Comments for Ugly House Buyer!

Comment on “Stop Foreclosure, Save Your Credit” Scam by Berry32Ernestine

Berry32Ernestine — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:18:44 +0000

The loans suppose to be useful for guys, which would like to start their business. By the way, this is not really hard to get a consolidation loan.

Comment on Application Fee Scam by Julian

Julian — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:00:23 +0000

Its all too common now, and its not just the property management firms who do that type of “business”, also Landlords themselves do it. It is simply an easy way to make money and yet not have to rent out a thing…

To whom is concerned about this: IF you pay for an application, and you are denied, request a copy of the background check etc. IF the landlord or the property management does not give you a copy, you will get (in the end) your money back!
It makes me personally sick how people, firms, landlords take advantage of other people in such a low manner. Its called greed though and that with no risk at all….since lots of tenants do not know their rights.

I personally recorded a visitation of a place in WA on video and paid the application fee…with a perfect credit history and no criminal background at all…and yet did not “qualify”. When I requested then a copy, he said he did it online and did not print it out…and so my lawyer has now a fieldday!

Comment on Open Houses by sctrbrnd4evr

sctrbrnd4evr — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:44:57 +0000

haha wife and I make sunday drives, sometimes stopping at open houses for refreshments along the way. Thanks to all you agents! Maybe som hors de ouvres, or however the heck you spell that would be a great idea too. (oh and nice houses.. wish we were in the market )

Comment on The “Weasel Clause” Scam by Stephen Delphin

Stephen Delphin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:42:12 +0000

I’ve gone against my better instincts twice now and went ahead because I trusted said investor to close quickly. The did not, didnt return my calls until the expiration of the “contract” and I lost 3 legit buyers. Could I pursue damages on this type of thing or am a just screwed, and have to keep my house on the market longer?

Comment on Application Fee Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:40:08 +0000

From the East Coast, did some business in Cali.. then back to New England, with some bits and pieces in between. I also work in International markets. Its not a secret… I just need to make sure I am not too specific of course, but I do need to be sure to let people know I have a diverse view on the real estate market as a whole.

Comment on Application Fee Scam by Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:05:55 +0000

Greatings, Where are you from? Is it a secret?
Charlie

Comment on The “Weasel Clause” Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:26:33 +0000

Try an option or even better a first right of refusal. This way if you are “tying up” the sellers property, they’ll at least have the right to ask you to “S**t or get off the pot”. You get what you need, as do the sellers. If you fall apart you won’t be putting the sellers at risk. Cool deal? I have some option agreements and first right clauses you can borrow from. Remember, I am not an attorney, so you’ll have to check the verbiage with the laws in your area… I can’t be liable fr helping! cheers.

Comment on The “Multiple Offer” Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:21:49 +0000

Wow.. two thumbs up for the line on hiding problems. Did you all see the new movie out recently about the un-disclosed haunted house? LOL… a far cry from what you’re referencing, but the point is… lying does go both ways… buyers AND sellers can sometimes out do each other in the “real estate game”! I do however see that you are promoting your quick home sale program, which is fine, I have no problem with that on this blog FOR NOW. I am sure you’ve read through here first before posting… good luck to you all!

Comment on “Stop Foreclosure, Save Your Credit” Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:17:47 +0000

Thanks! Any thoughts on what you’d like to see? I should have a new wave of posts coming out shortly.. with this “crisis” unraveling swiftly many note worthy events are occurring that I feel should be discussed.

Comment on The “Exclusive Agency” Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:09:27 +0000

I am not saying that agents should not get paid for what they do or did. Read Again. I am speaking specifically about the agents/brokers with INTENT to gather exlclusives. Don’t B.S. me.. I know and you know exactly what the deal is here. Have you considered branching out into a consulting/agency hybrid? Many home buyers/sellers may be more than willing to pay hourly, or a la carte for work accomplished forgoing the typical commission at closing…. any thoughts?

Comment on Appraisals by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:05:59 +0000

An appraisal is a guess. Basically an educated guess based on the information at hand. All appraisers have guidelines they must abide by, which should hopefully, produce SIMILAR not EXACT appraisals. An example of a variable in appraisals would be the comparable properties. There may be enough similar properties, that one appraiser can not use them all, however when different combinations of comparable homes are used, results and values will differ slightly. Again, no appraisal is exactly accurate….it’s just not possible with the information gathered. Hope this helps!

Comment on “Stop Foreclosure, Save Your Credit” Scam by Elcorin

Elcorin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:05:19 +0000

Thank you! I would now go on this blog every day!

Comment on The “Multiple Offer” Scam by Oliver Darraugh

Oliver Darraugh — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:14:40 +0000

How far would you go to make a quick home sale? It seems that many homeowners will even lie to get a sale when asked about traffic noise, neighbours and even hiding problems in the home away from the buyer. If you want to do all you can to help sell your home there are many precautions and measures you could take. Cleaning your home and making it smell fresh, giving it a lick of fresh paint. You could also consider selling with a company that offers to buy homes quickly and for cash.

Comment on “Fast Cash For Your House” Scam by Jinny

Jinny — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:38:20 +0000

Hi there,
Ugh, I liked! So clear and positively.
Have a nice day
Jinny

Comment on Appraisals by angie

angie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:29:19 +0000

if i get more than one appraisal why are they all different for the same property?

Comment on The “Exclusive Agency” Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:14:39 +0000

Let’s look at this again from the sellers’ point of view:
I am trying to sell my house as fast as I can and for as much money as I can. I am not an agent, so I am seeking someone who is capable of performing such a task. I will pay them their commission for the results. Do I wish to hire someone for the purpose of obtaining a certain result and pay them for NOT obtaining that result? Of course not. Period.

Comment on The “Exclusive Agency” Scam by smrtbyr

smrtbyr — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:34:52 +0000

so it’s fair to pay you for work you didnt do? sounds like the other agent that got the commission sold the house.. not you

Comment on The “Exclusive Agency” Scam by Gerald

Gerald — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:31:31 +0000

I have been a licensed Real Estate Agent as well as a broker for 6 years and counting. Exclusive agreements are put in place to protect us from sellers that put us to work selling their home and at the same time contract with another agent who then sells the home and receives the commission that should be ours! THAT doesn’t sound fair to ME sir!

Comment on Agents With “Buyers” Scam by The Masked Investor

The Masked Investor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:54:40 +0000

Not to attack you on this, as I understand it is part of being a good agent, to have a supply of buyers….HOWEVER, are you pre-qualifying your buyers? Not just by asking them if they can buy of course, but with a proof of funds letter? Understanding some criteria that loan officers must understand may actually increase your closing ratio! I also picked up IMMEDIATELY on the “multiple offer” part of that. I will be putting another post up here shortly to protect homeowners that are selling. Look for the “Multiple Cash Offer Scam” post. Again, I am not saying this is what’s going on in this instance, but my point and purpose is to help homeowners and the like, weed out the bad and only work with the good! Let’s try to find the good! Thanx

Comment on Agents With “Buyers” Scam by Steve

Steve — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:48:32 +0000

I am an agent just outside of Boston, and I have quite a few clients that are investors that are ready to buy and have me submitting offers to houses that fit their criteria. Often times their financing falls through on some deals and comes together on other deals. This is typical.