Ala Carte Disclosure vs. “All or Nothing” [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.] Unlike, say, Minnesota’s mandatory Seller Disclosure, home sellers in multiple offers have complete discretion...Read More
For the first time since mid-Fall, it’s now possible to take Buyers through homes ” in daylight! ” in the early evening. That’s because a 7:30 p.m., post-daylight savings sunset lets agents meet clients after rush hour and see 2-3 homes, at least if they’re relatively nearby. 6 Days x 90 Minutes ÷ 60 = 9...Read More
A Realtor’s Definition of a “7” (or a “3” or a “9”) vs. a Consumer’s [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.] Good Buyers’ agents don’t just qualify their clients financially, they also vet the Buyer’s selection criteria. Exhibit...Read More
Ala Carte Disclosure vs. “All or Nothing” Unlike, say, Minnesota’s mandatory Seller Disclosure, home sellers in multiple offers have complete discretion over whom they tell. To be sure, the default is telling everyone: the more Buyers competing for a home, the higher the price (at least usually). That’s why Edina Realty’s standard listing contract states...Read More
April (Snow)Showers Bring . . .?? I think — I hope — I just measured my last home foundation in the snow this season. Make that, snow flurries. After a blissful stretch of 60’s, Twin Cities temps today are in the high 30’s, with wind and sleet to boot. At least, there’s no more snow...Read More
Last But Definitely Not Least Important Step The way I would do the check is like this: | 7549 ^ subtract | - 3958 | add | ------ | v 3581 | I just add upward, as if it were 3581 + 3958 ------ 7549? “If you have something to sell and want to find...Read More
