To conclude our Craigslist Scam topic, I wanted to be sure
to provide some helpful insights on choosing the right rental, location, and
method of search! Craigslist can be a
useful tool, but many more
are out there as well!
Tip 1: Locate the
potential rental, and research! It
so unbelievably important to do your research, even if you do something as
simple as Google searching the address. If someone that had located the Lyndhurst home,
typed the address into the Google Search bar, my
listing for the home for sale would return multiple results. It is pretty unlikely that a home would be
for sale and for rent simultaneously!
Tip 2: Drive past and
take a look! The entire reason I
uncovered my listing scam was because people were driving to the home and saw my
for sale sign in the front yard! Instead
of referring back to the Craigslist ad, they called me direct. The same would hold true for a condo- If a
listing is up for rent, call the Condo Association or Management Office to
confirm before doing anything else!
Tip 3: Utilize
knowledgeable alternative resources. REALTORS will also often assist current and
past clients in fulfilling a rental scenario.
In addition, we have access to several avenues that can assist in the
search process as a whole! Our knowledge
on local information, especially for people who may not know the area, can be
beneficial in choosing a neighborhood
or school district.
My goal is to ensure everybody is aware, and educated, that
these scams are occurring! If you, a
friend, a family member, a co-worker- anybody that you know, are looking for a
rental- Please share this information!
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