{"id":8018,"date":"2021-03-29T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeinc.com\/?p=8018"},"modified":"2021-03-16T12:06:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T16:06:39","slug":"avoiding-cash-for-homes-and-we-buy-houses-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeinc.com\/blog\/avoiding-cash-for-homes-and-we-buy-houses-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding \u201cCash for Homes\u201d and \u201cWe Buy Houses\u201d Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While most <em>\u201cWe Buy Homes for Cash\u201d<\/em> companies are reputable and trustworthy, we\u2019ve seen increasing numbers of shady home buying companies and self-proclaimed <em>\u201cgurus\u201d<\/em> popping up in the real estate industry over the past several years. Be sure to work with a professional and honest company like Homeinc.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, how do you avoid fraud and scam artists? Here are several tips that could help you avoid being a victim:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Avoid selling to house \u201cflippers\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 we\u2019ve all seen these <em>\u201cget rich flipping houses\u201d<\/em> infomercials late at night. The problem with selling to these people is that their expertise varies greatly.\u00a0 Plus, some are not always ethical and trustworthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Do your homework<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 be wary of companies that just moved into town within a year or two. You should only trust home buyers that are experienced and knowledgeable.\u00a0 We have over 70 years of combined experience in the <em>\u201cwe buy homes for cash\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Understand what you\u2019re paying for<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 companies that aren\u2019t reputable or trustworthy have been known to charge ridiculous market risk and service fees when you get the contract. These can dramatically reduce the amount of the offer and are commonly referred to as <em>\u201chidden fees.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Work with a company that offers a personal approach<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 you want to ensure that you\u2019re working with a real person throughout the process like you do when working with Homeinc. Outsourced call centers in foreign countries or otherwise remote offices can\u2019t provide the personal attention that you deserve, nor can they be trusted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selling your home can be stressful as it is.\u00a0 We\u2019ll quickly evaluate and buy your house as it is. Call Homeinc at 888.850.2636 and let us show you the true benefit of working with a company like ours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most \u201cWe Buy Homes for Cash\u201d companies are reputable and trustworthy, we\u2019ve seen increasing numbers of shady home buying companies and self-proclaimed \u201cgurus\u201d popping up in the real estate industry over the past several years. Be sure to work with a professional and honest company like Homeinc. 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