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
Telling Buyers’ Agents What to Lock — and What NOT To It may be a surprise to home owners, but — at least in my experience as a listing agent (representing Sellers) — it’s exceedingly rare for Buyers’ agents to finish a showing and fail to lock up the home properly. In fact, I’d say...Read More
Flight to Safety No, I don’t think a nuclear conflagration would be good for the U.S. housing market (or anything else). And, there’s no denying that ongoing North Korea – U.S. saber-rattling may have a chilling effect on nervous home Buyers. But, in the meantime, one of the predictable side effects of major geopolitical uncertainty...Read More
Perspective is Everything OK, so the accompanying caption on MLS helped explain things: “A massive wood burning stone fireplace graces the living room.” But, it would’ve helped even more if the listing agent had rotated the photo 90 degrees to the right . . . 🙂Read More
Open House This Sunday (Aug. 6) From 1-3 p.m. Where: 10616 Upton Ave. South in Bloomington, near Nine Mile Creek. What: 3 BR/2 Bath Rambler with first floor Office/Den and private Master Bath (one-half). How much: $238,000. When: on the market Friday (August 4). First open this Sunday (Aug. 6) from 1-3 p.m. Who: listed by Ross...Read More
