How To Avoid Real Estate Fraud

Other Red Flags

While the above “red flags” are frequently used there are many other indicators that you need to be aware of:

“Rebates” on Sales Price
“Rebates” on Broker’s Fee
Overly Inflated Sales Prices

Land Flips
Commission Based on a Sales Rice
Amended Contract to lower Than What is in Contract
Reflect New Purchaser

Multiple Transactions Between Agreements to be Performed

A “Friendly” Appraiser Affiliated Parties “Outside or After Closing”

The use of Inappropriate Comparables (mixed use vs. commercial zoning, urban vs. rural)

Increased Value as a Result of renovations with High Dollar Soft Costs (architect fees, engineering fees, consulting fees, management fees) vs. Hard Costs

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