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The Seinfeld-Kaplan Connection

Slightly Eerie Life Parallels I’m quite sure that Jerry Seinfeld has no idea I exist, let alone that our personal lives share several uncanny similarities. Nor have we ever met (though my then-single wife DID stand next to him in line at a coffee shop on the Upper West side in the 1990’s). But, consider...
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Two Kinds of “Box Canyons”

Geologic . . . and Housing “Box Can′-Yon”:  a small ravine or canyon with steep walls on three sides, allowing access and egress only through the mouth of the canyon. –Definition, Wikipedia As a (former) avid hiker, a box canyon to me was always the kind described above. However, as a current selling client —...
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Paying Attention to What the Listing Agent DOESN’T Say

MLS:  “3rd Bedroom on Upper Level is Large & Has Lots of Storage” There’s certainly nothing wrong with an Upper Level Bedroom (pictured above) that’s large and has lots of storage. But, what’s notable — at least to me — is what’s omitted. Errors of (C)omission Namely, any mention of a Bathroom, or whether the...
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Staged Gutter Extensions?!? Why Not?

Gutter Extension Camouflage I usually associate “staging” with the inside of a home. But, when it comes to selling a house, few things matter more than curb appeal, and a key ingredient of curb appeal is landscaping — specifically, in front of the home. Ergo, the advice my stager gave to a Southwest Minneapolis client...
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Handling Issues That Come Up on Inspection: Two Options

The Easy Way . . . and the Hard Way The Buyer’s inspection revealed a material defect in the home that the Seller doesn’t dispute. Both parties want to stay in the deal. What are their options? Option #1:  the Seller fixes the problem, prior to closing. Here are the related steps: Buyer and Seller...
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Realtor Job Description

Getting You More Money For Your Home & More Home For Your Money After 13+ years selling homes, I think I finally have come up with a succinct definition of what a good Realtor does:  they maximize what you get. The sales side of that equation is straightforward:  a good Realtor maximizes the money you get, net...
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