Online House Hunting

do you think I am being scammed....................?

Long story,lost my job 6 weeks ago,put both of my houses up for sale.did not get a bite.the double wide we are living in i got a loan from the bank for,was supposed to pay lot rent but have not had finances for it.the owner of the land tried to sue me yesterday and take over the house,trailer.on the morning i was supposed to go to court,i got a call from an agent that wanted to buy my house,not the trailer the other house.he offered $5,00 less than the asking price.I went to court and the owner of the land we are renting gave me until monday to pay him back rent on the property.he came by today and told me he would give me $2,500 for the trailer,but if I would let him handle the property,after i moved to p.a. that he could get me $15,000 for it.if i let him rent to own it w/someone.found out about an hour later that the guy who offered me a price on the other house was his partner.they knew i was behind on payments and did not want to be sued.should i call their bluff?have not signed anything yet.borrow the money and catch up back rent.i can do.should i make the other guy pay full price for the other house not the trailer,the other one.anyway this is kinda not enough info but a quick rundown,any answers appreciated.

Public Comments

1. This unethical business practice is called collusion. They are in on an idea together to get one over on you, acting as though they were separate entities. Play it to your advantage. Let them know you know something only if it's in your best favor.
2. You've got to have other options to call the bluff... It sucks, but that just that way it is. If one guy has cash and the other guy does not...cash wins. That is -- if you can't pay your bills, somebody is going to take the property from you for non-payment anyway, right? How is what these guys are doing any different? The bottom line is that if you don't have any offers on the property you have for sale, it is not worth what you are asking for it. It is worth what someone is actually willing to pay for it. That said, don't do deals that promise delivery in the future. Only take offers that get you free and clear when the cash changes hands...and do everything above board and in writing.