Financial, Psychological Toll OK, so there’s no actual weight or carrying involved (unlike furniture moving, which I once did). But, veteran Realtors know — and newbie’s will find out — that it’s burdensome to represent homes that linger on the market. While median-priced Twin Cities homes (now around $265k) are still selling (too?) quickly, the expected...Read More
Obstacle: “The Creepiness Factor” “After a quick scan of his Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pintarest, and Instagram, here’s what I know: “Likes” — Chicago Blackhawks, kickboxing, the movie “Die Hard,” and beer. He meditates, he loves Indian food, and he’s crazy about his dog, Otis.” –Haley Dunphy, reporting the results of her online reconnaissance on prospective home...Read More
October 2012 vs. February 2013 With Fall shadows growing and the thermostat dropping, many would-be Sellers are wrestling with a big decision: whether to rush to get their home on the market now, or wait for Minnesota’s Spring market (note to non-Minnesotans: the local “Spring” market actually kicks off in February, right after the Super Bowl)....Read More
Gauging Buyer, Seller Seriousness The eyes are the window to the soul. –New Testament Want to know if a home seller is serious about selling? They turn on all the lights before a showing. Want to know if the showing went well? The Buyer’s agent turns them all off afterwards (yes, they should anyways —...Read More
