It also helps to find a reliable real estate agent who can navigate the process.

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It's usually difficult to find accurate, neutral, and reliable data on home values without the help of a real estate agent.

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In this scenario, the agent becomes a central node in a marketplace of suppliers and authors, making connections and helping authors get reliable help turning their story into an actual book.

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