Now is the time to book a summer rental home.
There are some amazing deals out there but that dream house could be just that – a dream. Consumer Reports says scammers are getting in on the rental industry because online bookings from far away make for prime pretend real estate. If you can’t see the rental you’re considering in person, take these precautions:
• Use a reputable listing site such that authenticates properties. FlipKey, HomeAway and VRBO are good options.
• Check the legality of the rental by searching with the terms the town with the terms “tenant rights” and “short-term rentals.”
• Use Zillow and Google Earth and Street View to make sure the property resembles the pictures on the listing site and isn’t for sale.
• Get the rental agreement in writing—and read the terms.
• Pay with a credit card and never by cashier’s check, Liberty Reserve, MoneyGram, Western Union, or wire transfer.
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