As real estate scams continue to rise across the country, Team Marti is encouraging home buyers and sellers in South King County to stay alert and informed throughout every stage of a real estate transaction.
According to a recent article from the National Association of REALTORS, buyers and sellers face growing risks from wire fraud, fake listings, phishing attempts and identity scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Team Marti’s Marti Reeder said awareness and simple verification steps can help protect consumers from financial loss and stolen personal information.
The article notes that real estate professionals play an important role in helping clients recognize red flags, verify communications and safely navigate the buying and selling process.
The National Association of REALTORS® article encourages consumers to carefully verify wiring instructions, confirm identities before transferring funds and remain cautious of unsolicited communications or sudden changes during a transaction.
Readers can learn more in the full article from the National Association of REALTORS® below:
Click Here to Prepare for Rising Scam Threats
About Marti Reeder and Team Marti
Marti Reeder is a full-service REALTOR® and managing broker of Team Marti with John L. Scott Real Estate. Team Marti includes husband Merle, who joined the team after a long career in home construction; Lara Henry, marketing specialist; and Kevin Craft, transaction coordinator. Together Team Marti assists real estate buyers and sellers in understanding and navigating complex transactions whether they are buying their dream homes, downsizing, or moving into the area from out of state.
In addition to her full-time real estate career, Reeder is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and a member of the Kent and Covington Chambers of Commerce. She gives back to her community by supporting Rotary, Kiwanis, KentHOPE, Kent Community Foundation, Young Life, Kent Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital, and other local organizations.
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