Reason Not to Lie #37 Lying is hard, telling the truth is easy. By definition, every good Realtor juggles: multiple clients, dozens of showings, lots of parallel deals at varying stages. It’s hard enough keeping all the details straight and presenting them coherently to your client(s); not tripping yourself up in a web of lies...Read More
4/20/2021: Time for Feds to End Cannabis Prohibition (Minnesota, too**) New Mexico Legalizes Recreational Cannabis.” –Santa Fe New Mexican (April 13, 2021). “New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Tying Move to Racial Equity.” –The New York Times (March 31, 2021). “Marijuana Will Be Legal in Virginia on July 1.” –Virgina Mercury (April 7, 2021). [Note to...Read More
See if you can guess which of the following contractual terms reportedly clinched the sale for the winning bidder in a recent Twin Cities multiple offer battle: A. Purchase price was $10k higher. B. Closing date was flexible. C. They waived the Buyer’s home inspection. D. They assumed a $600 pending city assessment. Correct answer:...Read More
Overheated Housing Market Prompts MLS Rule Changes [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Combine an overheated housing market with seemingly zero inventory, rampant multiple offers, and...Read More
Fake News Photo “True or False” Quick! Is the photo (above) of a lower level Amusement Room real or enhanced (through a wide-angle lens, etc.)? Answer: it’s real. According to MLS, the room measures a whopping 45(!) feet long. The foundation size of the home — a rambler — is well over 2,000 square feet,...Read More
Advice to Would-Be Home Sellers on Dual Agency: “Don’t” [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] If your prospective Realtor won’t agree to adding the clause above...Read More
