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Angie’s List Changes Business Models: Is “Free” Better for Consumers?

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...
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Santa Claus’ List — and Realtors’

“Do You Know a Good Lender/Home Inspector/Title Insurance Company?” “You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town.” Unlike Santa Claus, Realtors...
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The Value of a Contractor “Deep Throat”

Better Than Angie’s List The best thing about cultivating and maintaining relationships with lots of good, local contractors* is that it’s a benefit to my clients who need one (or three). Runner-up benefit? I can pick up the phone and get the “scoop” (off-the-record) from an especially knowledgeable source. That proved invaluable in a recent...
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