ be careful. The best way to be protected: work with an experienced RE licensee or a lawyer.
There are scams everywhere!!! If anything seems too good to be true, it probably is. Ask for their phone number so you can have your attorney call them. That should weed them out.
Verify, verify, verify. Also double and triple check anything that comes in the mail or any person that calls.
There are more scams than just foreclosures...get yourself educated as much as you can.

Eve
Don't fall for them always back track any inbound call or letter for authenticity

I've gone back in time to answer old posts just because I want to see if anyone reads old questions... if I get no LIKES I will assume they don't and stop reading them lol
Know the signs, grammar and mis-spellings is usually a good sign.
If it comes in the mail and promises to keep you in your house after your home is sold at auction.... it's a scam.
abby tiscareno You need to be cautious with foreclosure scams.
By avoiding people who offer free advice that sounds to good to be true.
They can't.

When one CHOOSES to engage in transactions that are beyond their experience, knowledge and resources, they will eventually pay the price.

Real estate scams, whether related to selling or acquiring or financing is like playing 'whack-a-mole' as soon as you see one, another pops up.

If one fears scam, it is best to hire some scam insurance who possess the experience, knowledge and resources..
When it sounds too good to be true, it usually always is. Hire a local and trusted Realtor who is well experienced in foreclosures and you can avoid these commom scams
I don't handle foreclosures. Why not do some research and write a post about this subject? You'll learn a whole lot more.
abby tiscareno - certain red flags which makes you think - is it true?
Hire a licensed real estate agent, a real estate attorney and a great home inspector!
If it sounds too good to be true it more than likely is a red flag. Common sense is key at all times. Don't be greedy as that can get in the way of reality and your key to right and wrong.
Do your research and work with a licensed real estate professional.