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General FAQs
  • Who is Real-a-Save?
    We are a full service online brokerage that offers cash rebates to buyers and full service seller representation for a flat listing fee of $2,500.
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  • How can I contact Real-a-Save?
    Call us at 303-415-2541 if you are in the Denver Metro or Boulder areas, or call toll free at 1-866-930-2541 if you are outside the 303 area code. You may also email us at info@realasave.com.
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  • Where are Real-a-Save's services currently available?
    Our complete Buyers and Sellers programs are currently available in the major metropolitan and surrounding areas of Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins. Additionally, we offer limited service in the Colorado Springs, Summit County, and other Front Range areas. If you live in an area that is not included in our coverage simply send us an email to info@realasave.com or call us at 303-415-2541 and let us know you are interested.
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  • When can I call Real-a-Save? What type of support do you offer?
    We are available weekdays from 8:30am until 5pm, Saturdays from 10am until 4pm, Sundays by appointment only.
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  • Is it legal to sign a real estate contract with an electronic signature from DocuSign?
    Yes, signing a document using our secure DocuSign method creates a legally enforceable contract. Read this whitepaper if you'd like more information on digital signatures and the law
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  • What is the advantage of using Real-a-Save?
    For Buyers
    Our Buyers Program rebates 66% of our commission to you. That means if you purchase a $500,000 house using Real-a-Save as your agent then we will refund $9,240.00 (66% of $14,000) directly to you.
    For Sellers
    Our Sellers Program offers full service representation for $2,500. Any home, one price. In addition to exposure on the MLS, Realtor.com, and Zillow.com and many other sites, all of our sellers receive free Virtual Tours as part of the standard package. Be sure to see our a complete list of seller services. So just how much do you save? Well, if you were selling a $500,000 house then you'd typically pay a listing agent around 3.2% to sell your home. That comes to $16,000. We charge only $2500, so you save $13,500.
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  • How do rebates benefit consumers?
    Rebates have a direct benefit to consumers by saving them thousands of dollars. The United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division answers this question by stating, "Rebates can save consumers several thousand dollars in a single transaction. For example, if a broker offers to refund one-third of its commission to the homebuyer, the average buyer of a $300,000 home could save $2,500 to $3,000 (based on the 2.5% to 3% commission rates typically earned by the buyer's broker)." The Department of Justice Antitrust Division has devoted an entire website to the issue of competition and real estate. Take a moment to visit the official DOJ website
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  • Do refunds pose any risk to the real estate consumer?
    We'll quote the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division to answer this question: "Some have argued that refunds and incentives can tempt consumers into closing on real estate transactions against their best interests. The Antitrust Division has found no evidence that refunds and incentives harm consumers. On the contrary, they can dramatically lower the price that consumers pay for brokerage services." Click here to visit the US Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division website directly.
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  • Do I need a fax machine to work with Real-a-Save?
    No. As long as you have access to an email account, then you can sign all of our contracts using DocuSign.
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  • I live outside Colorado, can I use your services?
    We will be expanding to areas outside of Colorado very soon. If you are a broker interested in franchise opportunities with Real-a-Save, email us at info@realasave.com
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  • How will you communicate with me? Phone? Email?
    Your agent will update you via email and telephone.
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  • How do I get started with Real-a-Save?
    You can sign up by going to our buyers or sellers pages on our website. We'll walk you through the steps. If you prefer you may call us at 1-866-930-2541, or 303-415-2541 if you're in the Denver Metro/Boulder area.
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Buyers FAQs
  • Do you charge any up front fees?
    No, Real-a-Save never charges our buyers anything. We simply rebate our commission to you at closing. Even if it takes 2 or more showings you will never be charged any up front fees.
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  • Is it legal for Real-a-Save to rebate such a large portion of their commission to me?
    Yes, Colorado law allows real estate rebates.
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  • How do I narrow down my list of homes?
    We ask that you do not contact the listing agent to see the home. You can easily eliminate homes from your list by just taking a drive by them. You could also attend an open house or two, but you'll be surprised at how many homes you can eliminate by simply taking a look at them in person from the outside. Once you narrow your list down to about half a dozen, give us a call and we'll take you to see your favorites.
