More Parallels Between Politics & Real Estate Sales: What Listing Presentations, Primary Challenges Have in Common “If your parents don’t have kids . . . you won’t either.” —Anonymous [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....Read More
Is That, “No Finished Square Feet in Lower Level?” or, “There’s NO LOWER LEVEL . . . AT ALL?!?” “If your parents don’t have kids . . . you won’t either.” –Anonymous “If your listing doesn’t get showings . . . you won’t get offers, either.” –Real estate corollary, Ross Kaplan [Editor’s Note: The views expressed...Read More
Targeting Expired Listings With Buyer Bait-and-Switch Apparently, at least a few overzealous agents at one Twin Cities broker in particular are now trolling for listings using some variation of the following sleazy strategy: Step #1: target “For Sale” homes that have just expired, unsold, on MLS. Step #2: show up unannounced at the home with...Read More
