Edina Realty’s Proactive Approach to Avoiding Litigation [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.] Just to be clear: “The Grim Reaper” isn’t my name for Mr. Hill — that’s what he calls himself. That’s because no Realtor...Read More
Double-Edged Sword “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.” –Proverb. [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.] Even though litigation is notoriously expensive, at least a...Read More
DIY Home Buyers & Sellers The vast majority of Minnesota home Buyers and Sellers elect to settle any post-closing disputes thru arbitration rather than litigation. The explanation? It’s considered faster and cheaper. The occasional exception: Buyers who are lawyers, are related to lawyers, or otherwise think they can procure the required legal services at a...Read More
Ironically, the better Realtors get at helping clients buy and sell real estate . . . the worse they can get at certain related tasks. Here are three areas where it’s easy for agents to let their skills atrophy — or never acquire expertise in the first place: One. Market reports/updates. Show me a listing...Read More
Realtors & Clients Parting Ways You can’t take it anymore. Close to the edge for awhile, they finally did something that crossed the line. So, you fire them. Clients axing their Realtor? Try, Realtors firing their clients. Irreconcilable Differences No, I don’t believe it happens that much, because most clients’ expectations and conduct are reasonable,...Read More
[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.] Clients may not know, but their Realtors do (or should): what the statute of limitations is for bringing an action, post-closing,...Read More
