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DaMoshe
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Let’s assume this is a serious question.

How do you define Daas Baal haBaatim? Do you mean to ask if we believe that someone who isn’t a Rabbi is worthy of asking opinions from? Absolutely. I have a neighbor who is a pediatrician. If one of my kids is sick on a weekend (when their regular doctor’s office is closed), we may ask her opinion, or have her do a throat culture (if it seems like it may be strep). Another friend of mine is a plumber. If I have a plumbing issue, I’ll ask his opinion on how to handle it.
Will I ask their opinion in halachic matters? No. They have no background/education in halachic matters, so why would I? For halachic matters, I ask the Rav of my shul.