Good Thing No One Saw It. Not. My take on the meth disclosure on the standard Minnesota Seller Disclosure is the same as my view of accused murderers on the witness stand: if you’re potentially capable of murder, you’re certainly capable of (and motivated to) lie about it under oath. In the same vein, someone...Read More
It’s not uncommon for agents to see homes marketed as a “Grandma’s house.” Less usual: homes marketed as a “Grandpa’s house,” which I’ve now seen twice in just the past week. I’m not sure what the listing agent’s association for each type of home is, but here are mine (and I’m sure, many other Realtors’): Grandma’s House:...Read More
Fraudulent Wiring Instructions “ANTI-FRAUD DISCLOSURE: Edina Realty and its agents will never provide you with wiring instructions via email without verifying the information in person or over the phone. EMAILS ATTEMPTING TO INDUCE FRAUDULENT WIRE TRANSFERS ARE COMMON AND MAY APPEAR TO COME FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE. If you receive an email directing you to transfer...Read More
Would-Be Home Sellers Beware “If your parents don’t have children, you won’t either.” –old joke. “If your home doesn’t get showings, it won’t get offers, either.” –real estate equivalent Not a few would-be Sellers, arguing for a too-high listing price, rationalize that “Buyers always come in low, so why not leave a little (or a...Read More
Parental Priorities: (Temporary) Lull in New Listings, at Least for Families With School-Age Kids For parents of school-age kids, the next week is, shall we say, “transitional.” Gone is the schedule that has held sway, more or less, since last Fall. In its place . . . it all depends. Summer Camp . . . Summer...Read More
3516 Fuller Street in Edina for $1.69 Million You don’t typically see a staircase showcased in the first photo on MLS or in marketing materials (like the one above). That spot is usually reserved for a photo of the front exterior. But, when the home has a staircase as cool as the one in 3516 Fuller in Edina...Read More
