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Occasionally, you may run into buyers who request that you complete work beyond what was originally agreed upon. This is referred to as 

 Receiving these kinds of requests may be frustrating, but handling them professionally and tactfully is important. This will help you maintain a good relationship with your client while also ensuring you’re fairly compensated for your work. 

Start by thanking the client for their trust in your work, and express enthusiasm about their new ideas. This shows that you value their input, and you’re not outright rejecting their requests. 

 Refer to the original agreement or scope of work. 

 Identify the new requests as outside the original scope. It's important to be specific about what is additional to avoid confusion. 

You could propose an additional fee for the extra work or suggest to focus on the original agreement first and consider the additional requests as a separate project later. 

You are not obligated to fulfill any requests beyond the original scope. If accommodating additional requests would compromise the quality of the project or if you lack the necessary skills or expertise, communicate this openly with your client. 

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