How 3 agents went way, way above and beyond for their clients
Every agent knows there's more to the job than pulling comps and showing homes. But sometimes closing a deal takes an exceptional level of service.
July 10, 2023
Mary Boone
Mary Boone is a versatile writer and editor with experience working for newspapers, magazines, non-profits and companies. She has written extensively about business and real estate, and during her tenure at State Farm, she honed her skills in making hard-to-understand information understandable. Mary also teaches writing classes at regional community colleges and at writers' conferences.
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