The Home Seller — Realtor Interview (aka “Listing Presentation”): What Agents Need to Ask Homeowners [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] When it comes to listing presentations ”...Read More
The Home Seller – Realtor Interview (aka “Listing Presentation”): What Agents Need to Ask Homeowners [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] When it comes to listing presentations —...Read More
Contractual Assent . . . and a Veto Power To successfully change the closing date of a home sale, which of the following must agree? A. The Buyer. B. The Seller. C. The Buyer’s lender. D. The Buyer’s title company. E. The Seller’s title company. F. The Realtors (Listing agent and Buyer’s agent). Answer: all...Read More
Counting Down to December 31 December 29 At least for Buyers’ agents, the answer to the question, “should I close on my home purchase in 2017, before any new tax laws take effect?” is easy: “consult your tax advisor.” Fortunately, agents are able to field a related question: “is it still possible to close in 2017?” Closing Hurdles Whether a 2017 close...Read More
Location of Closing I paid for that mike! –Ronald Reagan, 1984 Presidential debate You’d think that the home seller — who’s invariably footing most of the closing bill, starting with the Realtors’ commissions — would get to choose where to hold the closing. But by convention, it’s the Buyer’s call. Why’s that? I’d guess it’s...Read More
