More Parallels Between Politics & Real Estate Sales: What Listing Presentations, Primary Challenges Have in Common “If your parents don’t have kids . . . you won’t either.” —Anonymous [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....Read More
Ongoing Seller’s Market Tests Buyers’ Resolve, Patience Every housing market poses its own “gut check” question. In a Seller’s market like today’s, the “gut check” question Buyers must wrestle with is, “how much do I really want this particular house?” That’s especially true if there are multiple offers, and the winning offer is likely to...Read More
Who’s Most Likely to Get Bit: the Buyer or the Seller? “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.” –Proverb [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an...Read More
MLS: “Seller Requests Minimum of 24 Hours Notice for All Showings” Aren’t unusual showing instructions a pain? That’s especially the case when a busy prospective Buyer — or two of them, if it’s a couple — and their Realtor are trying to see not just 1 home, but 6-8 in a row, perhaps in different...Read More
