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2 calls today - Both super Bizarre -

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with BSR Real Estate Group

2 calls today - Both super Bizarre -

Early this afternoon I received a call from it went a little something like this:

ME (Rebecca Savitski): This is Rebecca how can I help you?

Caller: Um yeah we are looking for this subdivision in Granville County we saw on the web, can you give us directions.

ME (Rebecca Savitski): What subdivision are you looking for?

Caller: We found you on Google and read about your sale? And are interested in this subdivision umm its umm..........

ME (Rebecca Savitski): Okay, lets narrow this down give me an idea of what you are looking for so that I can help you with directions for the subdivision and show you the available properties.

Caller: Thats not necessary we are meeting our Agent at the property, thanks anyway?

Click: Was this a joke? Was someone playing a practical joke to see if I could convert this into a sale? Be honest who is behind this!!!!!

 

ME (Rebecca Savitski): This is Rebecca how can I help you?

Caller: I am in front of this home can you show it to me?

ME (Rebecca Savitski): Ok which home? Who are you?

Caller: 555 Main Street Wake Forest?

ME (Rebecca Savitski): Can I have your name and number I am pulling into the office to gather the necessary information, I will call you back in a few minutes.

Caller: No problem, I will stay here and wait for you to call back.

In the meantime I pull up the address (it doesn't exist) I pull up by street (the street doesn't exist). I call the number back I get this message: "The number you are dialing is no longer in service"

Very freaky day. I am hoping its all just someone being funny but am being very very very careful.

 

Rember to stay safe while trying to sell Real Estate. Crooks know are need to support are families and to take risks just remember to always be safe..

 

Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Rebecca...The voices didn't sound the same did they?

Hopefully it was just a fluke.

Take care and be careful.

Kate

P.S.  What number showed up on your phone?

Jan 06, 2009 09:04 AM
Rebecca Savitski
BSR Real Estate Group - Cary, NC
NC Real Estate Listings

Local numbers showed up for both. Also different voices entirely 1st caller male 2nd caller female. Just bizarre.

Jan 06, 2009 09:18 AM
Susan Trombley
Trombley Real Estate - Wake Forest, NC
Broker/Realtor, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngs

I wish there was a way to trace the cell numbers to find out who these people are.

I just do not have enough time in the day for that stuff you just happened to you.

I am glad to see you are staying safe out there.

Remember to let someone know where you are going at all times you are out there.

Jan 06, 2009 03:42 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Rebecca  Unfortunately, times keep changing and the number of ruses keep growing as well.  Believe me - in 33 years as a realtor I've learned to be suspicious.  Your post should remind everyone to be cautious.  Well done,  Karen

Jan 07, 2009 05:18 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

You're a real pro.  You're obviously asking the right questions.  Just protect yourself and make sure your buyers are qualified(which I know you'll do)

Happy New Year!

 

Jan 18, 2009 12:56 PM