Listing Agents Who Call the Buyer’s Lender As a Buyer’s agent, how can you tell if the listing agent (representing the Seller) is taking your client’s offer seriously? They call the Buyer’s lender — specifically, the lender on the Buyer’s Pre-Approval letter — and verify key information. Like, whether they’ve previously worked with the Buyer;...Read More

[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.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] The most important date in a residential real estate deal? Easy: closing. So, what’s the second most important date? At...Read More

The most important date in a residential real estate deal? Easy ” closing. So, what’s the second most important date? At least in Minnesota, the date that the Buyer’s Written Statement is due.  See, “You Mean There’s No Deal, AND the Buyer Gets Their Earnest Money Back?!?” Significance Up until that date, all the home Seller...Read More