I don't want to sound like some sort of "cracker barrel expert", so I'll start by saying that I'm a retired "problem solver" with Federal law enforcement, who then went to work in the claims department of 2 major insurance companies.  Speaking objectively, I think I'm a better than average investigator.  So, I would like to point out several things about this scam that made my BS detector "sound off".  First of all, they are allegedly a real estate outfit located somewhere in the north/northeast of Baltimore.  I live in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. - roughly 50 miles away from where they SAY they are.  If I was to "deal" with real estate hustlers, I, and anyone else with a third of a brain, would want to "deal" with someone active in the local area, who both knows the market, and is LICENSED to operate here (if they are even a legitimate Realtor to begin with - which I seriously doubt).  Secondly, why is someone who is allegedly located 50 or more miles away trying to hustle me?   My experience is - bought and sold 5 houses, grandfather made a fortune buying, selling, and "flipping" D.C. real estate.   That being said, I have NEVER heard of a legitimate, licensed Realtor trying to hustle/cold call people.  What I HAVE heard is what almost happened to my middle son's girlfriend.   She bought a house, without doing any sort of due diligence.  Long story short, she soon realized that she bought a POS (piece of s**t).  She cast about for a way out.  She met up with one of these real estate hustlers, who made her an offer that was WAAAAAY over what that dump was worth.  (I'm surprised he could get his lips off her semi-beautiful butt long enough to even talk)   Of course, her naive a** "jumped on" the offer.  Then, came the "touch" part of the "con".  He presented her with a check that was about 1/3 of his "offer", and a list of excuses/bu**sh*t that my 7 year old grandson wouldn't believe.  I told her she could accept that crap over my dead body !!!   If she was foolish enough to accept that check, then this BS artist would be immune to prosecution, because the court would consider the entire transaction a "loan", and probably judgement "proof", as well as uncollectable.  She actually listened to me (for a change) and told the BS artist to FO.  Long story short, she then dealt with a legitimate Realtor, and eventually unloaded that s**thole, and breaking even.  Now, I'm not saying this (alleged) real estate "outfit" fits this mold, or even that they are anything short of choir boys, BUT, I AM suggesting that we all learn a lesson from her almost-tragic experience, and exercise due diligence, by telling this outfit their hustle doesn't pass the "smell test", and take it elsewhere.  Or better yet, just don't answer the phone whenever they call.  The "system" depends on the willingness of its' victims - refuse to be one.    Hope everyone finds this story helpful.