At least a few Edina Realty agents (myself included) were treated — if that’s the word — to a new phishing scam this morning: an email with an attachment labeled “voice message,” from an outfit named “socialmsp.com.” The tip-off that something was amiss? The attachment was a “Word” document, not the usual audio file. After...Read More
Realtor: “Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You” “How about never? Is never good for you?” —New Yorker cartoon, showing two people scheduling a get-together. About 2-3 times a year, I handle a deal opposite an agent who seems to have a perpetually full voicemail box. Which begs the question: “is that on purpose, or are...Read More
Can’t Show = Can’t Sell “If your parents don’t have children, you won’t either.” –old joke. “Show and sell!” –Common listing agent exhortation in the “Agent Remarks” section of MLS. It’s axiomatic that if, as a Buyer’s agent, you can’t get your client into a property . . . you ain’t going to sell it,...Read More
“Mid-Transaction” vs. “Pre-Transaction” Phone Calls If your Buyer is competing in multiple offers, and the Seller was supposed to be back in touch by 7 p.m. Saturday night and it’s now 8:30 p.m, you betcha’ you’re eager to take a phone call to find out exactly what’s going on. On the other hand, when a stranger...Read More
“Oh! Now I Get It!” As a text messaging neophyte — I’ve only been using it for a few months — I’m still discovering situations and contexts where it’s superior to voice messaging. Like, when you’re standing in line at Tin Fish by Lake Calhoun on a sunny Memorial Day and don’t want to be...Read More
