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When the Home Seller Hires Their Brother-in-Law** . . . are they the Guinea Pig??

[Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] As a Realtor, I know better than to challenge an acquaintance who, almost sheepishly, explains that they would’ve liked to hire me, but instead were obliged to use their...
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When the Realtor is the Client’s Brother-in-Law/High School Buddy/Spouse’s First Cousin’s Sister

Home Buyer/Seller as Guinea Pig As a Realtor, I know better than to challenge an acquaintance who, almost sheepishly, explains that they would’ve liked to hire me, but instead were obliged to use their [insert relationship here**]. Far be it from me to poison — perhaps for years — an extended family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas,...
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Sensitive Listing Presentations

When it Makes Sense to Sell Solo Last Fall, I promised a newer agent who wanted to “learn the ropes” that I’d take them along on a listing presentation. Three months later, I still haven’t brought them along. And it’s not because I haven’t been busy — or reneged on my promise. The explanation? There simply hasn’t...
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