Whether buying, selling, or renting, when entering into a real estate transaction, you might feel some pressure. With today’s competitive real estate market, individuals may find themselves in a situation to act impulsively and quickly so as to not lose that perfect home. Often this is what scam artists rely on and they are waiting to take advantage of your situation. Though there are many real estate scams out there, if you take your time you can spot them before you become entangled in the scam. Before researching further about the specific types of scams and frauds, you can review the following presentation on common deceptive practices in real estate that you should be aware of: