Some of the women received money, and others did not ask for any, but in one case, an agent refused to pay, and the woman summoned a police officer.

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While that may sound mundane, just ask any real-estate agent about the value of an apartment zoned for the right elementary school.

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Clubs may also contact an agent to work on their behalf and ask them to find a buyer for a particular player.

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At many big hub airports, airlines do provide motorized carts to help passengers, disabled or not, with long distances. (You can flag one down or ask an airline agent to request a pickup.) Most carts run between gates for connecting flights.

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