Sunday Open House <> Vikings’ Game He (or she) who ignores the first rule of Sunday open houses — “thou shalt not compete head-to-head with a Vikings game” — is likely to regret it. Or at least, have a sparsely attended open house, with only one of the decision makers present (the non-football watching one)....Read More
15306 Mason’s Pointe in Eden Prairie: Broker Open From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday What: Almost 7,000 square ft. Robert Mason-built home with 162′ of shoreline on Red Rock Lake. Beautifully landscaped grounds on 1.37 acre. Where: 15306 Mason’s Pointe. Directions: from Highway 212, go south on Mitchell Rd. to Boulder Pointe Rd, then...Read More
“Actions > Words Dept.” How do you know, as a listing agent (representing the Seller), that a Buyer has serious interest? A. They gushed about how much they loved the home at the Sunday open house. B. They asked the listing agent to find out how quickly the Seller can close. C. The showing feedback...Read More
Piggybacking on the Uptown Art Fair If you’re a Realtor listing a home in or near Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood, what does this weekend’s art fair represent? Free advertising — and tons of extra foot traffic! Which is why there is sure to be a bumper crop of open houses there this weekend. P.S.: If you’re interested in...Read More
Stylish West Oaks Contemporary Where: 3480 Fairway Lane, just north of Highway 7 and Hopkins Crossroads (County 73) in Minnetonka. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (June 23). What: 3 Bedroom/3 Bath soft Contemporary with over 3,600 square feet. How much: $509k. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan and Karen Antone, Edina Realty-City Lakes. This 3,600 square foot Contemporary was...Read More
(Top) Ten Commandments (“#6. No Free Samples”) You wouldn’t think Realtors hosting Sunday open houses would have to instruct parents to tell their kids not to jump on the beds in the owner’s home. Unfortunately . . . you’d be wrong. While the vast majority of open house visitors are respectful of the “For Sale”...Read More
