New & Improved Housing Stock — and a Price to Go With! [Editor’s Note: 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.] Once upon a time — OK, until around a decade...Read More
The Doubled-Edged Sword Called “Potential” Although you wouldn’t necessarily believe it looking at all the MLS listings with the word “potential” in them, Realtors use the term carefully, if not reluctantly (or at least I do). That’s for two reasons: One. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ” at least to a point...Read More
The Twilight Shot of the Century (But, Good Luck Getting a Re-Shoot) Yes, over 80% of the Sun over the Twin Cities will be covered by the moon’s shadow for about two hours Monday afternoon (August 21). But, no, that shouldn’t affect scheduled photo shoots for upcoming listings locally (a client just asked whether his 1:30 p.m....Read More
Point of Clarification: Cyclists vs. Bikers A Realtor plugging a new listing this morning as being “perfect for bikers” was asked to clarify whether they truly meant “bikers,” or “cyclists.” Bikers ride Harley Davidsons, can sport lots of facial hair, and — at least the hard-core types — may have a passing acquaintance with groups...Read More
Aren’t Multiple Offers Good For Sellers?? Listing Agent: “How did the showing go?” Buyer’s Agent: “Great! They loved it.” Listing Agent: “Is the Buyer going to write?” Buyer’s agent: “No.” Listing agent: “Why not?” Buyer’s agent: “The Buyer doesn’t want to participate in an auction.” –Email exchange between Buyer’s agent and Listing Agent (representing Seller)...Read More
Multiple Offers x 2 You know a home is a hot commodity when it hits the market; immediately attracts multiple offers; has a deal fall apart; goes back on the market; then immediately goes into multiple offers again. Believe it or not, that exact scenario just played out in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood....Read More
