Where: 2720 Ewing Avenue South in Minneapolis’ Sunset Gables neighborhood. What: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 2-story with just over 1,800 finished square feet. When: on the market Monday, February 5. How much: $575,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes. You’ll love this gorgeous, smartly updated 2-story just southwest of Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake. Enjoy great entertaining...Read More
Where: 9800 Ford Circle just southwest of 394 and 169. What: 3 Bedroom Rambler (all on one level) with private backyard on a cul-de-sac. How much: $235,000. When: on the market today (Oct. 21); on Broker Tour this Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty –...Read More
Homes scheduled to be on Broker Tour — at least in the Twin Cities, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday — get cancelled for all kinds of reasons. The Seller’s cleaner didn’t show up (or didn’t finish); someone in the household is unexpectedly home sick; the master Bathroom plumbing sprung a leak; torrential...Read More
Retail vs. Wholesale Open Houses One of the best, early omens for a new listing is when agents leaving the Broker Open casually toss off compliments like “nice listing,” “good job!,” or simply “congratulations.” What’s another? When several newer, less experienced agents contact you, asking if they can hold a weekend open house at your...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
Good in May > Perfect in June “Good is the enemy of the Great.” –aphorism, Voltaire “Great is the enemy of the Good.” –real estate corollary, Ross Kaplan At least a few Twin Cities Sellers this Spring are making a strategic mistake prepping their homes for market. Namely, they’re taking too long. So, instead of listing now,...Read More
