Realtor Freudian Slips? I found a Post-it note on the ground in the City Lakes parking lot the other day that read: “Seller checking on Pending Assess.” I’m pretty sure they meant “Assessment” “ just not 100% sure . . . 🙂 P.S.: Theory #2: somebody (the listing agent and/or Seller) didn’t like the Buyer. See...Read More
“Can I Please Speak to Myra Mains?” Courtesy of now-retired Edina Realty office manager Josh Kaplan, here is a classic April Fool’s joke for ” make that on ” Realtors, especially “newbie” Realtors. The front desk leaves a voicemail for the intended Realtor-victim (plural, ideally), telling them that they have a lead for them. The prospect’s name is “Myra...Read More
Realtor-Client Double Standard There are really only two rules when it comes to proper attire for a home closing: 1) the Realtors and other professionals (closers and lender) should wear formal business attire (sorry, no “business casual”); 2) clients can wear whatever they want. Which I guess means there’s only one rule. For men, at least,...Read More
“Can I Please Speak to Myra Mains?” [Editor’s Note: if you’re a regular reader, you may recall this post from previous years. Normally, I re-run it April 1. However, given that Google and other search engines already seem to be finding it early, I’m moving up the timing this year.] Courtesy of now-retired Edina Realty office manager Josh...Read More
“I’m Not Being Rude . . . I’m Just Being a Realtor” It’s purely anecdotal, but my guess is that nobody can (and does!) end a conversation faster than a veteran Realtor. They/we aren’t being short or abrupt. Rather, we’re just juggling lots of balls, and know that, when a hard-to-reach client pops up on your caller ID...Read More
“Can I Please Speak to Myra Mains?” [Editor’s Note: if you’re a regular reader, you may recall this post from previous years. Normally, I re-run it close to April 1. However, given that Google and other search engines already seem to be finding it early, I’m moving up the timing this year.] Courtesy of now-retired...Read More
