Tag

co-listing

When the Home Seller Hires Their Brother-in-Law** . . . are they the Guinea Pig??

[Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] As a Realtor, I know better than to challenge an acquaintance who, almost sheepishly, explains that they would’ve liked to hire me, but instead were obliged to use their...
Read More

When the Realtor is the Client’s Brother-in-Law/High School Buddy/Spouse’s First Cousin’s Sister

Home Buyer/Seller as Guinea Pig As a Realtor, I know better than to challenge an acquaintance who, almost sheepishly, explains that they would’ve liked to hire me, but instead were obliged to use their [insert relationship here**]. Far be it from me to poison — perhaps for years — an extended family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas,...
Read More

Co-Listing Realtors

1 + 1 = 3? Or, 1 + 1 =  Minus 2? Is co-listing “two Realtors for the price of one?” Or is it effectively no Realtors, for full price? It depends on the circumstances, of course. Ideally, however, the Seller benefits from Realtors whose skills and market knowledge are complementary, and who communicate seamlessly with...
Read More

Archives