How can I verify that “licensed” real estate broker is indeed a broker?
Question by Iamverybroken: How can I verify that “licensed” real estate broker is indeed a broker?
I am currently in the middle of signing a lease with this real estate broker that I found through an add on craigslist. I saw the apartment and liked it very much. The application was at no fee, and he called later to tell me that I got the apartment. What keeps me a bit alert is: (1)his business card does not specify the address of his office, (2) his email is hotmail account, (3) he wants me to sign the lease in the apartment (why not his office). Basically, I want to know if there any way to verify that this broker is legitimate and not a scam.
I like the way to check posted by John S. Is there such online services for New York City?
Best answer:
Answer by Nancy Kay
Ask him for a copy of his license and check it out by calling your State’s real estate department.
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