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Agent Remarks

Multiple Offers . . . in Progress

“Hmm, I Wonder Where That Lockbox Key Went??” An interesting little contest is shaping up over a certain Twin Cities foreclosure that came on the market yesterday for 50% of its tax assessed value. I am withholding the address because I have a client interested in buying it, but here’s the background: A saved search...
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"Agent Remarks" by Ross Kaplan

Proposed Book TitleI know you’re supposed to come up with the book before you come up with a title, but never mind. If I ever write a real estate book — and with something like 1,500 blog posts under my belt, I probably already have — I know what I’ll call it: ‘Agent Remarks.’ That’s...
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Euphemisms — One More

A Euphemism for the Euphemism New Realtor euphemisms are being coined all the time. Case in point: the following disclaimer I just encountered on MLS in the “Agent Remarks” field of a property currently being rented: What the Realtor said: ‘Standard tenant cleanliness to be expected.’ What the Realtor meant: the place is a mess...
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Stale Listings — Late Spring Edition

Is it Too Late to Get an Extension? OK, so it’s not quite as bad has having an exterior shot with snow on a day that the Twin Cities hit 95(!) sticky degrees. However, given that April 30 was one of the most hyped deadlines in the housing market the past year or so, I...
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Making Use of "Agent Remarks"

Marketing Opportunities — Taken & Missed The MLS database has two places — “Public Remarks” and “Agent Remarks” — where listing agents (representing the Seller) can describe the property. Good agents use the Agent Remarks field to supplement and punctuate the home’s key selling points, as described in the Public Remarks. That’s especially the case...
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How’s THAT for Seller Candor?

“And the Mechanical’s are Ancient, Too!” I just tripped across this in the Agent Remarks field of a St. Louis Park duplex that’s currently on the market: Sale Subject to Bank Approval of Short Sale. Cash Low and is fully rented on Long-term leases. Owner could occupy though with proper notice. Huge 4 car garage...
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