“Nice Listing” What’s the best use of an open house — specifically, a Broker open for fellow Realtors? Selling the house would, of course, be delightful. But the highest and best use of a Broker Open — in my opinion — is actually for the listing agent to refine and focus their marketing campaign — and...Read More
Do you see the house in the photo above? It takes a little focusing, but it’s there. New Realtors are constantly being told, “don’t be a secret agent.” I suppose a corollary for MLS photos is, “don’t make the home invisible.”Read More
Where’s the Beef Inventory? In a post last month titled, “Inventory Glut? Not in These Twin Cities Neighborhoods,” I related the surprising (and growing) lament amongst would-be Buyers and Buyers’ agents scouring various high-demand, local neighborhoods, only to find slim (or no) pickings. What accounts for that? Part of the explanation is that this year’s...Read More
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Minneapolis” Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see –Irving Berlin, “Blue Skies” Ten or even five years ago, I would have checked the sky first thing this morning, and if it was cold and overcast like it is today, called my photographer to scrub and re-schedule (she’s...Read More
T.G.I.M. Thank God it’s Monday. –What workaholics say In the same vein, I’ve got another one: Slackers say they’re going to the office — and sneak away to a bar. Workaholics say they’re going to the bar — and sneak away to the office. Guess which one applies to me . . . .Read More
Real Estate (Too) Shorthand What is “4+/3+/2+?” A. NASA’s new, enhanced launch countdown B. A football snap count C. Something you forgot in 8th grade chemistry D. Realtor lingo for “at least 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a two car garage.” Answer: D.Read More
