Coldwell Banker Realty/Lifetime Estate Liquidations & Transitions

09/25/2026

09/21/2026

🚨 **SCAM ALERT**

That scary virus warning on your computer may be designed to scare you into calling a scammer.

**When a warning creates panic, slow down.**

🛑 Don’t call the number.
💻 Close the pop-up.
🔎 Verify the problem independently.

Share this with a parent, grandparent, friend, or anyone who could benefit from knowing about this scam.

NAOSA – Protecting Consumers. Promoting Ethical Professionals.

09/16/2026

📋 **WEDNESDAY CONSUMER

**Who Would Handle Your Affairs If You Couldn't?**

A serious illness, accident, or unexpected event can happen at any age.

That’s why having the right **Power of Attorney** in place is so important.

Before you need one:

✅ Choose someone you trust
✅ Understand what authority you're giving them
✅ Make sure your document is properly prepared
✅ Review it periodically as circumstances change

**Don’t wait for a crisis to make an important decision.**

Planning ahead gives you and your family greater peace of mind—and more control when it matters most.

NAOSA – Protecting Consumers. Promoting Ethical Professionals.

09/14/2026

🚨 **MONDAY SCAM ALERT**

A government agency will not demand immediate payment or threaten you with arrest, loss of benefits, or legal action if you don't pay immediately.

If you receive a suspicious call:

🛑 **STOP.**
📵 **HANG UP.**
🔎 **VERIFY.**

Never use the phone number provided by the caller. Find the agency's official number yourself.

**Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones.**

NAOSA – Protecting Consumers. Promoting Ethical Professionals.

09/11/2026

🌟 **FRIDAY INSPIRATION

**Be the Professional People Remember for the Right Reasons.**

The best professionals do more than provide a service. They **make a difference** in the lives of the people they serve.

They listen.
They care.
They do the right thing—even when no one is watching.

💙 **Trust is earned one client, one conversation, and one decision at a time.**

At NAOSA, we believe ethical professionals deserve to stand out and that every consumer deserves someone they can trust.

**Do good work. Treat people well. Make a difference.**

Have a wonderful weekend!

**NAOSA – Protecting Consumers. Promoting Ethical Professionals.**

09/09/2026

📚 **WEDNESDAY CONSUMER TIP**

**Don't Choose a Professional Based on Price Alone.**

When you're comparing professionals, the lowest price isn't always the best value—and the highest price doesn't guarantee the best service.

Before making a decision, consider:

🔎 **Experience** – Do they have experience with your specific needs?

📋 **Credentials** – Are their licenses and certifications current?

⭐ **Reputation** – What do their clients and professional peers say about them?

💬 **Communication** – Do they take the time to answer your questions?

🤝 **Integrity** – Do you feel they are genuinely looking out for your best interests?

A professional who charges a little more but provides excellent service, transparency, and peace of mind may ultimately be the better choice.

**Don't just compare prices. Compare value, experience, reputation, and trust.**

At NAOSA, we believe consumers deserve the information they need to make confident decisions—and ethical professionals deserve to stand out.

**NAOSA – Protecting Consumers. Promoting Ethical Professionals.**

09/04/2026

🌟 **FRIDAY INSPIRATION**

# # # **Good Professionals Don't Just Sell. They Educate.**

When you're making an important decision, you shouldn't feel like you're being sold something.

You should feel like you're being **helped**.

The right professional will:

✔️ Explain your options clearly
✔️ Answer your questions
✔️ Be transparent about costs
✔️ Give you time to make a decision
✔️ Put your interests ahead of the sale

**That's what ethical business looks like.**

At NAOSA, we believe consumers deserve professionals who understand that their reputation is built on something more valuable than a single transaction:

**Trust.**

💙 **Choose professionals who put people before profits.**

Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

**NAOSA – Protecting Consumers. Promoting Ethical Professionals.**