Normally, agent networking is dominated by listing agents marketing upcoming listings; plugging a home on Broker Tour; and, occasionally, heralding a price reduction (“price improvement,” as agents like to say).

clock2Next most common is Buyers’ agents networking for any upcoming pre-lists that might be a fit for their clients.

But, when you see a broadcast email from a Buyer’s agent trying to turn up a free inspector by tomorrow night . . . you know the market is hopping.

P.S.:  In addition to working with several “solo” inspectors, I cultivate relationships with some of the bigger inspection companies locally, who have multiple inspectors on staff (important when there’s a tight deadline).

About the author

Ross Kaplan has 19+ years experience selling real estate all over the Twin Cities. He is also a 12-time consecutive "Super Real Estate Agent," as determined by Mpls. - St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Magazine. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Ross was an attorney (corporate law), CPA, and entrepreneur. He holds an economics degree from Stanford.

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