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Is this ANOTHER Wellington Florida Rental Scam?

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Real Estate Agent with Hansen Real Estate Group Inc.
Is this ANOTHER Wellington Florida Rental Scam?

This week I wrote a post about Rental Scams that are occurring in Wellington Florida, so when I received a call this morning regarding a townhome for rent in Wellington asking $400 a month I wasn't necessarily surprised.

Townhomes for Rent in Wellington FloridaHowever I didn't immediately jump to my normal this must be a scam conclusion instead I thought maybe it was a misprint or typo.  I'm very familiar with this Wellington Florida townhome community where the rent is usually around $1,400 a month, NOT $400.

So I checked our MLS to see if there were any townhomes for rent, which there wasn't and I let the caller know.  However she insisted that the ad on her I-Phone said $400 A MONTH, so I googled the community name along with $400 a month and up pops a listing.

Turns out this townhome is For Sale and if she were to PURCHASE this unit her monthly mortgage payment would be $400, plus taxes, insurance, hoa fees, etc.

So thankfully this wasn't another Wellington Florida rental scam instead just a person who needed to zoom in to read the fine print on her I-Phone.

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Michelle Gibson is a full-time Realtor with the Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. She has been specializing in residential real estate throughout Palm Beach County Florida since 2001. Specific areas of expertise include; Wellington, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Loxahatchee, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Delray Beach, and Jupiter.
 
Whether you're looking to buy, sell or rent Michelle will be able to walk you through your entire real estate transaction from start to finish.
 
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Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Gosh if the mortgage is only $400 a month maybe she should see if she can purchase! Thats an unheard mortgage in my neck of the woods even after you add the Taxes, Insurance and HOA. Happy New Year!!

Dec 30, 2010 12:38 PM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Michelle:

I guess we're skeptical with any of these calls anymore.

Dec 30, 2010 02:06 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

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Dec 30, 2010 02:22 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Whew . . . glad it turned out okay after you looked into things and found it wasn't a scam afterall.    That was nice of you to do a little digging, apparently the caller needed help ;-)    Can you turn her into a buyer?  Sounds like a great deal at $400/month (plus), if rentals go for $1,200.

Dec 30, 2010 06:17 PM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Well we hope you get a buyer out of that call Michelle!  Jim Frimmer's comment made us laugh! All the best to you and yours in 2011 Michelle and maybe the end of the rental scams!

Dec 30, 2010 08:34 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Martha - Absolutely, not sure what the fine print was, but I'm sure it would be less than renting.

Toula - Yes we are

Jim- hahaha

Carla - I think it's probably cheaper for most to purchase than rent these days

Al & Peggy - Same to you both!

Jan 01, 2011 04:07 AM