Sure, sure, “how many years someone has been in the business” is a rough proxy for how experienced a particular Realtor is. That’s especially so in a field where something like 90% of new entrants last less than two years. But, I’d argue, there are three other metrics that more accurately capture how seasoned/skilled...Read More
Where: 3220 Calhoun Parkway West #101 in southwest Minneapolis. What: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo with balcony overlooking Lake Calhoun. When: closed last Monday (March 5). How much: $732,500. Who: Buyer represented by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty-City Lakes; Barbara Brin (Coldwell Banker Burnet) represented the Seller. “Buy land — they’re not making any more.” –Attributed...Read More
Did you know that good Realtors are all the same religion? No, not Catholic or Jewish or Muslim. They’re agnostic . . . about neighborhoods (what did you think I meant, God??). Diff’rent Strokes for Diff’rent Folks There are a handful of Realtors who live and exclusively sell in just one Twin Cities neighborhood. Like...Read More
WSJ/Real Trends Top 100 Agents Today’s Wall Street Journal is running a list that purports to rank the nation’s top 100 Realtors. Actually, it has four lists — hence the (slightly confusing) title, “Top 400 Sales Professionals.” The four categories are: 1. Top 100 Agents by transaction sides (representing either a Buyer or Seller)2. Top...Read More
