Thanks, that’s a really great idea, I’ve noted it down. You’re absolutely right. Filtering out fake listings or negative landlord/seller histories can save a lot of time, money, and nerves.

Scam listings are the worst. I work at https://stream.estate (we're trying to solve this with data analysis), but honestly even with all our filters, your gut is still the best scam detector. The easy tells: price way below market, stock photos, vague addresses, or pushy requests for money before viewing.