Indianapolis Real Estate isn't sheltered from scams that have been seen around the country. Right here in Central Indiana we are seeing our fair share. Be on the look out for these scam artists that are trying to turn some big cash at the expense of many! Recently there have been reports of the following:SCAM #1 Vacant Homes, Indianapolis Bank Owned Homes and Vacant Indianapolis Homes for Rent have been one major target. Fraudulent ads are created for these properties and placed on the Internet on various websites. Typically monthly rental rates are a bargain "too good to be true"! Innocent people seeking rental properties find these ads and feel they need to act quick so they don't lose out to another renter. The so called "landlord or homeowner" listed as the contact in the ad poses to be living out of town and says "drive by the house if you like what you see mail me first months rent and security deposit and I will mail you the keys." Guess What ? Check gets cashed and keys never show up! BEWARE
SCAM #2 Buyer pretends that he and his family are relocating to Indiana. He contacts a Realtor via email asking them for help finding Indianapolis Homes for Sale on the Internet. After viewing homes online they are willing to purchase a home sight unseen. Typically they have a purchase agreement drawn up then they send a counterfeit check to the Real Estate Brokerage. The check looks legitimate so they are hopeful that the check will get deposited and before it clears they will have reasons for their move to be canceled or postponed. They request the deposit/earnest money be returned immediately with the hopes the Brokerage will issue a check before theirs actually is identified and bogus or not cleared. Typically Brokerages are savvy enough to realize this scam before any checks are deposited or refunded. The time energy and effort exhausted by all is a crime in itself!!
Everyone must make sure they are asking the right questions and remember if it's to good to be true its probably ...... BEWARE!!!
When I was looking for an Indianapolis home for sale I was only interested in a home with a finished basement. I told our REALTOR at the time that I didn't want to see any homes if the basement wasn't finished. I didn't want to go through the extra work after moving in to finish it, nor did I want the added expense later to finish it. I wanted to use our basement for more than just storage. I also knew that the best intentions don't always come to fruition and I could be waiting a very long time to get that finished basement. So, I needed to find the perfect home with the perfect finished basement. If I'd only known then what I know now about Ryland Homes! It's a V-8 moment! 
Think of no more shoveling snow!
e "Broad Ripple Strip" or "Ripple". Dining includes Mexican, Steak Houses, Pubs, Fast Food, BBQ, and Seafood. For the outdoor enthusiasts there is a very popular walking trail called the Monon Trail that runs right the the heart. It is a paved trail that goes from Downtown Indianapolis up through the Northern Suburbs of Indianapolis, Carmel and Westfield.
out to the covered back patio. The kitchen has a nice layout with a pantry. All appliances stay. This house has many terrific upgrades including maple cabinetry in the kitchen. Indianapolis homes for sale are most affordable and this one is no exception! 
This lovely 2 Bedroom / 2 bath home sits on a beautiful wooded lot. It also features an enclosed breezeway and ample open deck. The living room fireplace and bar w/sink make this home perfectly suited for entertaining and comfort. The den/TV room is complete with built-in book case. The large master suite has a sitting area, walk-in closet and a bath with full shower and skylight. 
I have been blessed with clients that have been committed to selling their Hamilton County Indiana Homes. They painted, put new carpet in, and even filled up a portable storage unit to get rid of excess furniture and out of season items. So...now we are in a race to get them the perfect home where they want it. With most lenders and builders requiring that you have sold your occupied home before loaning on a new one has put sellers in a strange position. They really cannot commit to finding their next home until theirs has sold, and then they are in a race to buy their next home when it does sell. I know that a lot of the media has been negative about home sales and the housing market in general. But this pass month I have been in situations with multiple offers on the table. If you need help in addressing these problems please give me a call at 317.814.8216 or email me at lphillips@c21scheetz.com
No, no and no! There are lots of Indiana homes for sale and sellers breathe a sigh of relief when their home is sold...no more doing a mad cleaning dash through the home with two hours notice...no more throwing the kids in the car and driving around the block for an hour...no more fear of cooking salmon for dinner and having a "stinky fish house." Most sellers feel the weight of the world when the contract is signed and the sold sign has gone up! And it is a really great thing to gain back some normalcy...but be ware! The next step of negotiation is the inspection ( a future blog!) and the home still has to have an acceptable appraisal. Some sellers get a little lax and feel like they can let things go...not a smart choice! Let me share a story from a recent transaction. 
Following the inspection at an active Indianapolis home for sale, the agents get to practice measuring the home. Seriously? Of course! How else are you going to learn but to just do it. Each person, along with their handy dandy tape measure learned how to measure rooms and fill out the BLC/MLS profile sheet. Lot's of laughs, and chuckles along the way, but all in all everyone was pretty darn good. 
impossible to sell a home without one. 
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