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Can I use the Realtor I met at an open house?

Dear David, I went to an open house this weekend. I liked the house right away and really hit it off with the agent. Can I ask them to write up an offer for me? – EASY PEASEY DEAR EASY: As COVID-19 restrictions fall by the wayside, we’re seeing more and more open houses, and

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Do some agents just try to sell their own listings?

Dear David, A friend of mine is looking for a place. She doesn’t want to enlist the help of a real estate agent because (according to her) the agent will only show her listings that he/she is selling, instead of showing her all listings that are for sale. Is that the way it works? –

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Should I buy from the listing agent? Condo Reserve Funds

Dear David, We’ve been visiting a lot of open houses lately. I’ve heard we can get a better deal if we buy directly from the listing agent. – EAR TO THE GROUND DEAR EAR: Sometimes buyers misunderstand the nature of the Realtor-client relationship and think they can get a better price on a home by

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Buyer wants to extend closing, Choosing appliances for a new build

Dear David, I sold my triplex a few months ago; it’s supposed to close shortly. The same agent represented both sides. The agreement stated that the property had to be vacant (which created extra costs for me). Now the buyer wants to extend closing for a month while I lose rental income on the empty

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