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The Bests Algo checks the accountable broker or advisor, legal and licensed role, client side, valuation method, confidentiality, buyer qualification, information control, negotiation, diligence, closing coordination, conflicts and complete fees. It does not reward asking prices, deal totals, claimed close rates, awards or review volume. 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