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Realtor Conflicts of Interest: Multiple Choice

High Quality Problems For an Agent to Have [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.] Which of the following roles pose a potential conflict of interest for...
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Zillow Buys ShowingTime for $500 Million: What Does it Mean for Consumers?

  Collecting (Mining?) a Treasure Trove of Personal Data on Home Buyers and Sellers (and their Realtors)  [Note to Readers: 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.] To consumers and even...
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Realtor Conflicts of Interest: Multiple Choice

High Quality Problems For an Agent to Have [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.] Which of the following roles pose a potential conflict of interest for a...
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Realtor Conflicts of Interest: Multiple Choice

  High Quality Problems to Have [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.] Which of the following roles pose a potential conflict of interest for a Realtor? (at least...
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“Can You Hear Me Now? No? Good!!”

“CoCo” (aka Coworking Space*) Arrives at Edina Realty – City Lakes If you’re talking on your cellphone and can’t hear the other party, that’s bad. However, if you’re talking to clients or other agents in one of the private, new office suites near the front of Edina Realty – City Lakes, and nearby Realtors can’t...
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“I’ve Got Your Earnest Money Check Right Here. Seriously.”

New Real Estate Form:  “Earnest Money Receipt” “No one uses it.” “No one’s going to use it.” “It doesn’t work online.” The “it” in question is a new Realtor form, titled “Earnest Money Check,” that agents are being encouraged to use instead of faxing or emailing a copy of the Buyer’s actual check (the current practice)....
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