Showing Instructions: “Please Take Off Shoes, Leave Card, Turn Off All Lights” It’s a high quality problem to have, to be sure. But, I knew I’d shown A LOT of houses the other week when, after finishing chatting with Edina Title’s Richelle Pikala in her office, I reflexively turned off her overhead light on the way out. Force...Read More
Devil in Details? Maybe Not See if you can track what is — at least to me — the unassailable logic of the following, three-part syllogism (a logical proof favored by ancient Greek philosophers). Don’t worry; if you get stumped, I’ll help you out. #1. The airwaves are a public asset that government, representing the people, licenses to...Read More
Just One Surprise My choice of parking spot (above) indicates how confident I was that my client’s closing (in Minnetonka earlier this week) would go smoothly. In fact, the actual closing took less than 15 minutes (vs. the usual hour or so). That’s possible when it’s a cash deal, and the Seller (my client) had...Read More
Which Owner’s Suite Would YOU Rather Have?? “The first showing is online.” –Realtor conventional wisdom. Here’s a news flash for listing agents or homeowners tempted to skimp on photography: Don’t. Those shots are prospective Buyers’ first impression of the home, and — if they’re not sufficiently impressive — their last. Rocky Mountain Retreat at Dusk Doubters...Read More
At least a few Edina Realty agents (myself included) were treated — if that’s the word — to a new phishing scam this morning: an email with an attachment labeled “voice message,” from an outfit named “socialmsp.com.” The tip-off that something was amiss? The attachment was a “Word” document, not the usual audio file. After...Read More
Large Bloomington Rambler on Private, .26 Acre Lot 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 Kaplan,...Read More
