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We havent noticed too much of a change in operating procedure, at least with the agents at our firm, said Ellison, the qualifying broker at ARC Realty. The broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty said his agents have had no issues with consumers in this area. Buyers dont really seem to care, Lamacchia said.
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