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“No commission” agents, Establishing value for probate

Dear David, I have been seeing a lot of commercials where a company advertises that there is “no commission” payable to a real estate agent. How does this work? Does it mean the agent is working for free?  – SOUNDS GOOD DEAR SOUNDS: As far back as I can remember, “House for Sale” signs have

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“One Percent” Realtors, Ready to be a Landlord?

Dear David, How is a “one percent” Realtor different from other agents? – JUST WONDERING DEAR WONDERING: Read the fine print. Discount brokerages have been around for as long as I can remember. Lately, some have been marketing their services as very similar to those of traditional brokerages. This comparison is like a discount motel going head-to-head with the Ritz. The customer

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Designated Parking, Discounted List Price, Financing Clause

Dear David, We own a business in Kitchener and someone keeps parking in our designated parking spots. Is there anything we can do? – FRUSTRATED DEAR FRUSTRATED: Parking violations on private property are generally handled by your city’s bylaw enforcement team. In the City of Kitchener, if a driver parks in a spot designated for

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