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Agents and Brokers - Heads Up!

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Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

Last weekend I held an open house.  Just after the open house time, two women showed up at the door, I welcomed them because thankfully that was the last open of the day and I didn't have to scramble to get to the next one! 

                                                               criminals

Unfortunately, for me, their phone numbers don't work...their email addresses bounced back.  But, the good news is that I showed them the entire house...never letting them out of my sight.  Nothing was missing.  So, it pays to be friendly and helpful, even when potential thieves are looking to five-finger something!  With spring market in full swing, be sure to watch the potential "clients".  It's sad, but true.  

So word to the wise, be careful out there! 

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Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc.    

When you need to buy or sell in St. Michael or Albertville Minnesota, or anywhere in Wright County, Sherburne County or Anoka County or Hennepin County, give me a call! 

Comments (3)

Nikki Boad
Accurate Realty Group with Keller Williams - Seattle, WA

Hi Suzanne,

We have had many people over the years just scribble nonsense on our log in sheet.

We will have at least two people at an occupied open house to ward off potential thieves!

Stay safe!

Feb 05, 2010 08:22 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Suzanne, This fraud has become so prevalent that I have discontinued requiring people to register. At the end I ask them if the have any questions to please contact me and I make sure that they have a flyer with my card attached. I keep the group together and watch them...
Thank goodness it is Friday, I hope you have a great weekend!
Paul

Feb 05, 2010 09:51 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Time to keep tabs on thieves.  They tend to come out in spring market because they know it's busier.  Maybe two agents per open.  One to greet, one to tour. 

Feb 10, 2010 01:17 PM