Porsches, Picasso’s, and Stradivariuses A Steinway piano is a hand-made marvel, full of intricate detail and workmanship, sought by collectors and valued accordingly. A true “piece of work,” one might even say. Ditto such treasures as a Stradivarius violin, a Picasso painting, a Porsche sports car, and a Rolex watch. So . . . how...Read More
“And the Owner’s Dog is Ugly, Too!” In the land of “Minnesota Nice,” listing agents (representing Sellers) don’t encounter it often. But, at today’s office meeting, another Realtor made reference to a recent, “brutal” showing on one of their listings. Invariably, here’s what they meant: “The prospective Buyer trashed the home’s price, condition, curb appeal,...Read More
“Would You Take . . .?” In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy’s “You might be a redneck if . . .” string of jokes (sample: ‘you’ve been married 3 times and still have the same in-law’s’), I offer up the Realtor equivalent: You don’t need a Realtor if . . . you want to go...Read More
Low Ball Offers: Insult — or Compliment? More than many businesses, residential real estate can be emotional. One of the best examples of that is Sellers’ reaction to low ball offers. While many take it in stride, other Sellers can feel insulted or offended, become angry, etc. By contrast, as a Realtor I understand —...Read More
