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Runner-Up Home Buyer Lament: “But, I Would’ve Gone Higher!”

“Highest & Best,” Defined [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.] One of the more anguished — and fruitless — laments uttered by Buyers who just found...
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Multiple Offers, Multiple Misconceptions (at least, in Minnesota)

“Highest & Best,” Defined [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.] With scarce inventory and low rates once again spurring multiples offers in the Twin Cities now,...
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Runner-Up Home Buyer Lament: “But, I Would’ve Gone Higher!”

“Highest & Best,” Defined One of the more anguished ” and fruitless ” laments uttered by Buyers who just heard they lost in multiple offers is:  “But, I would’ve gone higher!” Then, they should have. The way “highest & best” works is . . . pretty much how you’d think. One round, highest and best...
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Competing in Multiples: What’s the Right Price to Offer??

“What You’re OK With If You Get It . . . . & What You’re OK With If You Don’t” One of the most fraught questions Realtors field has to do with multiple offers. Specifically, it’s stressed Buyers beseeching their agent, “What the $%#@! do I offer?” I don’t know about other Realtors, but after...
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Handling Multiple Offers: Old vs. New School; or, From “Must See” to “Must See QUICKLY!”

Listing Agent Hubris(?): Pre-Announcing Multiple Offers “This is a MUST SEE QUICKLY! It will not last, priced to sell quick and/or in multiples.” –Excerpt, recent new listing in Eden Prairie. “Seller allowing showings to start on Friday. All offers to be reviewed on Monday noon. Priced to sell to best offer on Monday.” –Excerpt, recent...
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Multiple Offers, Multiple Misconceptions (at least, in Minnesota)

“Highest & Best,” Defined [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.] If this Spring housing market is like any other, it’s guaranteed that at least a few home...
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