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Client vs. customer, Avoiding issues at closing

Dear David, We’re thinking of moving. We met an agent at an open house who wanted us to sign a 6-month agreement, so we could be “clients instead of customers”. What does that even mean? – NOT READY FOR COMMITMENT DEAR NOT READY: In real estate, the terms “client” and “customer” describe totally different relationships

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MLS curb appeal, Showing a rental with tenants

Dear David, I’ve been looking at property listings online and am wondering why some people use a picture of their kitchen or living room as the MLS photo? They’re not selling furniture, so what’s the point? – IN THE DARK DEAR DARK: Good question, I often wonder the same thing. It has become somewhat trendy

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Cancelled listing, Retirement options

Dear David, We’ve had our eye on a particular listing for weeks. We made three good offers, all of which were rejected. Now the home has been taken off the market. Can the seller even do that? It seems like they had no intention of selling in the first place. – BEWILDERED BUYER DEAR BEWILDERED:

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Missed payments, Executor duties

Dear David, We would really like to move up to a larger home. Five years ago, I was sick for a while and we missed a few payments. Do you think we could still be approved for financing? – BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD DEAR BRIGHTER DAYS: Yes, it is possible for you to be approved and

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