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  • Do you offer home tours if I need to see a property?
    Absolutely, we'll schedule a 2-hour block of time where you may see approximately 4-8 homes with your Real-a-Save agent. And if you need a second tour - no problem, we'll take you out for a second 2-hour home tour where you can see approximately 4-8 homes. If you need 3 or more home tour time blocks, your rebate will be reduced by $199.00 per home tour trip at closing. You never pay anything up front, and we'll take you on as many home tours as you need.
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  • Should I call the listing agent to show me a home?
    No, please do not call the listing agent. Call us to schedule a private showing. Some listing agents may claim that they deserve to keep the entire commission since they opened the door for you, thus we would not get paid and you would not receive a rebate.
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  • Can I still use Real-a-Save if I already have an agent?
    No. If you've signed an exclusive buyer-broker agreement then you will have to wait for that agreement to expire before you use our services. If you did not sign an agency agreement but were shown a particular property by another agent, then you cannot use Real-a-Save to purchase that property. If you did not sign an agency contract and you find another property on your own, then you can use Real-a-Save to purchase the property and receive all the benefits of our Buyers Program.
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  • Is there a minimum house price that is required for me to utilize your Buyers Program?
    No, but Real-a-Save collects a minimum commission of $4,000 on every deal. In order to collect $4,000 on every deal, we will lower your rebate slightly in some cases. An example reduction in rebate on a $400,000 house would be as follows: The total buyer's agent commission would be approximately $11,200.00. We would rebate to you approximately $7,200.00 in order for us to receive the $4,000 minimum which would reduce your rebate from 66% to around 64%.
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  • Can I use Real-a-Save if I'm purchasing new construction?
    Yes, the Buyers Program is available for new construction. However, you must have one of our agents accompany you on your first visit to the new construction office so we can register as your agent and receive a commission.
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  • What is a resale home?
    A resale home is any home that is not new construction.
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  • What if I “flip” houses for a living? Can I use Real-a-Save if I'm in the construction/remodeling business?
    Yes. By utilizing our Buyers Program in conjunction with our Sellers Program you could lower your total real estate commission related costs to around 1-2%. Here's an example: Let's say you purchase a $500,000 home through us in our Buyers Program. Your rebate at closing is $9,240.00. When you're done fixing it up, you pay us only a flat listing agent fee of $2,500 to sell it plus a buyer's agent fee to the buyer's agent. If you sell it for $800,000 and the buyer's agent fee you decide to offer is 2.8% (remember, commission rates are not set, and it's your choice what rate to offer the buyer's agent), the buyer's agent fee comes to $22,400. Your total costs would be $22,400 (paid to the buyer's agent) + $2,500 (the listing agent fee paid to us for listing your home) - $9,240.00 (your rebate on our buyer's commission) = $15,600.00. That works out to 2.0% of $800,000. Normally you'd be charged anywhere from 5-6% by a traditional agent to sell your flipped home. You save $24,400--$32,400 in this example by using Real-a-Save!
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  • How do I know exactly how much money I'll get back in my rebate?
    Use the calculator on our Buyers page for a rough estimate.
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  • What if I know the house I want to buy right now and want to make an offer?
    That's great! Just sign up for our Buyers Program and we'll contact you. You can also call us at 1-866-930-2541 if you are pressed for time.
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  • What about any bonus offered to the buyer's agent? Is that part of the rebate, or is it separate?
    Agent bonuses are not part of the rebate.
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  • What if I find a For Sale By Owner home? Can you still work with me?
    Only if the For Sale By Owner is offering a brokers co-op fee. If they are not offering a commission, then we will not be able to work with you to purchase that particular house.
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  • As a buyer, how do I handle delivery of earnest money?
