“Quality vs. Quantity” Trade-Off Which side of that question you come down on — plus your own pre-Labor Day plans — likely govern whether you list your home before or after Labor Day weekend (or, advise your client to). In a nutshell, here’s the two-part “for” case: 1) with less housing market activity generally, new listings will...Read More
When Popping Into a Weekend Open House Trumps Beats a Private Showing For Buyers & Their Agents In general, home buyers and their agents prefer to see “For Sale” homes when: a) it suits their schedule(s); and b) they can count on having it to themselves. Ergo, they prefer private showings — typically, one hour-long — to very...Read More
In-Bounds or Out-of-Bounds? The Buyer finished their professional home inspection, and just delivered a long list of issues to resolve with the Seller including this one: “New future back and side doors: (large amount).” Such a demand is clearly outside the scope of the inspection, and not properly raised with the Seller. Why? A. The item is prospective, not a here-and-now...Read More
Would You Sell Your Home to This Buyer? [Insert Photo Here] [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Prospective home buyers seeking to tip the scales in multiple...Read More
One Showing ” or Two? If Sellers were OK with it ” and Realtors’ “smart” keys worked then ” it would be possible to show homes in late June in Minnesota between 9 and 10 p.m. After all, the sun sets after 9 p.m. on June 21, and twilight lingers almost till ten. Unfortunately (or maybe not...Read More
Above vs. Below the Water Prep I just finished speaking to another agent regarding a Minnetonka pre-list, that’s due to come on the market later this week (I’ve got a Buyer client who has strong interest). Based on everything the other agent told me, the home is: a) (very) well-priced; b) shows great; and c) as...Read More
