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Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:20:26 GMT

Hello, Just like to mention about Some Real Estate Property which we purchased on eBay for the sum amount $8500, some swamp block, we made payments as per Sale Agreement and this Agent in return did not Issue a Warranty Deed and did not try to resolve any issues that might have arisen on Seller part, also eBay has been very ignorant in pursuing this Agent after so many complaints as to were is the money and were is the land but believe me you will be caught up with even though this Agent is still on eBay Site Advertising Property when clearly this Agent is a runner, hopefully eBay and There Agent be shut down together when there caught up with, Ha ha ha ha.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

padi*0409 — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:53:27 GMT

Read the eBay policy on eBay for real estate below. Effectively eBay only gives the seller the classified ad for the listing and any sale is completed off eBay, so any problems you have with the sale are for you to deal with not eBay.

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/real-estate-policy?id=4304&st=3&pos=1&query=Real%20estate%20policy&intent=real%20estate&lucenceai=lucenceai&docId=HELP1205

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

repentatleisure1952 — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:18:48 GMT

You are correct that someone was ignorant.

However it was not eBay.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:02:41 GMT

Hello, go to Purchase History, Product and Item Number and should say Paid, So this means not off eBay site,

if off eBay Site then Order History would be Unpaid, thank you.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

etb321 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:09:48 GMT

I'd suggest an appointment at the US Embassy, they'ed be in a better position to advise you regarding a bogus property transaction. It might also be useful to talk to your bank so they can red flag the receiving account.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

padi*0409 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:11:49 GMT

@cornered-1 wrote:

Hello, go to Purchase History, Product and Item Number and should say Paid, So this means not off eBay site,
if off eBay Site then Order History would be Unpaid, thank you.

I cannot go to your purchase history since I'm just a member like yourself, but I suspect the only way that could happen is if the seller listed it in the wrong category.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

*casey* — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:56:49 GMT

ebay.com policy allows real estate to be listed in auction format

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/real-estate-policy?id=4304

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

countessalmirena — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:11:46 GMT

I was going to (and did) post this:

OP, you’re posting on the eBay.com.au boards. The rules are slightly different for eBay Australia compared to eBay USA.

You will probably have better luck / US-specific replies on the US boards, as we Australian eBayers aren’t as au fait with US real estate issues on eBay.

If there’s anything with which we can help (or even just to commiserate), well, we could whip through reading the relevant eBay.com policy, but we’d really not have any further knowledge.

Good luck and a wave from Australia.🦘🇦🇺🐨🪃

But now I’m befuddled as I see you are registered in Australia. Did you actually buy US real estate online while here in Australia?

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:12:33 GMT

Don't worry about it, just be careful with some sellers

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

sugar249 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:19:23 GMT

why oh why would you buy real estate in the USA from Australia, and than blame Ebay for any issues.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:32:23 GMT

This is why we pay eBay fees, if anyone knows anything about the fees?

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

twyngwyn — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:50:47 GMT

the SELLER pays fees, yes.....what is the item number, and how long ago was this?

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

padi*0409 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:10:53 GMT

I fear this is going to turn into a nightmare for you, since you bought off ebay.com and not ebay.com.au you will be subject to ebay.com policies.

As Countess said you would be well advised to seek help on the ebay.com discussion boards to get pertinent advice.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

domino-710 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:36:47 GMT

' Some swamp block ' - in the US.

First LOL.

Should have just bought a small area of Scotland - you even get a ' Title '.

No edit.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

domino-710 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:43:18 GMT

Just to add :

Australian citizens who buy property in the US will need to complete and file a tax return annually in both Australia and the US. Generally, US property held by a foreign investor will be subject to additional requirements as stipulated by the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. As an Australian resident, you are taxed on your worldwide income, including income from offshore bank accounts, any rental income from the US property and capital gains on overseas assets.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:01:50 GMT

Psalms 23:4

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

countessalmirena — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:07:11 GMT

I cannot resist… The pun was there in front of me like low-hanging fruit…

I didn’t realise that the real estate is in Death Valley!

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:13:47 GMT

People don't need to fear as they walk through the Valley to Death, thank you.

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

cornered-1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:30:44 GMT

Sounds like a sick place, i would prefer to bring a fishing rod if that's ok?

Re: Real Estate eBay USA

underbat — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:59:46 GMT

Hello everyone,

This thread became off topic and interpersonal.

Please stay on topic, and stay within the guidelines.

Thanks.