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January 14, 2020

“Broker Tour Cancelled!” (Is That Good or Bad?!?)

Question #2: Good or Bad for Whom?? Is it good news or bad news that a home scheduled to be on “Broker Tour” ” essentially, open houses for local Realtors each Tuesday in the Twin Cities ” abruptly cancelled? Answer: it depends. It’s good news — at least for the Seller, if not frustrated Buyers — if...
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“Embellishing” Attendance at a Broker Open (Word of Advice: “Don’t’)

Reason Not to Lie #37 “Lying is hard, telling the truth is easy. By definition, every good Realtor juggles: multiple clients, dozens of showings, lots of parallel deals at varying stages. It’s hard enough keeping all the details straight and presenting them coherently to your client(s); not tripping yourself up in a web of lies...
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The Listing Agent-Cum-Investigative Reporter

The Home Seller — Realtor Interview (aka “Listing Presentation”):  What Agents Need to Ask Homeowners [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.] When it comes to listing presentations ”...
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