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David M. Dwares, Title guy with a broker license (Title Professionals Corp.)

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Reported, reviewed, and as long as everyone plays nice in the sandbox it will stay.  

Jan 13, 2023 10:29 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I'd take on George Souto but not the other one!

Jan 13, 2023 09:22 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I think I have a colonoscopy scheduled those days…

Jan 13, 2023 07:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

My first snarky thought was ... George Who?

Seriously?  Why would I not take him on as a client?  

He would be vetted like all of my clients. If he meets the criteria, absolutely yes I would take him on as a client. 

 

Let's Get Real! 

 

Lies

(Click Lies - it is Linked but does not show it)

Perhaps the real question is do I need to check his closets, library, and/or office building for classified documents as part of my vetting process. 

Jan 13, 2023 10:12 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

If he is qualified (or a cash buyer with POF) there would be no reason for me to hold back.  All Buyers are liars and Sellers are not tellers.  IMHO

Jan 13, 2023 09:23 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

He lied on his resume...a lot of people do that. If he was a Democrat, this wouldn't even be an issue...

Jan 13, 2023 09:03 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

LMFAOOO
'Let the politician who is without lies cast the first stone'


Jan 13, 2023 08:23 AM
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Shayne Stone
HomeSmart - Fulshear, TX
"Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED

As long as they can provide proof of funds and/or legit pre-approval letter from a strong lender - YES!!!

 

I was always told "Buyers are Liars" anyway, so what the hell... LOL

 

Jan 13, 2023 07:41 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Absolutely, I don't discriminate based on race or if someone spins tall tales as long as they have the money they can be my client anytime David M. Dwares 

Jan 13, 2023 08:06 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Somehow, I have to say no way, no how!

Jan 13, 2023 07:54 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Yes, he can be my client. However, I handle all public relations, marketing, dialog etc. If he asked, why so much control? I respond: best man for the job.

Jan 13, 2023 10:43 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If the proof of funds are they and he signs a buyer rep agreement...

Jan 13, 2023 08:46 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

if he has proof of funds, sure.

Jan 13, 2023 06:16 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I would.  We'd probably end up friends too.

Jan 13, 2023 11:18 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Only if I don't have to prove where the money came from!

Jan 13, 2023 10:50 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Double check his proof of funds before starting.

Jan 13, 2023 09:25 AM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I will help anyone. Yes I said that.

From the news one assumes the person's credit is shot.

Also we will not be taking any letters of credit or preapprovals that are not triple vetted.

"George please upload the following documents:  

laundry list ..."

 

Maybe he will be cooperative???

I will tell him I record my conversations and he has to sign this waiver to allow me to write another novel about it.... lol 

 

 

Jan 13, 2023 04:14 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I am not licensed to practice in the fantasy land dwelt in by the named potential client.

Jan 13, 2023 11:42 AM
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Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

The search process, working with attorney's and managing agents, seller's agents, and possibly lenders too- all takes a lot of time- and time is money to us.  Morals, ethics and politics aside, the legal risks Santos is facing are significant and could kill a deal...and all that time would have been wasted.   In order to get a deal down in NYC, we are dealing with a lot of different parties- and it's not a good use of my time to invest in someone that might be facing a lot of legal risk. 

That said, when I first bought my apartment (and I didn't become an agent until about 10 years later) - a few months later Jared Kushner bought the 4 buildings across the street from me. At that time It's mostly only real estate or those traveling in the high net worth/ultra high net worth categories knew the name. Back then, I only discovered this because I was dating a woman who went to the same shul as his family- and their families were friendly. She was the one to tell me that a guy in her shul had bought some walk up buildings near me- and I later pieced it all together. 

 

Jan 14, 2023 09:17 PM
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Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Busy would be my answer. We already have Eastman in our neighborhood! No need for another one... 

Jan 14, 2023 05:02 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I could not trust his pre-approval, or anything else he said or wrote, for that matter, so the answer is NO. 

Jan 14, 2023 12:46 PM
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

It’s gonna be a long 2 years for George

Jan 14, 2023 08:23 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

What part of "NO" don't you understand?

Jan 14, 2023 04:21 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

If he agrees (in writing) to my T&Cs, why not? Proof of funds letters showing funds sourced and seasoned, BBA, etc.

If he could not provide POF, he would have to be vetted by Caroline Gerardo who would do a thorough job.

If not, I would refer him to another agent and collect the referral fee.

Jan 13, 2023 07:08 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Is he asking?

Jan 14, 2023 09:12 PM
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