Collecting (Mining?) a Treasure Trove of Personal Data on Home Buyers and Sellers (and their Realtors) [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] To consumers and even...Read More
Adding Insult to Injury? WSJ Headline: “Facebook’s Road to Redemption Runs Down Main Street” [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] Call it, “sloppy late Sunday afternoon editing.”...Read More
MLS Agent Remarks: “Listing Agent Must be Present for All Showings” Most listing agents ” myself included ” are usually not thrilled when a home-selling client insists that you be there for all first showings. For one thing, it’s an imposition on your time; for another, prospective Buyers and their agents can view it as...Read More
The Bruce Willis Estate in Sun Valley The Twin Cities doesn’t really have celebrities, excepting certain Vikings, Twins, and Timber Wolves. Ergo, it doesn’t really have celebrity homes.* But, if you’re the listing agent representing a famous client, do you broadcast that fact? Keep mum? Privacy vs. Cachet My Upper Midwest sensibilities say the latter,...Read More
How Citibank Handles Its Customers’ Personal Information [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” –“Romeo & Juliet”; Shakespeare Americans...Read More
“Opt-Out” Option for Home Sellers [Editor’s Note: 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.] “Seller understands the prospective buyers and others authorized to access the Property may record the Property...Read More
