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    <itunes:title>Do Buyers have advantage when working with Listing Agent (Dual Agency Explained)</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Before you start looking at homes, you’re going to be asked to sign a Buyer Brokerage Agreement. Most buyers don’t fully understand what it is—or why it matters. In this first episode, I break it down in simple terms so you know exactly what you’re signing, who represents you, and how it impacts your home buying process. This is the foundation for everything that follows, and understanding it upfront will help you avoid confusion later. If you’re thinking about buying and want to make sure yo...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>5 Key People for Buyers in a Real Estate Transaction</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Straight Talk Real Estate, Ken Poletski breaks down the 5 key people every buyer needs in a real estate transaction: your agent, lender, inspector, appraiser, and closing agent. Understanding each role—and how they impact your deal—can be the difference between a smooth closing and costly mistakes. If you're buying a home, this is a must-know breakdown to help you move forward with confidence.  For more experiences use this link to get to OUR BLOG where you can ge...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[  In over 30 years in real estate, I’ve seen deals go right—and I’ve seen them go very wrong.  In this first episode of Straight Talk Real Estate, I break down one of the most expensive mistakes a buyer has made that I’ve ever seen, and here is what we can learn from it.  This example happened in Kennewick, Washington, but applies anywhere.  If you are thinking of buying a home don't skip this step.  We are here to help avoid costly decisions and think differently abo...]]></itunes:summary>
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