Lockbox Exchange February 23-26 Like a couple thousand other Twin Cities Realtors this week, I spent about half an hour in line at a suburban hotel ballroom exchanging my old electronic lockboxes for new ones. Make that, two lines: one to turn in old lockboxes, and a second line to collect an equal number of new ones...Read More
“I Think My Seller Can Work With That” I received an email the other day from a local agent networking a Buyer need for a nicely updated condo near the (City) Lakes with at least 2,000 square feet; lake and/or skyline views; and 2 heated parking spaces — all in a building with good amenities....Read More
To most Americans (and the world?), today is known as “Super Bowl Sunday.” To Twin Cities Realtors, though, it has another association. Namely, it’s the day preceding the official beginning of the Spring housing market (forecast local high tomorrow: 18 degrees . . . above). 🙂 P.S.: My other official marker of the Spring...Read More
Ratings Criteria: “Quality,” “Punctuality,” “Responsiveness” If I were rating Realtors, the attributes most important to me would be things like: –Marketing skills –Negotiating ability –Legal knowledge and familiarity with real estate contracts –Honesty/Integrity –Market knowledge –Personality and interpersonal skills Now, compare the above list to the criteria for rating Realtors on Angie’s List: –Price –Quality...Read More
Suddenly Seasonal Winter Shots (Again) I’m sure I’m not the only Twin Cities Realtor who’s ordered updated — as in, non- Winter — photos of their “Active” listings. Based on today’s snow showers, looks like that’s a “scrub” for at least one more day . . .Read More
One in a Million? Nah, Just Two Hundred Mpls St. Paul Magazine just notified agents who made its annual (2013) list of “Super Real Estate Agents,” and I’m (very) pleased to report that I’m on it. For the sixth year in a row! According to the magazine, fewer than 7% of all Minnesota Realtors make...Read More
