3 Home Seller Scams Exploding in 2026 (And How to Avoid Them)

Scams are getting smarter, faster, and far more convincing in 2026. Some of them sound exactly like real buyers… until it’s too late. In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen breaks down the 3 most dangerous scams currently targeting home sellers and shows you exactly how to shut each one down before it costs you thousands (or worse). Glen has helped over 2,500 sellers successfully close their homes, and these scams are showing up more often than ever. If you’re selling or planning to sell your home in 2026 this is a must-watch episode. You’ll learn: 👉 How fake “relocating buyers” use polished messages and Zoom requests to trap sellers 👉 The deadly overpayment scam targeting For Sale By Owner 👉 The wire fraud scam that steals nearly $1 billion a year from sellers at closing 👉 How to protect your money, your identity, and your sale from start to finish Most of these scams are 100% preventable, but only if you know what to look for before you engage. Watch until the end for Glen’s 3 rules that eliminate 99% of seller scam risk. Key Moments: 00:59 Spotting the Relocating Buyer Scam 04:28 How to Shut Down the Relocating Buyer Scam 05:53 Free Strategy Call for Ohio Sellers 06:32 The Fake Cash Buyer Overpayment Scam 10:27 How to Avoid the Fake Cash Buyer Scam 13:38 The Wire Fraud Title Company Scam 16:07 How to Prevent Wire Fraud Scams 20:20 Final Tips and Conclusion Full show notes and resources are available at TalkingRealty.com --------------- BOOK A FREE STRATEGY CALL (OHIO SELLERS) Want help with pricing, prep, photography, or getting more showings? 👉 Schedule your free call: https://www.ohiomlsflatfee.com/schedule-a-call --------------- GET THE FREE ULTIMATE HOME SELLING TOOLKIT Download the same prep checklists, guides, and templates we use with our sellers: 👉 https://OhioMLSFlatFee.com/toolkit --------------- TAKE YOUR PREP TO THE NEXT LEVEL Our Living to Listing course teaches you how to declutter, clean, stage, and prepare your home like a pro—step-by-step, room-by-room. 👉 https://OhioMLSFlatFee.com/product/living-to-listing-digital-course/ --------------- 🏡 About Talking Realty I'm Glen Whitten, founder of the Ohio Property Group. We sell homes for a low flat fee, not 6%, and we've helped more than 2,500 home sellers keep more of their hard-earned equity. If you enjoy episodes like this, hit Subscribe and join thousands of homeowners who want to sell smarter, faster, and for more money.