Leasing Scam on CraigsList

It has been brought to the Craigslist and internet world that there is a scam going around by frauds who are acting as homeowners trying to rent out their properties.  These fraudulent people are getting information from listed rentals on other sites and auctioning sites, in turn advertising them on Craigslist and other sites as their own.  They ask the prospect for money to give information on the home and in turn the keys will be given after the money is received.  But low and behold, the keys are never received by the prospect and they are out of a possibly large amount of money.  In some cases, the homes that are being listed were never being rented to begin with. 

Assembly Bill 957

On October 13, Governor Swartzenegger passed assembly bill 957 also known as the buyers choice act.  This bill gives the consumers the option of choosing who they want to use when they decide to buy foreclosed homes.  It also allows them to chose their own title, escrow and any other vendor needed during the real estate transaction.

How to sell your home

1) Hire a Realtor

In these tough times it is not a good idea to sell your home on your own.  Yes you might save a few bucks, but you wont save yourself any type of headache or stress.  You want to make sure they are familiar with your area and the prices that the homes are selling for.  After all, you want to get the most for your beautiful treasure you call home!  It is important to interview the agent.  See what the have accomplished and what how the plan on getting your house sold in an effective amount of time.  You also want to make sure you like the individual since you will be dealing with them a lot.  Ask around, friends or family members may be able to refer you to someone that they have been pleased to work with in the past.