12th(!) Straight Year on the List I’m happy to report that the 2019 list of “Super Real Estate Agents” is out — and that I’m on it. For the twelfth year in a row! Jointly compiled by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Business, and Crescendo Business Services, the annual list identifies the top 5%...Read More
How Similar to Client’s Situation? A good, newer Realtor can provide the names of three recent, (very) satisfied customers as references. A successful, established Realtor can provide the names of three recent, very satisfied customers, whose situation closely mirrors the prospective client’s. How many variations can there be? Actually, lots. Not Reinventing the Wheel Besides...Read More
So THAT’S Where “Hands On” Comes From . . . Which tailor would you rather buy a custom suit from? A tailor who makes perhaps a dozen suits in a year, handling each stage of the process — fitting, measuring, fabric selection, stitching — themselves? Or, a tailor who delegates to multiple assistants and whose...Read More
How Much Is a Strong Realtor Really Worth? So, which offer did the Seller of this new-to-market St. Louis Park rambler choose to work with the other week? (Yes, multiple offers can and still do occur in today’s housing market, albeit only for homes in good locations, that are well-priced, and in move-in condition). Was it the highest offer?...Read More
