WSJ: “Wealthy City Dwellers Seek Refuge From Coronavirus at Remote Ranches” [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.] Three things perplex me about oblivious rich people who agree...Read More
How Sellers Can Avoid Wear & Tear From Buyer Showings, or, “The 96 Hour Listing” Not every new-to-market home seller has such an accommodating schedule — or a home positioned to sell so fast. But, for those who do, the following timetable is next to ideal: Thursday a.m.: debut house on MLS. Thursday afternoon: leave town...Read More
Practicing an Ounce of Prevention If the answer to that question is “no one” — or at least, not regularly — it’s imperative that the owner do one of the following (at least if their home happens to be located in Minnesota and it’s winter): –Winterize the home (shut off the water and drain the...Read More
(But, You Have to Be a Realtor) So, how does a Realtor know if a home is vacant? (assuming the online photos don’t give it away first). When they request a showing, they receive an approval automatically (the Buyer’s agent gets an email confirmation in less than 2 seconds). By contrast, “For Sale” homes that...Read More