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Representing the Seller at a Preview (Huh??)

Why Homeowners Let the Competition Look (or Should) Wait a second! Don’t Buyers’ agents represent Buyers at a preview? (in contrast to a showing, a preview is when just the Realtor views the home). And exactly how does an agent represent the Seller of the home they’re previewing ” don’t they already have an agent? (called “the listing...
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Not-So-Coincidental: Why Appraised Value = Sales Price (at least, 90% of the time)

Home Buyers (and Sellers) can be excused for thinking that the purpose of an appraisal — typically, done at the behest of the Buyer’s lender — is to determine the home’s fair market value. Not exactly. Rather, the purpose of the appraisal — at least one done in the context of a home sale —...
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The Best Way to Cure Breach of Contract (for a Late Written Statement)

Means to an End (“Eyes on the Prize”) [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] What do you suppose is the best way for a home Buyer...
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Representing the Seller at a Preview (Huh??)

Why Homeowners Let the Competition Look (or Should) Wait a second:  Don’t Buyers’ agents represent Buyers at a preview? (in contrast to a showing, a preview is when just the Realtor views the home). And exactly how does an agent represent the Seller of the home they’re previewing — don’t they already have an agent? (called “the listing...
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