How Many Showings? Determining the right number of showings before making a purchase decision is a bit like asking, “how many dates before you get engaged?” In both cases, the right answer is: ‘until you know it’s the right one’ (house or person). Some lucky Buyers know from the first instant they walk through the door...Read More
Advantage: Incumbent Realtor Want one more reason to hire the seasoned, local Realtor (vs., say, your high school buddy, or your first cousin’s best friend’s uncle?). Not only will they get you the best possible deal in today’s fast-paced housing market — but they may very well save it once it progresses to the critical...Read More
How to Go From Two (or More) Buyers to None Multiple offers are such a fixture of the Twin Cities housing market these days that Buyers’ agents need to be on their “on their game” (and then some) if their clients are to have a shot of prevailing. Meanwhile, listing agents (representing Sellers) are almost...Read More
Dissed by The Donald What provoked Mr. Trump’s ire? My son’s very blue “Obama” cap. Lessening the blow: it wasn’t delivered by the current Commander-in-Chief, but by a lookalike strolling Manhattan for an upcoming Comedy Central show (we were recently in town visiting). P.S.: I had to sign a release allowing Comedy Central to use...Read More
Getting Ready for 8 Days of Matzoh “They tried to kill us . . . they failed . . . let’s eat!” –old joke about what all Jewish holidays have in common. The catch with the Jewish holiday of Passover — which starts tonight and lasts 8 days — is that no leavened bread is...Read More
(At Least, a Couple Afternoons a Week) To Realtors, a “Grandma’s house” is a (very) dated home, albeit one that is spotless and meticulously maintained. So, what’s the other kind? This kind: “Grandma babysits their kids in the home, so 1 hour notice is needed, 2 hours preferred.” That showing instruction popped up doing a...Read More
