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Rating Realtors: Why “Average Days on Market” Can Be Misleading

Lies, Damn Lies, and Realtor Statistics It seems straightforward:  if you’re looking for the best Realtor, just find the local agent who sells the most homes, for the highest % of asking price, in the least amount of time. Simple, huh? According to at least one pro, however (this one), such statistics are at best a...
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“You Have a New (Facebook) Friend Suggestion”

Facebook Gets Serious About Users’ Privacy. Not. I’m gonna guess that I’m not the first one to receive the Facebook notification, “you have a new friend suggestion,” and think it came from the prospective new friend. And because I’m a nice guy, and didn’t want to offend a genuine, real-life acquaintance, clicked on the button to...
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Rating Realtors: Why “Average Days on Market” Can Be Misleading

Lies, Damn Lies, and Realtor Statistics It seems straightforward:  if you’re looking for the best Realtor, just find the local agent who sells the most homes, for the highest % of asking price, in the least amount of time. Simple, huh? According to at least one pro, however (this one), such statistics are at best a...
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“You Have a New (Facebook) Friend Suggestion”

Facebook Gets Serious About Users’ Privacy. Not. I’m gonna guess that I’m not the first one to receive the Facebook notification, “you have a new friend suggestion,” and think it came from the prospective new friend. And because I’m a nice guy, and didn’t want to offend a genuine, real-life acquaintance, clicked on the button to...
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Memo to Home Buyers, Pre-Closing: Be VERY Careful Who You Wire Money To

Fraudulent Wiring Instructions “ANTI-FRAUD DISCLOSURE:  Edina Realty and its agents will never provide you with wiring instructions via email without verifying the information in person or over the phone.  EMAILS ATTEMPTING TO INDUCE FRAUDULENT WIRE TRANSFERS ARE COMMON AND MAY APPEAR TO COME FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE. If you receive an email directing you to transfer...
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