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Executor duty of care, Showings when owner is away

Dear David, I am the executor of an estate. A friend of mine has said they are interested in buying the property. This sounds like a pretty straightforward way to sell the house. – QUICK & EASY SALE DEAR QUICK & EASY: Hold on, there’s no reason to rush. As the executor of an estate,

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Selling for more than expected, Selling a home with a tenant

Dear David, We just sold our house for $45,000 more than we were expecting. We’re considering renovating our new home in a year or two, should we park the money or have some fun? – PARTY TIME I’ve seen this scenario with many clients who’ve ended up surprised at how much their house can sell

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Showing a House with Pets, Problems at Walk-Through

Dear David, We’re ready to list our house. What do we do with our cat and our dog during showings? – CONCERNED PET PARENTS DEAR PARENTS: Your pets are valued family members and it’s important to keep them safe and secure above all else. If at all possible, I would urge you to leave your

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