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Real Estate Valuation Fraud

Real Estate Valuation Fraud
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Copyright: 2015
Pages: 14
Source title: Business Ethics and Diversity in the Modern Workplace
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Philippe W. Zgheib (Lebanese American University, Lebanon)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7254-3.ch023

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Abstract

Valuation profession is a link between the borrower and the lender. Fraud is an intentional deliberate deception committed for illegitimate personal gain. There are several forms of real estate fraud, especially when the real estate market is facing a boom. The most widespread types of real estate fraud include the preparation of two sets of settlement statements, property flipping, and fraudulent qualifications. There are mainly three types of valuation to look out for. Valuation may be received from an unauthorized agency. Furthermore, a real valuation may be altered from the original to generate profit. Thirdly, intentional inflation of the value of a property will hide the real market value. It is usually difficult to spot real estate fraudulent activities, so deep investigations and professionalism is needed. This chapter explores real estate fraud.

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