@therealestatebiz: 🚨 JUST BOUGHT A HOUSE? READ THIS BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR MAIL! 🏡📬 My buyers almost got scammed just ONE WEEK after closing. Here’s what most new homeowners don’t realize: Your home purchase becomes public record, and companies can use that information to send you mail that looks VERY official. 🚩 5 things to watch out for: 📄 1. Deed copy scams Letters demanding $80–$150+ for a copy of your deed. You can typically get a copy directly from your county recorder for a much smaller fee, and sometimes for free. 🏦 2. Mortgage protection solicitations Letters saying “URGENT” or “FINAL NOTICE” and referencing your mortgage lender. These may be insurance advertisements, not notices from your lender. 💰 3. Mortgage payment scams Fake notices telling you your loan servicer changed or directing you to send payments somewhere new. ALWAYS verify changes using your lender’s official contact information. 🏠 4. Home warranty solicitations Scary letters claiming your home warranty is expiring. You may not even have a warranty! Verify before buying anything. 📋 5. Property tax and assessment scams Companies offering to lower your property taxes for a fee or sending misleading payment notices. Check directly with your county auditor or treasurer. ✅ HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF: ✔️ Don’t pay just because a letter looks official. ✔️ Read the fine print. Look for “not affiliated with any government agency.” ✔️ Contact your county recorder, auditor, or mortgage servicer directly. ✔️ Never use the phone number on a suspicious letter to verify its legitimacy. ✔️ Ask your REALTOR before sending money. 📌 SAVE this for your next closing. 📲 SHARE with someone who just bought a house! Credo Bizimana | Realtor Howard Hanna Real Estate Srvs #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateScams #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #HomeownerTips #ColumbusOhio

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