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“The Pottery Barn Rule” — Realtor Version

Client to Agent: “What Would You Do?” You break it, you own it.” —The Pottery Barn Rule. “You make it, you own it” (translation: if you make a decision for a client . . . you are responsible for the consequences). —Real estate corollary, Ross Kaplan. Whether it’s in the context of choosing a home,...
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“The Pottery Barn Rule” ” Realtor Version

Client to Agent: “What Would You Do?” “You break it, you own it.” —The Pottery Barn Rule. “You make it, you own it” (translation: if you make a decision for a client . . . you are responsible for the consequences). —Real estate corollary, Ross Kaplan. Whether it’s in the context of choosing a home,...
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Self-Driving Cars, Urban Density, and Parking Ramp Design (Huh?!?)

Level vs. Pitched Parking Ramp Floors [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] I knew that rental apartments could be converted into condos. But, I didn’t know that parking...
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“The Pottery Barn Rule” ” Realtor Version

Client to Agent:  “What Would You Do?” “You break it, you own it.” —The Pottery Barn Rule. “You make it, you own it” (translation:  if you make a decision for a client . . . you are responsible for the consequences). —Real estate corollary, Ross Kaplan. Whether it’s in the context of choosing a home, negotiating a deal,...
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“The Pottery Barn Rule” — Realtor Version

Client to Agent:  “What Would You Do?” “You break it, you own it.” –The Pottery Barn Rule “You make it, you own it” (translation:  if you make a decision for a client . . . you are responsible for the consequences). –Real estate corollary, Ross Kaplan Whether it’s in the context of choosing a home, negotiating a deal,...
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The NYT’s Funny (Housing) Numbers

How Full — or Empty — is the Foreclosure Pipeline? Today’s New York Times includes a story that — at least at first blush — has ominous implications for Minneapolis and the overall Twin Cities housing market: In Minneapolis, lenders are bringing in at least six foreclosed homes for each they sell. –Eric Dash, “Banks...
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