Wow - bummer.I'm very glad that this type of behavior isn't prevalent in our area.I guess the only real solution is to visit the properties on a more regular basis.Good luck to you.

IMO violence in the media and therefore in western culture, along with other social dysfunction prevalent in society today, is a huge and unspoken part of the problem.

Chivalry is not dead, just not as prevalent as it once was.

Maybe, like for me, Id rather walk into a house and be associated with a company that has bought over 70k houses with obvious brand recognition and be able to talk openly and honestly about the sellers issues to see if were a fit; instead of forcing some kind of awkward sales spiel (not saying all non-HomeVestors guys do this, but it is highly prevalent from what Ive seen and not for me)You see the benefit of HomeVestors is different for everyone and I would never tell someone that its a one size fits all box.  

Our very first list is getting hit a second time as of now and call volume has gone up, but motivation still is not prevalent.

Believe me the horrible sub $30k homes are prevalent throughout the state.

@John Hixon  its not fear its greed.... and dreams  I call them dream merchants.and they are VERY good at what they do.first presentation you walk in and whats up on the screen.. big picture of this lovely family... and this big proclamation that the whole reason everyone is there is to do good for your family and spend more time with your children LOL.. its a very prevalent feeling I guess in the work a day world in the US>   Its a highly professional set up from one step to the other.. 

Hope it helps...Business cards are yet another secret weapon in obtaining ample customers and beating out the competition that’s so prevalent in this industry.

This issue is a lot more prevalent here in Southern California.

Elder abuse is prevalent, sadly often difficult to prove and slow and expensive to litigate.