Buyer Needs, Wants — and “Don’t Want’s” Either 2nd-story Living Rooms are now a trend, or, at least one local Buyer who doesn’t like them keeps running into homes that have them. Which is apparently why they instructed their agent — broadcasting (“networking”) a Buyer need earlier today — to make clear that they were only...Read More
“I Think My Seller Can Work With That” I received an email the other day from a local agent networking a Buyer need for a nicely updated condo near the (City) Lakes with at least 2,000 square feet; lake and/or skyline views; and 2 heated parking spaces — all in a building with good amenities....Read More
Useful Information Nonetheless If you weren’t aware, Twin Cities Realtors usually have their office meetings each Tuesday morning, just before the weekly Broker Tour. Part of that meeting is devoted to networking — typically, starting with new listings, then price reductions, then pre-list’s, and finally Buyer needs. Lopsided Buyer Needs If you’re networking a Buyer...Read More
The Many Guises of Realtor Networking The usual meaning of “Realtor Networking” is plugging a pre-listing or new listing, or highlighting a Buyer need. But, there are other kinds of Realtor networking, too. Like my checking out a HUD foreclosure with the resident office expert (who also happens to live nearby). Verdict? “Skip it,” because...Read More
“The Fire Drill,” or, Working With Buyers in a Hurry As opposed to the standard Buyer Rep contract, which imposes generic rights and duties on the Buyer and their agent, I think there should be a variant specifically for “Buyers in a Hurry.” Such a contract is an especially good idea when said Buyer is...Read More
Test your knowledge of the housing market, and identify which of the following can be a deal breaker for many family buyers with young children: A. Not enough Bedrooms on one level. B. Dated Kitchen and/or Bathrooms. C. Busy street. D. No view of the backyard from the Kitchen. Answer: all of the above. While choices A, B,...Read More