    You should hand-deliver it to the listing agent's office during normal business hours. We'll tell you exactly where the listing agent's office is located. Once there, just tell the receptionist that you have earnest money for "agent X" on "property X" and have her/him write you a receipt with the time, date, and amount she is accepting from you (And don't worry. Real estate offices accept earnest checks for large amounts of money all the time, they know how to handle it). Keep a copy of the receipt, and fax/email us a copy as soon as possible. The listing agent will remit the earnest into a special escrow account and it will later be credited toward the purchase price of the home at closing.
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  • What can I use my rebate for?
    Use it to remodel your new house, buy a Jacuzzi, go on a vacation, have a party, whatever you'd like... it's your money.
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  • Is there anything I'm NOT allowed to do with my rebate?
    You are not allowed to use the rebate as part of a down payment on your house, or alter your financial profile when applying for a loan.
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  • What is the "My Real-a-Save" page? What can I do with it?
    Your "My Real-a-Save" page allows you to:
    1. Access copies of all of your paperwork and contracts. You don't have to worry about losing paper copies, you'll have easy access to printable PDF files of your important paperwork.
    2. See all the important dates and deadlines related to the purchase or sale of your home.
    3. Manage and view your saved property searches.
    4. Manage and view your saved favorite properties.
    5. Receive updates and reminders directly from us.
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  • Do I have to pay taxes on my rebate?
    There may be tax implications to this rebate. We advise you to consult a professional tax attorney or CPA in regards to your personal tax obligations regarding your rebate. If you are just moving to Colorado from another state we advise that you use a Colorado tax attorney or a CPA who practices in Colorado. But here is a recent ruling from the IRS that states your rebate is not taxable. Real-a-Save advises that you still consult your own tax advisor.
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  • I'm an investor, what if I want to buy more than one property?
    Your rebate remains the same no matter how many properties you buy.
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  • Can you help me find an inspector and/or other service person?
    You're free to use any inspector you want. Real-a-Save recommends that your inspector be ASHI certified, and we'll be happy to recommend several inspectors, all licensed, all local. You choose which one you want and we'll even call to arrange it for you. If you need help finding any other service provider, just let us know and we'll be happy to help.
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  • What happens at closing?
    Your Real-a-Save agent will go to the closing with you and answer any questions you may have. At closing, the title company assigns a representative who will present all of the paperwork for signatures to both the buyer and the seller.
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Sellers FAQs
  • What are my costs as a seller?
    No matter what the cost of your home, we charge only $2,500 for full service representation. You will still pay a commission to the buyer's agent at the rate you decide to offer. (Check the Real Estate Sellers Details to see what you get).
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  • Do I pay $2500 up front when I hire you to sell my house?
    No, we require only a $1,250 installment of the listing agent fee which is non-refundable at the time when you sign up with us and then we collect the other $1,250 at closing. If your home does not sell, we keep the $1,250 non-refundable installment of the listing agent fee. You may elect not to pay the $1,250 non-refundable installment when you sign up, in which case we will be entitled to collect a flat listing agent fee of $3,500 at closing.
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  • Who pays the buyer's agent if I hire you to sell my house?
    You pay the buyer's agent.
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  • What is the buyer's agent fee?
    The buyer's agent fee is paid to the agent representing the buyer.  This fee can be above or below 2.8% as there is no set fee for buyer's agent commissions.
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  • What do I get for my $2500?
    We place your home on the your local MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow.com many other sites. We loan you a professional yard sign and lockbox, and schedule all the showings for you. We'll take care of all the paperwork, contracts, negotiations, and will accompany you to closing. For a complete list of our services, click here.
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  • Will other agents/agencies be able to show my home?
    Yes, we'll provide you with a lockbox which will allow other agents the convenience of showing your home when you are not around. Our professional showing service will field calls from agents who want to bring their clients in to see your home. We'll then call to let you know what time the agent will be there so you can leave for an hour or so. It's best if you are not there when buyers are touring your home with their agents.
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  • Will my home be on the MLS?
    Yes. It will also be on Realtor.com, Zillow.com and many other sites.
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  • What is a lockbox?
    A lockbox allows you to securely lock one of your house keys in a combination lock attached to your door. Other buyer's agents can then schedule showings while you are not home.
