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Why sign a Buyer Representation Agreement?

Dear David, I want to buy a cottage. I’ve called about listings in a few different areas but am having a hard time getting local agents to offer any real help with my search. What’s the problem? – UNSURE DEAR UNSURE: Agents field a ton of random phone calls. If you want someone to provide

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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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