Realtor Showings, Previews, and “Quasi-Showings” A Realtor showing is straightforward: it’s when an agent privately takes their client through a “For Sale” property. Just the Realtor and client (no homeowner), usually for an hour — much less, if it’s a “pass” for the client. Similarly, a public open house is self-explanatory: it’s when agents throw...Read More
Other People’s Lake Views, or, “Not . . So . . Fast” Put it this way: I’ve never seen a supplement on MLS for a turret before (the proposed home that goes with is pictured above). Here’s what it says on MLS: SPECIAL FEATURE! The Turret area is designed to have a spiral staircase leading...Read More
Wants, Needs — & Deal Breakers I’m currently representing Buyers who prefer at least 3 Bedrooms on one level, because they have little kids. So, an otherwise suitable home that I previewed for them was a pass, because the kids’ bedrooms were on the lower level (I was hoping the home’s other strengths would offset...Read More
Subjective vs. Objective See if you can spot the difference between the following, two groups of statements: Group 1: “The prettiest house on the block!”; “character-filled”; “one of Southwest Minneapolis’ most desirable neighborhoods” Group 2: “2,650 finished square feet”; “1 1/2 story bungalow”; “4 BR/3BA” If you can’t tell, the first group consists of subjective...Read More
