Color-Coordinated Curb Appeal I’ve certainly seen homes where the interior paint and carpeting colors were carefully coordinated. Ditto for furniture. But, I can’t recall seeing a property exterior that was obviously painted to match the flowers (daffodils) in front. Or . . . is it the other way around?? 🙂 P.S.: the duplex is located...Read More
Just Don’t Call it a “Tax” [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] It turns out it wasn’t my imagination — and it wasn’t a new city, state, or...Read More
Explaining the Ghost “For Sale” Sign Thanks to quirky (at least to me) MLS rules, home photos can’t include broker names or any other marketing information. Usually that’s not a problem, because the Realtor-ordered photos are taken before the “For Sale” sign is installed. Ahh, but when that’s not the case, to avoid an MLS...Read More
Homing Instinct Sellers frown on Buyers moving in before closing, for about 27 (valid) reasons. See, “Move-in Agreements & Rent-Backs”; and “Real Estate Chutzpah.” But, the Momma raccoon that set up housekeeping in my client’s window well hardly asked anyone’s permission. And since my clients moved out-of-town well before closing, it fell to the Buyer...Read More
Et tu, Angie’s List? [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] You don’t usually notice something that doesn’t happen. So, after paying an annual membership fee for Angie’s List...Read More
