Our current homeowners policy is being changed because the company no longer does business in our state. Our agent has come up with another company that is not a national company. It only underwrites in several states on the east coast. I looked up their financials and they seem to be good but I’m no expert. It also is rated with Demotech which I understand to a paid rating company.
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posted by lasamana
on Apr 13, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm a late-twenties adult finishing my BA a little late. I'm still a little unsure as to what I'd like to do, but I've always had an interest in solving crimes. What are my options for doing this as a career, preferably NOT for a local police department, at least in the long term?
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posted by ancient star
on Apr 1, 2013 -
20 answers
I've been contacted by a couple of agents to see if I have a book project after I wrote an article in a magazine. I do. Yay! But how do I know what to look for?
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posted by caoimhe
on Mar 5, 2013 -
5 answers
An agent from a very large, well-established literary agency contacted me to say he liked my self-pubbed sci-fi, that he'd seen all the glowing reader reviews, and to ask about my future plans and if I had taken on representation. I answered those questions directly (plans for new books and no, I don't have representation). Presuming he writes back... what do I need to know?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on Feb 27, 2013 -
6 answers
Can you suggest a great buyer's agent in Tampa? Mr. Doodley and I are looking to move to the Central/North Tampa area (roughly from South Seminole Heights up to North Lowry Park/Manor Hills neighborhoods).
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posted by toodleydoodley
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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I want to write a children's picture book, submit it to a publisher, and get it published. Now what?
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posted by booksherpa
on Sep 26, 2012 -
10 answers
A friend of mine is a serious artist/painter who's asked me to be his agent so I was wondering how to structure the money side of the equation?
Is there a standard agent's commission based upon a percentage of the price of each painting sold through the gallery or galleries?
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posted by tangyraspberry
on Apr 3, 2012 -
2 answers
I need to hire an agent to buy a house. I know a couple of agents through my friends but I don’t’ want to rush and hire a person just because someone has referred them to me.
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posted by musicgold
on Jan 30, 2012 -
6 answers
Are there any useful online listings services for selling a restaurant in London?
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posted by zhwj
on Dec 30, 2011 -
0 answers
Looking for a buyer's agent - should we interview people from multiple agencies?
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posted by Maarika
on Dec 6, 2011 -
3 answers
Sketchy-business-practice-filter: Recently got a letter from our insurance agent (car and home) saying, effectively, "We've reviewed your coverage, and according to some system we have (360 Value), the replacement cost of your house is roughly 30% more than what the current policy covers. If we don't hear from you in 30 days, we're raising your coverage to that $BIGNUM."
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posted by jferg
on Sep 23, 2011 -
16 answers
Job interview filter: why would someone want to become a talent agent? (Bonus morality question inside!)
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Should I use a migration agent to handle my application to migrate to Australia from the U.S.? And if so, what's the best way to go about finding a good one?
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posted by milkcrateman
on Jul 17, 2011 -
11 answers
Should I wait till September 1 to find a 1br apartment of my own in Cambridge or Somerville (Massachusetts), or is Aug 1 just as good? Other questions inside.
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posted by sully75
on Jul 11, 2011 -
13 answers
I really like spy movies where the main character is trying to retire/extricate themselves from The Company. I've seen a bunch from the library, but which ones have I missed?
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posted by carsonb
on Apr 20, 2011 -
32 answers
I'm a John Q. American with a video clip that I have complete copyright authority to (including the music on it) and several UK companies have approached me about licensing the footage for television programs. Is there an agent for this kind of thing, and how would I know if they're credible? I know only minimal bits about contract negotiation..
posted by Quarter Pincher
on Dec 3, 2010 -
1 answer
UK: rental deposit problem. What is our best option for recovering the deposit - we are not covered by any of the tenancy deposit schemes?
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posted by Marzipan
on Sep 17, 2010 -
7 answers
I just learned that in NY State, real estate brokers are allowed to represent both buyer and seller. As a buyer, I don't want the seller's broker for my agent! But it may be too late....
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posted by Quisp Lover
on May 29, 2010 -
22 answers
I have written a literary science fiction novel. I am confident that it is salable, but I am so far having difficulty finding an agent. I am considering going to the
Backspace Writer's Conference but am uncertain as to whether the $700 cost would be a good investment.
