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Caroline Gerardo, C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982 (Licensed in 20 states)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good to be aware. Thank you for this notice, Caroline. 

Mar 23, 2018 12:11 PM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Shared on FB AR Peeps.

Mar 23, 2018 12:05 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Thank-you for the heads-up!

Mar 23, 2018 12:20 PM
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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 / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Thanks for the heads up, Caroline.  ALWAYS be safe! 

Mar 23, 2018 12:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

And those who ask why I might be concealed carrying? 

Mar 23, 2018 04:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

We got a similar alert today about another guy in a white cowboy hat out here trying to touch female agents in the naughty places.

Mar 23, 2018 02:45 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks for getting the word out so all will know!

Mar 23, 2018 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Thank you for letting us know. A

Mar 23, 2018 02:24 PM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Thank for the head's-up Caroline Gerardo

Mar 23, 2018 12:58 PM
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PropertyMinder (AccelerAgent)
PropertyMinder, Inc. - San Jose, CA
Modern Tools for the Modern Agent

Thank you for sharing, Caroline Gerardo. This is another reason why more real estate professionals should be on ActiveRain: alerts like this are critical to everyone's safety. - Tim

Mar 23, 2018 12:24 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

And does he provide the proof of cash up front? Seriously, thanks for the heads up. I've seen a number of warnings for this type of solicitation in recent days. Soooo sick of these scammers.

Mar 23, 2018 02:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Thank you 

Mar 23, 2018 02:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Is he operating in Tennessee? I’ll let my agents know. 

Mar 23, 2018 02:23 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you.

Mar 23, 2018 02:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Thanks for sharing Caroline Gerardo 

Mar 23, 2018 01:58 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Such info is important for all to know.  Have you notified your MLS?

Mar 23, 2018 01:49 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,431
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the alert.

Mar 23, 2018 12:52 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,565
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks for the heads up, we always need to know when a creep is lurking!

Mar 27, 2018 07:29 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I never meet anyone the first time alone or at a listing.  

Mar 24, 2018 04:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Caroline Gerardo Thanks for the heads up.

Mar 24, 2018 06:59 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good warning, thanks.

Mar 24, 2018 06:32 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Wayne Martin nailed this one!

Mar 24, 2018 05:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Caroline Gerardo - thanks for the heads up!

Mar 23, 2018 10:31 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We had a Creeper Alert in our MLS area this week too.

Mar 23, 2018 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Good advice Caroline.

Mar 23, 2018 09:31 PM
Rainmaker
1,090,922
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Thanks, Caroline Gerardo ! Appreciate the warning.

Mar 23, 2018 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I am not his type?

Mar 23, 2018 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Great tip and this is part of what this forum can be used for|!

Mar 23, 2018 08:48 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Thanks for the heads up.

Mar 23, 2018 06:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

All agents need to be safe.

Mar 23, 2018 06:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Thanks, I will not.

Mar 23, 2018 06:10 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,273
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Predator-prey heads up here by Caroline Gerardo 

Mar 23, 2018 05:45 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

These type of things never seem to stop. Agents need to be careful to never let their guard down. The sad part it, a certain % of agents will think this is a serious buyer and will make an appointment to meet with him.

Mar 23, 2018 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Sheesh!

Mar 23, 2018 04:49 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

thanks for this information....

Mar 23, 2018 04:04 PM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Yep, we got those announcement from Collin County Association of Realtors.  He was here or is still here, but be alert!

Mar 23, 2018 03:58 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     There are bad people out there.  Be careful!

Mar 23, 2018 03:42 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Pretty much any buyer that claims to be all cash and wants to meet at a property is going to need to meet me in a office first.  

Mar 23, 2018 03:29 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Thank you.  Way to get the word out there.  Safety first. 

Mar 23, 2018 02:58 PM