Ten Mile Traffic Jam in the Desert, or, Trump Holds Rally in Fountain Hills, AZ [Editor’s Note: does writing about Donald Trump boost traffic? We’ll see . . . 🙂 ] Finishing a brief trip to AZ (feel better, Mom!), I headed from my parents’ place in Scottsdale to Fountain Hills yesterday morning for...Read More
The Limits of Delectable Food I know the about-to-follow sentiments place me in a distinct minority of Realtors, but here goes: If scrumptious refreshments on Broker Tour* actually sold homes, then that nice Contemporary by Cedar Lake should have sold in a heartbeat. Proffered to visiting agents: home-cooked shish-kebab (delicious!), flutes of champagne, and chocolate...Read More
[Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. Berkshire Hathaway is the ultimate parent company of Edina Realty.] Aficionados of Warren Buffett’s annual missive to shareholders (I’m one) will recall that last year’s included a doozy: Buffett’s advice...Read More
Question #2: Is That Different Than “Large?” “Original hardwood floors have just been re-done, four oversize bedrooms, tremendous woodwork & period fixtures.” –“Public Remarks,” MLS [Editor’s Note: No, this isn’t another Donald Trump-inspired post. If you’re looking for one of those, check out “Trying to Find Mar-a-Lago? Look for Donald Trump’s Very Big (in fact,...Read More
New Investing Stat: “Who’s Made the Most Money for the Most People?” [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] Statistics geeks realized a long time ago that an individual athlete’s numbers don’t necessarily tell the whole story....Read More
Proof That High Pressure Sales Tactics Don’t Work Based on 13+ years experience representing hundreds of Buyers and Sellers, I’d estimate that the odds of any one showing leading to a consummated transaction are perhaps 1 in 10. The exception to that? If the Realtor is headed to the airport, or otherwise under acute time...Read More
