The availability of vacant homes coupled with tight economic times will more than likely increase the number of crimes against agents. Especially if we continue to meet strangers at vacant properties.
Last week I had a "strange" call from a blocked phone number. A very friendly guy said an acquaintance of his--John, and he could not remember John's last name, recommended me as an agent. He's red flagged before he finished the sentence!
Next, he wanted to know if I knew of any "hot deals" such as forclosures and abandoned properties. I'm not going there. I promptly thanked him for the call, but told him I was completely booked for the next few days. I offered to meet with him at my office as I always require a pre-showing interview with buyers to exchange contact information and purchase criteria. He said he would get back to me with a good time for him to meet with me.
He may be a legitimate buyer. His intentions may be purely professional. I may have missed a sale. It is simply a risk I'm not willing to take.
I haven't heard from him, nor do I expect I will.
Norma Toering and Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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