Walkout Homes — and Condo Buildings By convention, the floors in high-rise buildings generally start at “one.” So, the first floor (main level) is #1, the floor above it #2, and so on. Ahh, but what if the building has two underground parking levels, both of which are above grade in back because the building...Read More
Realtor Rule #1: “Know Your Client.” Rule #2: “Know the Property You’re Selling” (or at least, how to get in) Test your knowledge of real estate sales, and answer the following question: Why is it smart for the Realtor representing the Buyer to get to a showing early? A. It allows extra time for the...Read More
Star-Crossed Condo Building by Lake Calhoun [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.] “Roaches check in, but they don’t check out!” –1981 TV commercial for the “Black Flag...Read More
Virtual Staging Magic (See Below) Where: 1155 Ford Road #509 (“Westmarke”). What: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo with an open floor plan, west-facing Deck, and deluxe Owner’s Suite with walk-in closet. Total square feet: 1,200. When: listed Dec. 4 (days on market: 10). How much: $169,900 Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes...Read More
Showing Condo’s The odds of a lockbox being unusually difficult to open vary directly with how pressed you are for time. –Ross Kaplan Q: When is being on time, late? A: When you’re showing multiple condo’s in an unfamiliar building. If you’re showing several condo’s in a building you don’t know, it’s always a good idea...Read More
How to Increase Your Property’s Value . . . For Free! Psssttt! Hey, you! Twin Cities condo owner! Want to increase your property’s value 2% – 3% — conservatively — without spending a dime? Seriously. What’s the catch? There isn’t one (unless, perhaps, you happen to have bad allergies). Have your building association revisit its...Read More
