California’s real estate market is booming — and scammers are taking notice. From forged deeds and wire fraud to mortgage and foreclosure scams, real estate fraud is becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. In this post, attorney and real estate broker Sara Naheedy, Esq. explains the most common types of scams targeting California homeowners and buyers — plus simple, proactive steps to protect yourself before signing or transferring anything.

Holding both a law license and a real estate broker license isn’t just impressive on paper. It gives my clients a strategic advantage—because I can anticipate the legal risks behind every transaction, and make sure their deals are both smart and secure.