Pre-List Networking Caveats & Catches In a super-tight, super fast Twin Cities housing market — at least at lower price rungs — aggressive, proactive Buyers’ agents are increasingly turning to pre-list networking to find ideas for their frustrated clients. The catch? Actually, there are three: One. Price. Especially in a rising market, at least a few...Read More
Seasoned vs. Green Buyers; The Role of Pre-List Networking It’s accepted wisdom amongst veteran Realtors — which I happen to agree with — that “the first Buyer is (often) the best Buyer.” Why’s that? The explanation has to do with the nature of the pool of home Buyers at any given moment, plus Buyer behavior...Read More
“Edina: 2-story walkout, 4,320 finished square feet, 5/4/3, school district 270. Fresh and immaculate Parkwood Knolls home on a great lot in a cul-de-sac. $874,900” –Pre-list networking Can you spot the key — and buried — detail in the above? Hint: it’s not a word, it’s a number — in fact, it’s a single digit...Read More
Pre-List Activity on Edina Realty’s “Network One” If closed sales — at the very end of the process — are a famously lagging indicator, what qualifies as a leading housing indicator? Pre-list activity on Edina Realty’s proprietary “Network One.” Essentially a Realtor-to-Realtor bulletin board for Edina agents, Network One allows Buyers’ agents and Listing agents...Read More
Just Don’t Call it a “Shadow Market” What: Cash Buyer looking for a 3 BR/2 BA Craftsman Bungalow near the Lakes with all the “goodies” :　 built-in’s + original character, updated Kitchen and Baths, 2-car garage; upper level Master BR. Linden Hills, Fulton, Kingfield, Bryn Mawr, Minikahda Vista all OK. Price: up to low $400’s....Read More
