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Video surveillance during showings

DEAR DAVID: Are video doorbells a good way to monitor showings at my house? – RING MY BELL DEAR RING: Many of today’s homes are equipped with smart devices, from thermostats, to doorbells, to the ever-popular Alexa. As familiar as these devices might be, using them to surveil showings in your home can be a

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Choosing a house, managing outdoor maintenance

Dear David, We’ve seen almost 40 houses and are struggling to choose one. Help! – FROZEN DEAR FROZEN: This sounds to me like a “failure to launch” situation, which I’ve run across a couple of times in my career. It could be that your home search is out of synch with the features you want,

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Weekend showings, closing date change on a new build

Dear David, I’m a very social person and often host gatherings for friends. I’ve been trying to sell my house for a while and am tired of accommodating showings on Sundays and evenings, when I want to have people over. Shouldn’t buyers be willing to book appointments that don’t infringe on people’s personal lives? –

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Showing a House with Pets, Problems at Walk-Through

Dear David, We’re ready to list our house. What do we do with our cat and our dog during showings? – CONCERNED PET PARENTS DEAR PARENTS: Your pets are valued family members and it’s important to keep them safe and secure above all else. If at all possible, I would urge you to leave your

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