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November 19, 2016

2518 Joppa in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill Neighborhood: What’s It Worth?

Renovated 1950’s Rambler by Cedar Lake Asking $825k(!) [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] No one would be happier than me if 2518 Joppa — new on the market yesterday — fetches its $825k (really) asking...
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Full Voicemail Box: Rookie Move — or Pro?

Realtor:  “Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You” “How about never?  Is never good for you?” —New Yorker cartoon, showing two people scheduling a get-together. About 2-3 times a year, I handle a deal opposite an agent who seems to have a perpetually full voicemail box. Which begs the question:  “is that on purpose, or are...
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Cumbersome Showing Instructions, Exhibit A

What, No Security Alarm? “Code to enter the building is *76521. The lockbox is located in the dry cleaning closet which is to your left once you enter the lobby. The code to the closet is 3149#. The lockbox is marked. The code is 8147.” –Excerpt, MLS showing instructions If you’re a Buyer’s agent planning...
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