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  • What if I “flip” houses for a living? Can I use Real-a-Save if I'm in the construction/remodeling business?
    Yes. By utilizing our Buyers Program in conjunction with our Sellers Program you could lower your total real estate commission related costs to around 1-2%. Here's an example: Let's say you purchase a $500,000 home through us in our Buyers Program. Your rebate at closing is $9,240.00. When you're done fixing it up, you pay us only a flat listing agent fee of $2,500 to sell it plus a buyer's agent fee to the buyer's agent. If you sell it for $800,000 and the buyer's agent fee you decide to offer is 2.8% (remember, commission rates are not set, and it's your choice what rate to offer the buyer's agent), the buyer's agent fee comes to $22,400. Your total costs would be $22,400 (paid to the buyer's agent) + $2,500 (the listing agent fee paid to us for listing your home) - $9,240.00 (your rebate on our buyer's commission) = $15,600.00. That works out to 2.0% of $800,000. Normally you'd be charged anywhere from 5-6% by a traditional agent to sell your flipped home. You save $24,400--$32,400 in this example by using Real-a-Save!
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  • Can you help me get my property ready?
    Yes. We'll give you some great advice for readying your home for sale in our competitive market analysis. If you need a professional cleaner or property staging service we'd be happy to refer you to a local company.
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  • What if you find a buyer instead of another company, does that affect my costs at all?
    No. You'll have to pay the buyer's agent fee regardless of who sells your property. It's most likely that an agent from another company will end up bringing you a buyer. But if we happen to bring one of our buyers to you, then you still must pay us the buyer's agent fee you offer since we will have to rebate up to 66% of the buyer's agent fee to our buyer through our Buyers Program.
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  • Will someone put up the yard sign for me?
    Yes. We'll set up your sign.
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  • Will you host open houses for my home?
    One of the few things that we'll ask that you handle yourself is holding an open house. We'll give you some great advice (see below) on how to hold an open house, and we'll advertise it for you. It's really easy. Keep reading below and I'm sure you'll agree.
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  • How do I hold an open house?
    It's easy:
    1. Let us know at least four days in advance of when you'll be holding an open house and we'll advertise it for you on Realtor.com. We'll provide you with an open house sign so people driving around can find your home. Schedule a time on Saturday or Sunday from approximately 1-3 and then get the house ready by baking some cookies, lighting a few candles, and turning on some pleasant music. Remove the flyers from the yard sign so folks must come inside to get information. Pick a central location like the kitchen or dining room table and lay out the flyers that you removed from the yard sign, as well as any other documents or photos (if it's winter, some people have photos of what the outside of the home looks like during springtime) in the immediate area where you are seated. Once people start to come in, have them sign in on a sheet of paper. Let them know you are the homeowner, and you'd be happy to answer any questions. Then, just let them tour the home. Don't feel you have to follow them around or be too pushy. Just be there if they have any questions. Feel free to tell them what you think is great about your home, after all, you know best because you live there.
    2. For your own safety, we recommend that you always have at least two people holding the open house. Never, ever hold an open house alone.  Also, make sure that families and couples stay together as they tour your home. We also suggest removing any valuables, cash, or jewelry to a safe storage area before holding an open house. Let your neighbors and friends know that you'll be holding an open house and that they are welcome to stop by if they'd like.  Also, always keep your cell phone with you at all times.
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  • Can you hold an open house for me for an additional fee?
    We feel that you are the best person to hold an open house because you know the most about your home. Hold them every weekend if you like, just let us know four days in advance and we'll advertise it for you on Realtor.com.
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  • Will you send me all the materials I need for an open house?
    Yes. We'll loan you yard signs and directional signs so people can find your home. We'll place an ad on Realtor.com so people will know when and where to look for you.
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  • Will you come to my house to help me determine a price?
    We will come to your home to install the lockbox and yard sign. In addition, we will go over the recent sales and current listings with you over the phone as described below so you can determine the best price for your home.
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  • Will you tell me a listing price for my home?
