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Lurking, er I mean...Looking for a quick sale.

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Lurking, er I mean...Looking for a quick sale.

Beware of online investment companies looking to engage unsuspecting home owner's with SELL QUICK - SELL NOW schemes! They encourage forgoing a few necessary steps for financial gain and make claim to:

✅ No Commissions

✅ No Closing Costs

✅ Fast cash offers

✅ Online Support

✅ Quick Close

One representative said, “Top dollar is not always a top concern, we offer fair market value based on condition. Sometimes we can even pay more than the seller would get through listing on the MLS."

They send in their own home inspector. The repair list often adds up to a ridiculous amount of items, quickly bringing the property price down to the investor's level, accomplishing the set goal.

An appraisal can set true market value and is highly recommended. They prefer skipping that step, claiming that, "Home owners don’t have the time to get appraisals or time to sell on the traditional market."

Home owners:

Contact a local, experienced real estate agent who will go to work for you. One that knows the area well, has a solid reputation, implements steps designed to protect your investment, effectively advertises properties to get them sold for market value.

Licensed real estate agents are held to a higher standard, everyone involved in the buying or selling of properties should be as well. For me, it is impossible to see eye-to-eye with some investment company models with such lowly standards!

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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Looking for someone in a corner and up against it. Or just promise the stars, sky and the moot but deliver a one sided "let's make a deal". Real estate is no Monty Hall game show hustle for ratings. A lot more at stake Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

monty hall

Dec 30, 2024 02:45 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Wanda. These companies are not charitable organizations. They purchase to flip. There end result is profit. So if you have no skin in the game and want a quick buck, maybe. For all others, move on! Enjoy your day. 

Dec 30, 2024 04:11 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I feel so bad for the people who fall for these scams and I have laughed at some of them who tell me about using these types of services and actually feeling good about it, haha.

Dec 30, 2024 04:23 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I know many instances where folks have been taken advantage of by these quick sale people.  I rarely see a seller come out in better shape than had they listed with a knowledgeable real estate agent/broker and company.  I have seen it on farmland as well. Zero respect for these people.

Dec 30, 2024 06:00 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

It's similar to getting contacted bt another agent, asking if we are interested in selling our property, Endre Barath, Jr. Makes me laugh every time!

Dec 30, 2024 07:31 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Definitely a lopsided deal in the investor's favor, Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573. Agent's can give market value based on reality, not a pie in the sky guesstimate!

Dec 30, 2024 07:34 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Fair is fair and then there are opportunists looking to take advantage, Wayne Martin. Wish owners would seek out agents who can help them get as much for their property as possible!

Dec 30, 2024 07:44 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

When they fully understand the real estate process, they make better decisions, Brian England. Their choice of course!

Dec 30, 2024 08:11 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Amen to that, Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker! A past client contacted me saying a 'solar representative' was offering money for vacant land he owns...pennies on the dollar, of course. 🙄

I advised him to pass on the 'amazing deal'.

Dec 30, 2024 08:14 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Yes, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  I just heard another ad on the tv in the other room to buy your house for cash. 

I was going to do some radio ads and I really started listenting to the ads on the stations I wanted to advertise on.  The sales person called and I said...I am sorry I changed my mind...you are so saturated with real estate companies and buy your house for cash companies that I do not see any room for me. 

Maybe call me in June of '25.  Sales person was not happy...thought they had a sale.  

Dec 30, 2024 09:43 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

These scammers are just sick! They take advantage of unsuspecting sellers who end up paying dearly!

Dec 30, 2024 11:45 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

It's impossible to compete (with some of them) unless you recommend them to consult with you before making a decision to go with an online real estate model. You can speak of the many benefits of using a local, reputable, experienced agent, Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker!

Dec 30, 2024 02:38 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

That is the case so often, Dr. Paula McDonald. Protections should be in place for them, oh wait! That's what we do - if they call!

Dec 30, 2024 02:43 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
ERNAL REAL ESTATE GROUP with Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Buyer beware. It's just sad because some homeowners fall prey to these companies. Guess are overwhelm with the whole home selling process that they avoid it by going the quick route with these companies.

Dec 30, 2024 10:02 PM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

"If you want it bad, you get it bad. The worse you want it, the worse you get it!"

Fast sale does not equate to best deal for the seller! I get those bottom feeder letters on properties WEEKLY at least . . . they try to entice you with 'no commissions' but what they don't tell you is 'no market deal either!'

Sellers can always do better hiring an agent! 

Dec 31, 2024 06:21 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

It’s amazing how many overwhelmed/ stressed owners will jump at a Quick Sale to get their sale done ASAP !!!!

Dec 31, 2024 07:26 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Performing due diligence is so important -BEFORE- selling a property, Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan. Many consumers are unaware of this!

Dec 31, 2024 09:25 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Am seeing more and more of these type of online companies cropping up, BB, to the detriment to sellers! And then, there's the one where agents pay the home owners for the listing...🙄 Ain't got time for that nonsense!

Dec 31, 2024 09:29 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Yes, that is true, Michael J. Perry. We are still the local professionals and can help if/when contacted! Otherwise, they are led by shiny penny strategies!

Dec 31, 2024 09:48 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Wanda:

The messages from these investment companies can sound pretty compelling to an unsuspecting homeowner, who may see it as a quick and easy solution for their home sale without understanding how much they are giving up financially and otherwise. I've received a couple of letters myself on my own home this year!

Jeff

Jan 01, 2025 05:38 PM