Square Pegs into Round Irregular Holes The input field on MLS for room sizes asks for two numbers: the room’s width and its length. Which works great if a room is rectangular. But what if it’s not? If the room has a dormer, is L-shaped, curved, or otherwise defies a standard “width x length” measurement,...Read More
The First Second to Know Want to know who just got a plum, new job out-of-town? Is about to lose their current one? Getting divorced? Just had a financial windfall? Or, for that matter, any number of other highly personal news? Ask their Realtor. Loose Lips Sink . . . Realtors Except, of course, that a good Realtor will never...Read More
The “Minnesota Miracle” (Actually, Miracle #2) No, I wasn’t lucky enough to be at U.S. Bank Stadium for yesterday’s thrilling win. But, my 18 year-old son, Jordan, was. We traded these texts as the game furiously see-sawed the last three minutes (I was watching on TV at home): Me: #$@!%!# (New Orleans scores go-ahead touchdown)....Read More
“The showing by Ross Kaplan (612-926-8005) ( rosskaplan@edinarealty.com) at 2725 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416 (KeyBox# 32172172) began 01/12/2018 9:17AM.” –email sent automatically by Realtor’s electronic lockbox. What’s the best way for a listing agent (representing a Seller) to ensure that they’ll connect with the appraiser sent out by the Buyer’s lender? Note to...Read More
Realtor Showings, Previews, and “Quasi-Showings” A Realtor showing is straightforward: it’s when an agent privately takes their client through a “For Sale” property. Just the Realtor and client (no homeowner), usually for an hour — much less, if it’s a “pass” for the client. Similarly, a public open house is self-explanatory: it’s when agents throw...Read More
Coming Soon Near Lake Calhoun: Two New Towers or One? “Bader Development of St. Louis Park wants to build two 22-story apartment towers near Lake Calhoun on the western edge of Minneapolis, the largest residential project proposed in the city in years. In documents made public by Minneapolis city planners on Friday, [Bader said it]...Read More
