According to Norm Miller of the University of San Diego, an average agent in Britain closes 40-50 deals a year, compared with just seven in America.

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Alternatively, you could ask a local real-estate agent, builder, contractor or building association for the average rebuilding cost per square foot in your area or pay for an estimate from the websites HM Facts or Accucoverage.

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Moving up to the next service class (post arbitration, pre-free agent), there are 14 pitchers in the AL that collectively average 104 innings and a 4.02 ERA, allowing 8.8 hits and 2.9 walks per nine.

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