Fake Cash Buyers-5 Contract Red Flags | WE BUY HOUSES FOR TOP DOLLAR

Top Red Flags When Selling Your House for Cash!

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Hi, I’m Darren Brown, Investor, California realtor, Broker, and founder of DarrenBuysHomesCash.com. Today I want to share crucial red flags when reviewing contracts from cash home buyers. As a veteran with over 30 years of experience in Sacramento’s real estate market since 1992, I frequently encounter fake cash buyers. Many homeowners prefer avoiding realtor fees but worry about cash buyer scams—with good reason. Nearly 30% of Sacramento cash buyers send questionable contracts to sellers. This has happened to me multiple times already in 2025! Let me highlight five essential warning signs to protect yourself and make confident decisions. First, be cautious of unusually high offers—when the price seems too good to be true, it typically is. This tactic locks you into a contract while giving the buyer leverage to significantly reduce the price later. Second, legitimate cash buyers like myself can close within 14 days—there’s no valid reason for extended timeframes since title reports are typically available within 7 days. Third, excessive contingencies should raise suspicion—as an experienced buyer specializing in challenging properties, I make my assessment during the initial 15-20 minute walkthrough. Fourth, always request current proof of funds (within 3 days), either a bank statement or hard money verification. Fifth, verify the buyer’s legitimacy—ensure they have an online presence and confirm their business is properly registered with the Secretary of State. With these insights, trust your instincts when reviewing offers. If you’re looking to save money by selling without a realtor, especially for properties with squatters, tenants, or in probate, contact me directly or visit my website. As an A+ BBB-rated business for over 6 years, we create win-win situations for our sellers. Reach me at (916) 300-7962 or visit www.darrenbuyshomescash.com. We SPECIALIZE IN BUYING SQUATTER, HOARDER, TENANT OCCUPIED, FIXERS, MOBILE HOMES AND HOMEOWNERS EXPERIENCING DISTRESS & STRESS. PRIMARY AREAS ARE: SACRAMENTO, S. SAC, OAK PARK, FLORIN AREA, NATOMAS, DEL PASO HTS, NORTH HIGHLANDS, CARMICHAEL, CITRUS HEIGHTS AND ORANGEVALE.