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October 8, 2021

Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Can you fire your agent?

This is a popular question the public finds perplexing. Do you have an out once you have signed a contract with a broker to buy or to sell a home? Before I answer that question, let me do a quick explanation of what it means to be a Realtor. If you are working with a true Real- tor who is a member of the National Association of Realtors or NAR for short, your agent is held to very strict ethical standards. NAR’s website states that the code of ethics was

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Closings

Long-time business owner closes 85-year-old shop

After many years of working 12-hour days running a busy family auto repair shop, Chuck Smith knew it was time for a change. Smith owned Smitty’s Auto Service – located at 1428 Gordon Highway, for 25 years, but he worked at the shop for more than 50 years until it closed on Friday, Sept. 3. “It was the only job I ever had,” says Smith, whose grandfather started the business in 1936 near the intersection of Milledgeville and Olive Roads. In high school, he was responsible for opening and closing

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Consumer Stories

Local Mexican restaurant offers free meal for first responders

A local Mexican restaurant wants to show appreciation for law enforcement personnel. Taqueria El Rey, which has locations in both Martinez and Grovetown, has a special offer for all first responders. Throughout the month of October, they can visit either location and receive a free 10/4 Burrito, which contains a variety of ingredients, including grilled chicken, rice, refried beans, and guacamole. The burrito also comes with chips and a drink, says Ramiro Galvan, the restaurant’s owner and manager. “You have your whole meal,” which normally sells for about $16, Galvan

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Can you fire your agent?

This is a popular question the public finds perplexing. Do you have an out once you have signed a contract with a broker to buy or to sell a home? Before I answer that question, let me do a quick explanation of what it means to be a Realtor. If you are working with a true Real- tor who is a member of the National Association of Realtors or NAR for short, your agent is held to very strict ethical standards. NAR’s website states that the code of ethics was

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