MLS Agent Remarks: “$10,000 Agent Selling Bonus!” [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] After seeing virtually no sales incentives offered to Buyers’ agents seemingly for years, I’ve now...Read More
I’m sure I’m not the only Buyer’s agent who fielded a call this Fall from a (mildly) annoyed client, wanting to know why Hennepin County sent them an invoice for 2nd half property taxes. Especially when they were sure their agent (OK, me) showed them on their closing worksheet (now called the “ALTA”) exactly where...Read More
Reviving “The Milkman Model” for the Grocery Business “Costco is the latest retailer to see dips in its stock on the news that Amazon’s buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion.” –Fortune.com [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other...Read More
Home Seller Lament: “But, I Got it (Full Price) Before!” One of the toughest pills for home Sellers to swallow is revisiting their asking price in the wake of a failed deal, especially if the deal was for full price (or more), early in the listing. That’s especially so when the deal later fell apart solely...Read More
When Popping Into a Weekend Open House Trumps Beats a Private Showing For Buyers & Their Agents In general, home buyers and their agents prefer to see “For Sale” homes when: a) it suits their schedule(s); and b) they can count on having it to themselves. Ergo, they prefer private showings — typically, one hour-long — to very...Read More
Telling Buyers’ Agents What to Lock — and What NOT To It may be a surprise to home owners, but — at least in my experience as a listing agent (representing Sellers) — it’s exceedingly rare for Buyers’ agents to finish a showing and fail to lock up the home properly. In fact, I’d say...Read More
