Realtor Typo’s — Exhibit A Notice anything amiss in the just-listed Wayzata condo? Realtors will. That’s because, instead of the standard 2.7% payout — the commission offered to the Buyer’s agent — the listing broker is promising to pay a whopping 22.7%(!!). Here’s guessing that that gets corrected in the next few hours . ....Read More
Look closely and you’ll see not one but two trunks at the base of this tree, about 1/2 mile west of Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood. The tree ” make that tree(s) ” command a key intersection, which give passing motorists (and pedestrians) a treat this time of year. P.S.: a...Read More
When It’s Poaching — and When It’s Not Is it ever OK to go after another Realtor’s clients? I’d say “yes” — with a major caveat. Namely, it’s OK for Realtors market to another agent’s clients AFTER the deal closes. That’s especially so if the home or Buyer is already in the agent’s geographic farm or sphere of influence...Read More
Just Sold Closed: 2521 Kipling in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill Neighborhood Where: 2521 Kipling Avenue South, just west of Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake. What: True 1.5 Story, 3 Bedroom/3 Bath home with over 2,200 finished square feet on a huge lot (75′ x 138′). When: closed yesterday (5/10). How much: $450,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty —...Read More
Answer: Summerizing a Home Minnesota homeowners leaving for the winter know the drill (or should): to avoid the risk of frozen pipes (and the resultant catastrophic flooding), turn off the water to the home, then drain the existing water in the home’s plumbing. Last step: turn down the thermostat to a chilly 55º or so,...Read More
Where: 2720 Ewing Avenue South in Minneapolis’ high-demand Sunset Gables neighborhood. What: Character-filled 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 2-story with just over 1,800 finished square feet. When: open house this Sunday (5/6) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. How much: $550,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty — City Lakes. You’ll love this gorgeous, smartly updated 2-story just southwest...Read More
