Scam Alert

Fake Sellers Are Scamming Potential Homebuyers And It’s Only Going to Get Worse With AI

By April Towery / September 27, 2023 /

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  Every week there’s a new horror story of someone saying they were lured by a promising home sale, but the seller wasn’t available for a phone call or to meet on-site.  “Just wire the money” ought to be a huge red flag, but in…

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Facebook Marketing For Realtors: Scams, Tips, And Tools For Success

By Brenda Masse / August 22, 2023 /

Social media is a powerful tool businesses use for marketing, and the real estate industry is no different. Whether you run a small group or are part of an international brokerage, marketing yourself as an agent is crucial. Facebook marketing for Realtors is just one of the platforms to consider, but it’s an important one…

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Title Tip: Top Five Scams That Target Real Estate Agents

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 26, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Buyers and sellers aren’t the only victims of real estate scams and crimes. Realtors are also a favorite target of crooks, criminals, and other shady types. Due to the nature of the real estate business, agents naturally come in contact and work with strangers on a regular basis. Most real…

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Title Tip: The Top 6 Scams Aimed at Home Sellers

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 19, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor The internet can be both an ally and an adversary to today’s home seller. When it comes to scams and cons, homeowners are easy prey for professional criminals. Let’s face it. When selling real estate, you are inviting strangers into your home. Figuratively with online photos, maps, and more. And…

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Buyer Beware: Realtor Targeted By Aggressive Advertising Scam

By Zachary Dickens / October 9, 2014 /

A Realtor who lives in Highland Park recently learned the hard way that you should always do your due diligence before buying advertising. This Realtor, whose name we will not reveal to save her the embarrassment, went to her hometown’s police department last week to report a theft.

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