A Tale of Two Cities Foundations At the end of an unexpectedly long day yesterday, I finally caught a break: my client’s 1950’s rambler (and my upcoming listing) in Edina had a blissfully straightforward, rectangular foundation that took me less than 10 minutes to measure. No additions, bump-outs, bay windows, or other nooks and crannies. In fact,...Read More
Different Focuses, Priorities What’s the difference between an inexperienced Buyer’s agent and a veteran? When the novice shows a home to clients, they study the home. When an experienced agent shows clients a home . . . they study their client. Of course, if the client likes the home, the agent forms an opinion about...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
$50 Gift Card for Buyers’ Agents “If your Buyers visit my open house and mention your name, I’ll give you a $50 gift card to your favorite restaurant.” –email from listing agent promoting a Thursday night Summer open house. OK, so I don’t see it happening for more modestly-priced homes — say, those listed under...Read More
Resale Mystery Amongst the new Twin Cities listings debuting on MLS today, this Minneapolis home caught my eye: 5/31/17 (1:03 p.m.): Closed 5/31/17 (2:53 p.m.): Active Why would someone buy a home — in multiple offers, no less — than immediately put it back on the market? No, it’s not a flip: the Seller paid $330k, and...Read More
MN Realtor License Renewal Deadline: June 30 I’m sure I’m not the only busy Twin Cities Realtor who, coming down to the (license renewal) wire, still needs a few continuing education credits. Fortunately, at least in this case, procrastination does pay: just for today, the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (“MAAR”) is offering a 40% discount...Read More
