Housing Market, 2011 vs. 2013 I’m sure I’m not the only veteran Twin Cities Realtor who lost — at least temporarily — a prospective Seller sometime in the last 18-24 months relaying unwelcome housing market news. When I delivered the shocking — but accurate — information about prevailing prices at the time, the reaction I...Read More
“O-for-3” Realtor Look out, Modern Family, there’s another terrific TV show that’s sending up Realtors. Comedian Louis C.K.’s eponymous “Louis.” On a Season 2 episode titled, “Moving,” Louis is shown a Manhattan apartment by an agent who brightly announces, “you’re going to love this place. It’s completely updated, spacious, and very light.” Louis takes a look, turns to the agent, and...Read More
Is the Realtor “Just Blowing Smoke?” When people come through my Sunday open houses and express interest, I ask for their contact information and (attempt to) stay in touch. I’ll also call to give them a heads up if/when an offer is coming in. Invariably, I never hear back. Which leads to one (or more) of...Read More
