Last evening I was watching the news on NBC out of New York. There was a report on Craigslist... and the free advertising this website offers. It seems that a person (scam artist) listed a condo for rent in NYC on this site. The problem is that this unit is owned and the owner he lives in this unit, I believe, for the last 18 years.
I'd like to know how pictures were taken of this unit? The scam artist also showed this property to people.. so wouldn't you think the owner would know this person? The owner should change the locks ASAP.
Customers/clients that saw the unit and wanted it would write out checks, or wire money (from $2200 to $3900) to this person. When they got the keys, they would find someone living there. I would suggest for anyone looking at rentals.. ask a lot of questions, and be aware of the situation. Go with a reputable real estate company. If this condo was an excellent deal, renters should be wary... after all "If it is too good to be true, it probably is."
This site has been a great tool for me to market my listings. I would hate to have someone distroy the trust of people referring to this site.
I wanted to blog this to bring it to everyone's attention, and to be aware of what is going on.
Info about the author:
Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.
Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net
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Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR
(Accredited Buyers Representative)
Is a Full Time Realtor® with with Johnson Real Estate, in Cromwell, CT who specializes in Homes and Condos For Sale in the Middlesex and Hartford Counties in CT.
Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~Johnson Real Estate, Inc.
cell: 860.883.8889
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