There’s certainly nothing wrong or unusual about Realtors sending out “blast emails” marketing their latest listing. As the recipient of dozens (hundreds?) of those a week, though, it does get a little annoying — especially when the property being touted is literally another time zone (or two) away. However, it’s seldom that the headline on the...Read More
Edina Realty’s Proactive Approach to Avoiding Litigation [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.] Just to be clear: “The Grim Reaper” isn’t my name for Mr. Hill — that’s what he calls himself. That’s because no Realtor...Read More
. . . And Isn’t Likely to Volunteer “Fake it till you make it.” –Career advice to newbies In a hyper-competitive field where sales bluster is an ever-present temptation, real estate agents aren’t exactly the type to betray ignorance or confess a lack of confidence. And even consummate Realtors with years of experience can’t predict...Read More
English, Please! “LL/BR is non-conforming. Lkbx on Bk dr. Frnt prch/crftsmn wdwrk/tiled bath/gleaming Maple flrs/HVAC-elect ’11, oven ’14/lrg walkin closet/maint-free ext./prof lndscpng/gorgeous 3 seas porch! Wkshp in gar.” –Excerpt from actual MLS listing. With only 500 characters and spaces in MLS’s Agent and Public remarks fields, there can be a temptation for overzealous listing agents (representing Sellers)...Read More
15306 Mason’s Pointe in Eden Prairie [Note: click here for a TV clip featuring the home on WCCO (CBS) morning news.] What: Over 6,500 square foot Robert Mason-built home with 162′ of shoreline on Red Rock Lake. Beautifully landscaped grounds on 1.37 acre. Where: 15306 Mason’s Pointe. Directions: from Highway 212, go south on Mitchell...Read More
“Nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded.” –Yogi Berra, about a (too) popular Miami Beach restaurant. Returning from a family event over the weekend in Philadelphia, it took me a while to name the city’s gritty, cosmopolitan vibe: “1980’s Upper West Side.” Meanwhile, the real Upper West Side (in Manhattan) increasingly feels like something conjured...Read More
