FLR Phoenix

(602) 441-3492
Navigation Menu

How to Avoid

Real Estate Scams

Rental Scams

Searching for a new rental home can be daunting and stressful, especially if you are on a tight schedule or looking to rent in a hot market area. Unfortunately, this can make it easy to fall for rental scams. 

By doing careful research and being attentive to red flags, you can avoid becoming the next victim. In this video, we’ve compiled some common red flags and tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of real estate rental scams. 

 

Looking to rent a home in Phoenix, Arizona? We can help! As part of our streamlined rental application process, we put you in contact directly with the property management to ensure a smooth and transparent rental application process.

Watch out for these red flags to avoid becoming a victim of the biggest rental scam! 

Don’t fall victim to this homebuying scam! Protect your real estate investment.

Home Buyer Scams

Buying a new home or making a real estate investment can be time-consuming, stressful, and complicated. There’s nothing quite like finding out that the seller has accepted the offer on your new home…and then it’s time to send your down payment. 

But how do you make sure that your down payment goes to the right place?

Watch this video to learn about the most common home buyer scams and how to prevent your exciting home-buying experience from becoming a financial tragedy.

Home Buyer Scams

Buying a new home or making a real estate investment can be time-consuming, stressful, and complicated. There’s nothing quite like finding out that the seller has accepted the offer on your new home…and then it’s time to send your down payment. 

But how do you make sure that your down payment goes to the right place?

Watch this video to learn about the most common home buyer scams and how to prevent your exciting home-buying experience from becoming a financial tragedy.

Don’t fall victim to this homebuying scam! Protect your real estate investment.

A Lesson from History...

Understanding the sales agreement

When making any kind of real estate investment, it’s crucial for both parties to have a mutual understanding of the terms of the sale.

 

Does the person selling the property have the right to sell it?

Always read the fine print.

 

Even well-intentioned transactions can lead to disappointment if there’s a misunderstanding about what is actually being exchanged or agreed upon. Ensure clarity and avoid potential issues by reviewing all purchase and sale agreement details thoroughly.

 

Peter Minuit bought Manhattan… and he bought it several times!

Now that you know how to avoid scams, explore other sections of our website to learn more about how to maximize your real estate experience.

Should you sell or lease your home?

This image contains a little model house and two wooden houses alongside a pile of coins and keys. There is also a male hand handing a set of keys to a female hand

Buy a second home, without selling your first

Noteworthy real estate business models

Looking to rent a home? View our exclusive rental listings throughout the Phoenix area

Back to Top

Updated on 6/7/2024