Homeowner Fights Back Against Real Estate Company’s $10K Demand to Clear Title
In a follow-up to a previous investigation, a new real estate scandal has come to light involving a retired homeowner and a wholesale real estate company. The IT team uncovered how a real estate broker attempted to collect a commission from a homeowner who was injured and unable to move, and now they’re exposing another issue involving a fraudulent real estate contract.
Angela Bard’s Ordeal
Angela Bard, a retired social worker, has lived in her small unit in a St. Petersburg 55-and-older condo community since 2017. She paid cash for her home, renovated it herself, and has no outstanding debts on the property. However, when Angela decided to sell her condo,
Real estate attorney Andy Lion explained that such documents are common with real estate investors who do not intend to purchase the properties themselves. Instead, they list the properties on platforms like Facebook, trying to find buyers willing to pay more than the original contract price. The IT team found dozens of similar affidavits filed by Simply Sold in multiple counties, highlighting a widespread issue. Angela’s dealings with Simply Sold were frustrating and deceptive. Despite receiving no money or services from the company, they continued to harass her with calls and emails. When Legal and Emotional Struggles
Angela’s situation is not unique. Homeowners caught in such scams often have to throw money at the problem to make it go away or face the inability to sell their property. In Angela’s case, The Fraudulent Document
A Happy Ending
Angela’s story ends on a positive note. After resolving the fraudulent title issue,
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