Honest Realtor Blog in the Twin Cities

If you are looking for homes, chances are that you are using the Local MLS. For the Twin Cities it called The Northstar MLS. This is by far the best way to search for homes. But you need to know, all you are seeing are the listings. You are not seeing current market trends, how long a certain property has been on the market, what percentage of list price properties are being sold for in that area, if a property is a Short Sale and the history of property.

These are just a few of the reasons you NEED to hire a reliable, knowledgable Realtor. Trust me, I know people don't like Realtors. I became Realtor after I bought my first house. Yes, my Realtor really "took" us on that one. Since then (2001) I have had a lot of Real Estate transactions, I bet I could count on one hand how many Realtors I would want to work with again in that time.

The Bottom line is this...There is alot of information that go's along with any Real Estate Transaction and you need to make sure have someone in your corner.

As Always, if you in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and surrounding areas. I am available via email or cell phone for free, no obligation advice.

Tod Franklin

Change of Place Realty

612-910-7993

T.Franklin@mntrealestate.com

www.mntrealestate.com

The phrase 'objects are not as they appear' comes to mind when I think of pictures of homes for sale on the Twin Cities multple listing system (MLS).

Pictures online are great, but they do not tell the whole story; good or bad.

Believe me, I show a TON of properties and many times I have been surprised by the difference from pictures online to seeing a property in person. It goes both way: Sometimes they are much better in person. Sometimes they are much worse.

I am just writing this as a reminder. It is always best to see a home or property in person to accurately assess it's quality.

If you are looking in the Twin Cities area and want to get a real impression of a home, just contact me and I can set up a personal showing.

Tod Franklin

612 910 7993

t.franklin@mntrealestate.com