Bullet points of Buying or renting a home? Be alert to these common scams.

Bullet points of Buying or renting a home? Be alert to these common scams.
- Research local home prices and compare listings
- Ask the seller for official documentation of a listing and cross-check the information
- Be wary of sellers trying to pressure you to pay upfront before signing a housing agreement
- Always try to tour a property in-person to verify it's real
- Make sure that any website, advertisement is authentic before clicking on links or filling out applications with sensitive information