“Location, Location, Location Price” What do you call a “For Sale” home with old carpeting; an ancient (60 amp) electric service that violates city code, and has to be fixed by the Seller after closing, as a condition of the deal; and a decades-old Kitchen, not to mention dated Baths? “Sold!” In two days, in...Read More
I’m convinced that a pretty good, workaday attitude for Realtors — or at least one that lots of veteran agents will relate to — is akin to Forrest Gump’s philosophy of life: “life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Just substitute “deals” for “life”. . . . .Read More
December and the “Pre-Holidays” First, a caveat: I know lots of Realtors (myself included) who arguably take no time off. Or at least, completely off. Thanks(?) to cellphones, texting and other ubiquitous technology, even when you’re off duty . . . you’re never really off-duty. Case(s) in point: the deal that popped up out of...Read More
Doing Deals on Napkins — and Toothpicks; or, “Bend it Like Beckham Buffett?” Probably Not [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. Edina Realty’s ultimate parent company is Berkshire Hathaway, whose CEO is Warren Buffett.] If Warren...Read More
28th & France Ave. by Cedar Lake This Morning It’s hardly unusual — especially in the Summer near the Lakes — to see a line of parked cars in front of a home, with a crowd of people in front (or waiting to get in). But, it IS unusual to see that . . ....Read More
A Partial List (Half, to be Exact) What does your Realtor do to earn their commission? As a Buyer’s agent, the list includes: –Making you aware of a house you wouldn’t have otherwise found. Or, certainly not as fast. –Positioning you to buy that house, possibly navigating multiple offers from competing buyers. –Putting an...Read More
