Fraudsters are everywhere. They have been in virtually all field of human endeavour since Adam. The goal isn’t to retire them from their stock in trade. It isn’t to get rid of them in the real estate sector either. The goal is to arm as many as possible with information that will put them on the safe side. To put them in the know of the tell-tale signs they should be on the lookout for whenever they want to buy or rent a property. So how can you avoid fraudsters when buying or renting a property?

Do Your Due Diligence

The world has gone digital. Most estate agents now have websites. Property websites like Hutbay make finding an agent and knowing more about each of them a breeze. With few clicks, the legitimacy of a broker can be easily verified. All thanks to technology.

So, you are finally ready to rent your very first apartment? You feel you are now ready to take on that responsibility? This will make you earn the respect of many, especially your friends who are still putting up with friends, colleagues or staying with relatives or parents and come across as mature to all. Before donning this maturity, here are a few things you need to know about renting your first apartment:

All Landlords Are Not The Same

As humans, we come in different shapes, sizes, complexion, and temperaments. As our faces are different, so are our character, personalities and biases. The fact that you’ve seen brash and uncompassionate landlords doesn’t mean all landlords are brash and uncompassionate.

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8. Know your market.

Though more real estate professionals are beginning to work internationally thanks to globalization and the ease of communication, most agents continue to work close to home. This brings us to an important and often-overlooked fact about the real estate industry—namely, that it isn’t a single industry at all, but rather a collection of local and regional markets. The dynamics of your market can have a profound effect on how you conduct your business, and with whom—and the lower to the ground you are, the more evident this becomes.

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4. Develop a personality.

It’s often said that as a salesman, you’re not just selling your product: you’re selling yourself. That’s why as a real estate agent, it’s important to develop a personality.

We’re not saying you don’t have one: we’re just suggesting that you lean into it. Whether you’re a pet lover, a motorcycle enthusiast, a foodie or an online gamer, don’t hide your personality: embrace it. You’re in real estate—so, for God’s sake, be real. Your personality fosters relationships, which builds your reputation, which generates leads. You get the picture.

Getting involved in the life of a community helps build your relationships, but it’s important that your involvement be consistent with who you are as a person. Enthusiasm is difficult to fake, so if something you say or do doesn’t ring true to you, people will pick up on it.