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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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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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