    Every one of our clients receives a professional pricing consultation. We will show you all the recent sales and listings in your area so you can make an informed decision, and we'll go over many of the issues and factors you need to consider when making this decision.
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  • What is the "My Real-a-Save" page? What can I do with it?
    Your "My Real-a-Save" page allows you to:
    1. Access copies of all of your paperwork and contracts. You don't have to worry about losing paper copies, you'll have easy access to printable PDF files of your important paperwork.
    2. See all the important dates and deadlines related to the purchase or sale of your home.
    3. Manage and view your saved property searches.
    4. Manage and view your saved favorite properties.
    5. Receive updates and reminders directly from us.
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  • What if my house doesn't sell? Do I get a refund?
    No, we don't make any guarantees that your home will sell. If you choose the $2,500 flat listing agent fee, the $1,250 installment of the listing agent fee is non-refundable even if your home does not sell.
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Map Search FAQs
  • What do the different property status values mean (Acitve, Under Contract, etc..)?
    • Active: The property is available.
    • Under Contract: The property has an offer that has been accepted by both the seller and a buyer. Baring any complications, the property will be sold once the contract period is complete. Sometimes sellers will accept a backup contract.
    • Active/First Right: The current buyer has first right of refusal on any new offers that come in. Sellers are actively seeking new offers.
    • Removed/Withdrawn: The property was removed from the MLS. It may have been sold or just taken off the market
    • Sold: The property has been sold.
  • What is a Short Sale?
    A short sale is a type of sale where the home owners owe more on their loan than the property is worth, so the sellers negotiate with one or both of the lien holders (banks) to accept less than the loan amount (the bank is getting "shorted"). Most short sales do not work out, and the property then goes through the foreclosure process.
  • What is an REO / Bank Owned Property?
    This is a property that has been through the foreclosure process and is now the property of the bank. The bank is now trying to sell the property on the open market.
  • How do I save a map search?

    Watch the video demo on how to save a map search!


    If you sign up on our site you'll get your own My Real-a-Save area and you'll be able to save property searches and favorite properties. Searches you save are confined to map boundaries you see when you save the search and the search criteria you have in place. You can elect to receive email updates for your saved searches when a new property comes on to the market in the map area you defined and with the criteria you defined.

    There are two basic ways to start saving searches.

    Just start searching
    1. Click on the "Find a Home" tab at the top of the site.
    2. Enter an area or address and/or move and zoom the map to contain the area you desire.
    3. Fill in the criteria you want in the box to the left of the map (for example, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, max price of $400,000).
    4. Click the "Save This Search" link just above the map in the upper right.
    5. You will be prompted to give your search a name.
    6. If you are logged in, you should see a pop up box indicating your search was saved and you can continue using the map search.
    7. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or sign up.
    8. Once you sign up or login, your search is saved and you are sent to your My Real-a-Save area showing you saved searches.
    9. Click on a search to run it and it will return you to the map view with that saved search loaded onto the map and into the criteria box.
    10. To save more searches, just continue using the map, moving to a new area, zooming out or changing criteria, the click the "Save This Search" link again. It's that easy.
    Sign up first, then start searching
    1. Click on the "My Real-a-Save" (link) link at the very upper right corner of the site.
    2. Sign up for an account filling out the simple information on the left.
    3. When you sign up, you'll be sent a verification email to validate your email. You must follow the link in this email to activate your account so that you can login.
    4. If you are already signed up, login.
    5. Click on the "Find a Home" tab at the top of the site and follow the steps above (link) in "Just start searching" section.
    Saved Searches
    Searches you have saved are accessible via your "My Real-a-Save" page on the "Saved Searches" tab. Here, you can turn on and off email notifications for a search, run the search or delete the search.
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  • How do I turn off email updates for a search?
    Login to "My Real-a-Save" and go to the "Saved Searches"" There you will see all your saved searches. Click on the "Email Updates" checkbox and make sure it is uncheck for those searches that you no longer wish to receive email updates. Click the "Save Preferences" button at the bottom of the page.
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