Scrubbed Showings, or, “The Customer Home Buyer Is Always Right” Once in a while, prospective home Buyers know a house isn’t for them before their agent can even open the front door. The curb appeal (or lack thereof) is a turn-off**; the next-door-neighbor looks like they’re raising pit bulls (or collecting broken-down snowmobiles); or something...Read More
What’s better than a 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday open house? Two of them! Which is why Edina Realty colleague Kathy Dick and I are holding our nearby listings at 2717 Huntington and 2725 France, respectively, open this Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (both homes are close to Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake). The time is...Read More
Would You Sell Your Home to This Buyer? [Insert Photo Here] [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.] Prospective home buyers seeking to tip the scales in multiple...Read More
15306 Mason’s Pointe in Eden Prairie [Note: click here for a TV clip featuring the home on WCCO (CBS) morning news.] What: Over 6,500 square foot Robert Mason-built home with 162′ of shoreline on Red Rock Lake. Beautifully landscaped grounds on 1.37 acre. Where: 15306 Mason’s Pointe. Directions: from Highway 212, go south on Mitchell...Read More
Spending $500 to Make $35,000(!) Realtors are commonly asked to estimate how much $1 spent on staging, updating, or repairs will add to a home’s selling price. Here are the ranges I usually quote: Staging: 5:1 Updating: 2:1 Repairs: 3:1 But, the best return on investment I’ve ever heard about was the $500 a Twin Cities...Read More
