Assuming Two Risks, Not One [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.] If Buyers can waive a home inspection altogether (they can), it stands to reason they can...Read More
Meticulous Record Keeping = Meticulous Maintenance? “Are you in possession of prior seller’s disclosure statement(s)? (If “Yes, please attach).” –Minnesota Seller Disclosure; p. 1, line 44. [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,...Read More
When One Size Definitely Doesn’t Fit All What makes a good closing gift for home buyers? Anything the client really wants (within limits). “Know Your Client” (Again) In that vein . . . it’s hard to top the Buyer’s agent who popped for a new dryer (or so I recently heard). Apparently, the agent found out...Read More
Waiting (and Waiting) For the “Perfect” Home** Every veteran Realtor at one point has them: Buyers who are looking for a home ” just, shall we say . . . very casually. Which is fine and good: the only timetable that matters in real estate sales is the client’s. Plus, as I like to tell...Read More
Issues That Do (and Don’t) Come Up on Inspection Want to know how much it costs to fix a cracked chimney cap? A veteran Realtor probably has at least a ballpark idea. Ditto for a new roof, boiler, electric service panel, or central a/c. However, it’s a good bet that the same agent doesn’t have...Read More
Practice Tips for Newer ” and Not-So-New ” Twin Cities Buyers’ Agents What does the Fall 2019 Parade of Homes ” underway now ” have to do with passing out Realtor business cards? Just this: if a Buyer you’re working with goes through a Parade home and decides to buy it, you may have a...Read More
