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Exclusions & Protected Lists: Why They’re Seldom a Factor in Residential Real Estate

What Happens After the Listing Contract Expires? [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.] “Seller understands that the Seller does not have to pay Broker’s compensation if Seller...
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The Witching Hour for Realtors

More Like, “The Witching Minute” At least when it comes to continuing education, the witching hour for Realtors is actually more of a minute:  9:16 a.m., to be specific. That’s when agents arriving for a course are told that they’ve missed the first 15 minutes, and won’t receive credit. Thankfully, me and several dozen Edina...
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“Pre-Agent” FSBO’s vs. “Post-Agent” FSBO’s

Why Didn’t the Home Sell?? “We finished last with you, we can finish last without you.” –Pirate general manager Branch Rickey to slugger Ralph Kiner, explaining why he decided to trade him. The usual scenario with For Sale By Owner Homes (known in the industry as “FSBO’s”) is a homeowner who initially tries to sell their...
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“It’s 11:55 p.m. on Day #10 of the Inspection Period. Do the Buyer and Seller Still Have a Deal?”

Dangerous Default Language (at least for Buyers) Up until last August, Minnesota home buyers who discovered inspection issues that required negotiation with their Seller were safe. If they proposed an Amendment reducing the sales price say, $1,500 as a result, and the Seller said “no,” the deal automatically cancelled at the end of the agreed-upon inspection period....
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Exclusions & Protected Lists: Why They’re Seldom a Factor in Residential Real Estate

What Happens After the Listing Contract Expires? [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.] “Seller does not have to pay Broker’s compensation if Seller signs another valid listing...
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“If I Can’t Be Your First Agent . . . Maybe I Can Be Your Last”

Telling Sellers What They Want to Hear . . . While Trolling for Other Business [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 aren’t a Realtor (and don’t have a magnifying glass), the photo above is...
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