Post-Inspection, But Pre-Walk Thru [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.] There are plenty of instances, especially in the later stages of a deal, when the Buyer legitimately...Read More
“You WILL Like This House.” “You WILL Like This House.” “You WILL Like . . . “ Way back when, I commented (approvingly) on the listing agent (representing the Seller) whose lockbox code was “W-O-W.” Even better (and more obvious) was the Minnetonka home I previewed for a client yesterday, with the lockbox code “B-U-Y.” See...Read More
What’s the Listing Agent’s Defense If There’s a Security Issue? If you had a briefcase — does anyone anymore?? — you probably wouldn’t walk around with the latch code set to “0-0-0-0” (the factory setting). So, it’s always a bit of a head scratcher as a Buyer’s agent to request a home showing, then receive...Read More
