Which “Hat” is the Other Agent Wearing? Well before a home comes on the market these days, good listing agents (representing the Seller) “prime the pump” with an aggressive, pre-list marketing campaign. That includes using the new “Coming Soon” status on MLS; exposing the home on Edina Realty’s agents-only “Network One” (note: be sure to...Read More
Trying to Keep the Playing Field Level “As you are no doubt aware, allowing a showing on your listing while it is in TNAS (Temporarily Not Available for Showing) status is a NorthstarMLS rule violation. We have changed the fine for this violation to the List Agent from $100 to $1,000. This reflects its more...Read More
Desired Spec’s: Over 2,200 Finished Square Feet; Near City Lakes or Miss. River; Up to $900k — Nice View(s) a Plus! What: large (over 2,200 finished square feet) condo with nice view(s); in very good condition (cosmetic updates only). Where: Downtown Minneapolis (near River); City Lakes; or west ‘burbs (Edina, Wayzata, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park,...Read More
Update-Loaded Edina Home for Just $295k! Where: 308 Van Buren Avenue South in Edina’s “Presidents” neighborhood. What: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with a new oversized 2-car garage, on Alden Park in Edina. When: Pre-list showings begin on March 8. How much: $295k. Who: listed by Edina Realty – City Lakes’ Lindsey Ronning. You’ll...Read More
Is That “For Sale” Home Days Away From Market? Or Decades?? [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.] Perishable food must display an expiration date. Similarly, to take advantage of...Read More
Surprisingly Spacious 6(!) Bedroom Home with > 4,000 Square Feet Where: 4709 40th Lane, St. Louis Park. What: Modified two-story with 6 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths. When: on the market this Monday. How much: $750k. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes. Treat yourself to this beautifully updated 6(!) Bedroom home with over 4,000...Read More
