I would say close to 90% of my sellers are going to be buyers after they sell, and I would say they all need a loan in order to get that new home. But, did you know that you may be putting yourself at risk of identity theft during this process of selling your home and getting the new loan?

I know it doesn't seem possible, but it is the little things that sellers don't think about when they are selling their home that put them at the most risk. I went over to one of my listings to show it, and what did I see on the counter? All their taxes from the past 3 years, pay stubs, and everything I could have possibly needed to steal their identity.

Now, had a buyer walking through with another agent seen this, they easily could have picked it up, slide it into their jacket, and no one would have ever known it was gone until it was too late!

So, if you have your home for sale, please lock up your financial information, it maybe even more valuable to a thief than jewelry.

For more information on selling your home in Washington County, Oregon, please contact me anytime, I would love to sit down and talk with you.

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739

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