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SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Q: My real estate agent in New York City works very hard, but I would like to switch to another one within the company. The problem? The agent often asks too many probing personal questions about my career and family, and pressures me to share long meals at expensive restaurants. I am a vegan and I’m not interested in taking time to eat with the agent, but I give into the pressure and end up regretting it. I also see this agent around town at random places. How can I stay with this company, but hire another agent?

A: Real estate transactions are major financial decisions, and you should get the representation that suits you.

You might consider giving your agent an opportunity to change their approach by being clear about your preference to keep your relationship strictly business focused.…