“Every day you see one more card You take it on faith, you take it to the heart The waiting is the hardest part” —”The Waiting“; Tom Petty, lyrics Buyers have certainly been known to wait ” sometimes for years ” for the right house. At least to Realtors, however, it is Sellers who seem to...Read More
Flyover Country, Circa 2019 “Even the most modern communication technologies are limited: They can’t carry as much information as a real-life, face-to-face collaboration. Slack, email and instant messaging are famous for their inability to convey tone, and the resulting crossed wires.” —”Where You Should Move to Make the Most Money: America’s Superstar Cities“; The Wall...Read More
That Hangdog Look His height (6’8″) may be a disqualifier, but it’s hard to think of an actor who bears more of an resemblance to former Donald Trump lawyer — and now convicted felon — Michael Cohen than Brad Garrett, of “Everyone Loves Raymond” fame. Uncanny, huh?!? Trump Bio-Pic Garrett’s height may actually be a...Read More
Sold in 3(!) Days — For Almost $43k Over List Price! Where: 140 Gleahaven Road, Wayzata. What: 4 BR/3 Bath mid-century Rambler with 2,800 finished square feet. When: closed November 30. How much: listed for $459,900; sold for $502,500. Who: listed by Carolyn Olson, Coldwell Banker Burnet; sold by Gregg Larsen and Mike Rosolanka, Coldwell Banker Burnet. In...Read More
” . . . and Your Dog’s Ugly” I recently heard about an agent who shows up at every listing presentation ” essentially, a job interview for Realtors ” with a conspicuous “Sold” sign that they leave in plain view of the prospective Seller. Apparently, the agent thinks it projects confidence, “go-getter” hustle, etc.** However, it backfired...Read More
(Just a Little) Recreational Reading for Policy Wonks [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.] I’m sure I’m not the only Minneapolis Realtor who’s now fielding questions from concerned clients...Read More
