How Sellers Can Avoid Wear & Tear From Buyer Showings, or, “The 96 Hour Listing” Not every new-to-market home seller has such an accommodating schedule — or a home positioned to sell so fast. But, for those who do, the following timetable is next to ideal: Thursday a.m.: debut house on MLS. Thursday afternoon: leave town...Read More
Two Minutes vs. Two Hours to Set Up Showings Here’s how a Buyer’s agent — at least in the Twin Cities — gets their client into an MLS-listed home: step #1: logon to MLS. step #2: enter the home’s address to find listing, then . . . . step #3: use online form to request showing (typically one...Read More
Realtor to Clients: “Is There Anyone Else You’d Like to Be Involved in the Process?” When Baby Boomers are in their 50’s and their kids are in their 20’s, it’s the kids relying on their parents’ advice (and often, financial help) when it comes to making housing decisions. Fifteen years later? It’s now the parents...Read More
