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July 18, 2018

Sneak Peek: 2018-2019 Minnesota Real Estate Contract Changes

Just a Little Fine-Tuning This Year [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.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Unlike a year ago, when the standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement was totally revamped, there are...
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The Problem(s) With Price Ranges

  “List Price: $325k – $350k” There’s a trend afoot — at least amongst some listing agents — to market an upcoming listing within a price range, as opposed to naming a specific asking price. I’m not a fan, for two reasons: One. When the price is given as a range, Buyers immediately fixate on the lower end,...
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What is a “Cooperative Client?” – Home Seller Edition

How Realtors Grade Clients Clients may have a select few words for their Realtors, but Realtors also have some favorite words for their clients. No, not “%!%#!” Rather, how “cooperative” they are. What do I mean by that? For Sellers, client cooperation boils down to these three things: 1. Pricing. A cooperative client picks a...
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