“After You” . . . “No, After You” . . . “No, After You” [Note to Readers: 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.] Combine record-tight inventory in many Twin...Read More
The Problem(s) With Blind Solicitations In a housing market characterized by still-scarce inventory and frustrated Buyers (especially at lower price points), it seems like an obvious tactic if not smart Realtor marketing: proactive Buyers’ agents who send a blind letter to a targeted block or neighborhood inquiring whether anyone is contemplating selling. While I know...Read More
The Problem(s) With Blind Solicitations In a housing market characterized by still-scarce inventory and frustrated Buyers (especially at lower price points), it seems like an obvious tactic if not smart Realtor marketing: proactive Buyers’ agents who send a blind letter to a targeted block or neighborhood inquiring whether anyone is contemplating selling. While I know...Read More
The Problem(s) With Blind Solicitations “To hell with all this waiting around. Let’s go kill something.” –One vulture on a tree bough to another. In a housing market characterized by scarce inventory and frustrated Buyers, it seems like an obvious tactic (if not smart Realtor marketing): proactive Buyers’ agents who send a blind letter to...Read More
Explaining Why There’s Nothing for Sale: A Theory Just when Twin Cities Realtors and brokers thought local housing inventory couldn’t get any tighter . . . it did. As of this week, there are barely over 10,000 units for sale in the entire 13-county metro area. That compares with more than 30,000 units for sale...Read More
“Let’s Go Kill Build Something!” Substitute “build” for “kill,” and you’ve got a pretty succinct explanation for today’s (very) robust market for new construction. Namely, with the economy recovering (at least for many consumers) and housing inventory continuing to scrape record lows, Buyers with the means are throwing in the towel waiting for their dream home...Read More
