In a supposedly paperless world, why does anyone still need something to correct paper mistakes? I know at least one, non-standard application: touch-up paint for Realtor sign riders. 🙂 It’s not as good as white nail polish, and not as water-repellent (or long-lived) as oil-based paint, but in a pinch . . . it’ll do!Read More
Sometimes, a Rose Rider is Just a Rose Rider In addition to following multiple Twin Cities neighborhoods for various clients, I also watch home sales near where I live (natch). So about 10 days ago, when the “Sold” rider** disappeared from the vacant “For Sale” home down the street, I assumed that the deal hiccupped...Read More
Cost of Doing Business(?) “The same real estate sign company that needs 3 “reminders” to straighten a leaning “For Sale” sign in May will show up 2 days early to remove the same sign, post-sale, in June — before the listing agent has had a chance to remove their sign riders.” The Realtor in question would...Read More
Consider This a Little Big Sign With the usual number of homes temporarily taken off the market over the holidays, plus “For Sale” homes that simply expire without selling (something like one-third of all listed homes), a home’s status this time of year can be a question mark. So, here’s a BIG hint: if there’s a large post...Read More
“Here You Go, Arthur!” I’ve certainly heard wackier proposals. So, per Arthur Lee, the Selling agent on my listing at 1901 Fifth Ave. South in Minneapolis (closed this am!) comes this idea: once the Buyer removes their Inspection Contingency and the listing’s status is switched to “Pending” on MLS, the selling agent (representing the Buyer) should...Read More
“Only Their Hairdressers Realtors Know For Sure”* When you see the “For Sale” sign disappear in front of a home, the presumption — amongst Realtors and non-Realtors alike — is that the house closed, and that the sales price is now a matter of public record. Which prompts non-Realtors to ask Realtors what it sold for....Read More
