I Thought Realtors Weren’t Supposed to Bring Up Politics Realtors “network” (share in-person and electronically) a variety of things: upcoming listings, Buyer needs, price reductions, etc. They also canvass their colleagues for good, reliable contractors — especially if they need someone ASAP. Which explains this email in my in-box earlier today: In need of an...Read More
Realtor-to-Realtor Referrals and Favors Neighbors ” at least once upon a time, and NOT during a pandemic ” used to borrow a cup of sugar from one another. What do Realtors borrow from each other? Far and away, the number #1 request is for Open House signs. Realtor request #2? Trusted contractor recommendations — often...Read More
3901 Sunset Blvd. in St. Louis Park [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.] But for the fact that it’s on my (3 block) commute to work at Edina...Read More
Desired Spec’s: Over 2,200 Finished Square Feet; Near City Lakes or Miss. River; Up to $900k — Nice View(s) a Plus! What: large (over 2,200 finished square feet) condo with nice view(s); in very good condition (cosmetic updates only). Where: Downtown Minneapolis (near River); City Lakes; or west ‘burbs (Edina, Wayzata, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park,...Read More
FOBH & The 2017 Housing Market Once upon a time, Twin Cities Realtors eschewed rentals (vs. purchases and sales). Compared to the “For Sale” market, rentals were notoriously time-consuming, low-paying, and involved lots of red tape (the average lease has more fine print and addenda than a standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement). Then, the housing bust...Read More
Better Than Google for Realtors “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.” Prospective clients check out Realtors on Google. So, it shouldn’t be a shock that agents now routinely Google prospective clients. Not to mention the Buyer or Seller on the other side of a deal — plus, perhaps more importantly, their...Read More