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posted by 256
on May 2, 2010 -
12 answers
Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) migration agent to migrate from the UK to Australia?
posted by starrjenny
on Apr 8, 2010 -
0 answers
Can anyone recommend an apartment rental agent or broker for someone trying to rent out an apartment in Evanston?
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posted by ignignokt
on Feb 20, 2010 -
5 answers
My aunt is becoming a real estate agent, and she wants me to build her a website. What are the most impressive real estate agent websites out there in terms of design, features, etc?
posted by c:\awesome
on Feb 1, 2010 -
8 answers
I am looking to buy a home for the first time, and I have questions about working with real estate agents.
How much time should I expect a real estate agent to spend with me? Three days a week? Eight hours a day?
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posted by bleary
on Jan 29, 2010 -
25 answers
I live in London in a flat of three, and someone wants to move out. We have someone else ready to move in. The lettings agency wish to charge £150 for swapping a person over, and £100 for admin fees. Can we dispute this, for a more reasonable fee?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2009 -
6 answers
As a writer trying to press into the next stage of my career, how can I emphasize in my publishing history that "small press" isn't always a euphemism for "vanity press"?
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posted by 256
on Nov 11, 2009 -
17 answers
You buy a house in California. You agree that the seller can stay up to 2 months after escrow closes (a "seller rent-back") if they make your (
PITI) payments. Do you need to pay income taxes on the money they pay toward your PITI? Also, what was your "seller rent-back" experience?
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posted by unclezeb
on Sep 29, 2009 -
9 answers
Should I maintain double spacing in an agent query email? Submission guidelines ask for the first 5 pages of my manuscript. How faithful should I be to the actual document?
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posted by bobbyno
on Sep 17, 2009 -
4 answers
I've got some doubts about our current SoCal real estate agent. At first, there didn't seem to be a problem. But recent events have made me wonder if we're wasting his time.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2009 -
15 answers
I am an agent representing a group of professional photographers and, among other things, am responsible for billing on their behalf as well as collecting and dispersing the moneys upon receipt.
I just received a notice regarding a job that took place 3+ years ago informing me that, because the client filed for bankruptcy shortly after I was paid, I have been judged as having been given preferred treatment and therefore I owe the trustee handling the bankruptcy the full amount paid, nearly $10,000.00!
To make matters worse the invoice in question was nothing but the photographer's expenses. In other words, the minute I received the payment I simply turned it around and paid it all to the photographer who has long since gone his own way and isn't responding to my calls or e-mails.
What, if any, are my options at this point?
posted by tangyraspberry
on Jul 15, 2009 -
18 answers
I'm in Real Estate Sales. I want to stand out & be different. What are some creative ways to capture that in my Agent photo?
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posted by crewshell
on Jul 8, 2009 -
18 answers
You are not my lawyer filter. Can I avoid estate agent commission and fees by approaching a seller directly (in the UK)?
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posted by mjg123
on Jun 14, 2009 -
9 answers
My company (a small LLC) is in talks with a large entertainment company (very large, you have heard of them) to develop an original property of ours (internet video series). After a few rounds of offers back and forth, we have come to realize that we should really have an agent -- this is above our head, especially the intellectual property ownership aspects of the negotiation. How do we find an agent that knows and understands new media/internet video, ideally in Manhattan? Will the fact that we're already in talks with a company (with actual money on the table) help us get someone? Thanks! (Email me at metafilterquestion@live.com if you have advice but want to stay private.)
posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2009 -
8 answers
I'm an aspiring screenwriter and I need help finding an agent or manager. Askme, please help!
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posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2009 -
6 answers
We've been working with a real estate agent to buy a house. This agent has just listed a house we like. What do we do if we want to make an offer on the house?
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posted by j
on May 3, 2009 -
4 answers
Two people traveling, want to travel together, one needs to return on a different day. How to do so? Online? Phone?
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posted by Towelie
on Mar 12, 2009 -
4 answers
We're considering purchasing a home by ourselves, without using a buyer's agent. General pros/cons? And if it's possible to save on commissions by doing this, how should we introduce that idea into the process?
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posted by Bardolph
on Feb 18, 2009 -
19 answers
Looking for the best resources for learning about agent-based modeling and social science simulation.
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posted by proj
on Feb 10, 2009 -
2 answers
