When buying or selling a house (or apartment, for that matter), folks have all sorts of (ill-conceived) ideas about working with real estate agents. Some believe going the DIY route with "for sale by owner" will save them substantial money, i.e., the agent's commission. Others swear by online resources. These inventive people will think they can outfox an experienced agent. Then there are tales about online property listings and home renovations guaranteeing a dollar-for-dollar comeback.
Do you consider yourself prone to bel...
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