“Three Strikes & You’re Out!” Even under the best of circumstances, today’s deluge over much of the Twin Cities would have kept down attendance on Broker Tour (held each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). However, combine that with the first day back after a long holiday weekend (strike #2); and the fact that...Read More
Biggest Sunday of the Season for Open Houses? This Year Better Make That, “May 4” In a typical Minnesota Spring housing market, the biggest Sunday of the year for open houses is usually the Sunday after Easter. That’s because there’s a predictable bounce-back after a two-week lull during the peak of the season. And then there’s...Read More
“On Market January 27 February 3!” When the turnout at a home on Broker Tour (the weekly open house circuit for Realtors each Tuesday) is disappointing . . . it’s appropriate to schedule a “do-over.” See, “Broker Tour ‘Encores.'” However, in my experience the “makeup” open house seldom attracts a big crowd, either, even if...Read More
