Having the TISH Done TOO Soon(?) Assuming the local municipality requires a Truth-in-Sale of Housing (“TISH”) inspection, the usual answer to the question, “When should prospective home sellers have the city inspection done?” is, “as soon as possible.” That gives the homeowner a head start addressing any required repairs, and allows them to combine the...Read More
Criterion: “Context, Context, Context” (and Consistency) One of the biggest decisions would-be Sellers have to make — besides choosing a Realtor and a list price 🙂 — involves what to spend money on getting their home ready for sale . . . and what not to. The trick to making that decision is applying the right criteria....Read More
Seller’s Market Side Effects [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] In addition to the rationale I presented in “Proliferating Home Inspection Tests – Part One,” fellow Edina...Read More
Cost-Benefit Criterion It’s not just medicine where there are now more — and more expensive — diagnostic tests. Home inspections increasingly include multiple, specialized tests as well. Besides the standard, whole home inspection for around $400, these three tests seem to be popping up more regularly in today’s housing market: One. Radon. An odorless gas...Read More
Getting “Rebound” Listings Ready for Market Contrary to popular perception, not everything in a Seller’s market sells right away — or at all. When that’s the case, it’s common for the owner to either take their home off the market, or, if they’ve already moved out, to rent it (most popular lease term: one year)....Read More
New Construction in St. Louis Park’s Lake Forest Neighborhood — and Lots of Renovation & Expansion Nearby “Instead of teardowns, the focus in St. Louis Park has been on home renovation and expansion. St. Louis Park is definitely an area where people are willing to invest. We see this in the area near our office...Read More
