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January 13, 2018

Should 2018 Minnesota Home Sellers List Before or After the Super Bowl?

Bracing for “Super Bowl Stupor” in the Twin Cities Especially if the Minnesota Vikings are in the Super Bowl — held in Minneapolis February 4 — it’s practically guaranteed that little else will happen here the week or so before (and if they should win, the week after!  🙂 ). Which begs the question: should...
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Listing Agents, Appraisals, and The Golden Rule

“The showing by Ross Kaplan (612-926-8005) ( rosskaplan@edinarealty.com) at 2725 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416 (KeyBox# 32172172) began 01/12/2018 9:17AM.” –email sent automatically by Realtor’s electronic lockbox. What’s the best way for a listing agent (representing a Seller) to ensure that they’ll connect with the appraiser sent out by the Buyer’s lender? Note to...
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How to Tell if an Electrician — or ANY Contractor — Knows Their Stuff

Years ago, I remember asking an electrician working on a client’s home how a layman like me could tell if the electrician was any good. He shrugged:  “Well, the really bad ones  . . . are dead.” “OK,” I pressed him, “But, how does a non-expert find at least a (very) good electrician?  For that matter, how do...
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