Procuring Cause Paradox [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] One of the more contentious, behind-the-scenes issues that can crop up in residential real estate is, “which...Read More
Waiting (and Waiting) For the “Perfect” Home** Every veteran Realtor at one point has them: Buyers who are looking for a home ” just, shall we say . . . very casually. Which is fine and good: the only timetable that matters in real estate sales is the client’s. Plus, as I like to tell...Read More
Waiting (and Waiting) For the “Perfect” Home** Every veteran Realtor at one point has them: Buyers who are looking for a home — just, shall we say . . . very casually. Which is fine and good: the only timetable that matters in real estate sales is the client’s. Plus, as I like to tell...Read More
Procuring Cause Paradox One of the more contentious, behind-the-scenes issues that can crop up in residential real estate is, “which agent is entitled to the pay-out commission?” (note: the part of the commission collected by the agent representing the Seller is called the “list-side commission”). In the vast majority of cases, it’s the Buyer’s agent....Read More
Parade of Homes, Spring Fall 2014 [Editor’s Note: Broken clocks are accurate twice a day. Similarly, my post about the Parade of Homes — and the challenges and opportunities it presents for home buyers and their Realtors — is correct twice a year. The first time is the Spring Parade; the second is the Fall...Read More
“You’re Represented? Terrific! Please Have Your Agent Call Me” At least a couple times a year, I field phone calls from folks who are already working with an agent, but call me directly to get into one of my listings. When I ask why they didn’t go through their agent, I hear things like: “I...Read More
