Seriously, Do I LOOK Like A Lawyer to You? - 07/22/11 08:38 AM

The other day someone asked me about potential legal ramifications of a decision they needed to make. Inside my head, this little voice said, "Wait a minute, do I look like an attorney?" 
Then that little voice's evil twin. Ms. Ego, preened a little and was so flattered that they thought I knew SO much. (And that path leads to peril.)
Not so fast. I am not an attorney, I don't have a license to practice law, and I was very quick to refer them to legal counsel.
And it's true, I do know a lot.......about real estate. But, in … (9 comments)

For Sale by Owner: Six Tips on Getting It Done - 07/06/11 11:19 AM
For Sale by Owner: Six Tips on Getting It Done
Sometimes you need to sell your home, but for one reason or another, you'd like to go it alone as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner). Of course, I could give you dozens of reasons why it's better to have a listing agent, but that's a different article.
Consider these six tips as you plan for selling your own home:
Set the Right Price  No amount of advertising or marketing will overcome the obstacle of pricing your home too high. Today's buyer has access to more information than ever before. They … (3 comments)

The Top 10 Most Important Things to Look for in a Real Estate Agent - 07/04/11 03:11 PM
The Top 10 Most Important Things to Look for in a Real Estate Agent
Just because your aunt or best friend is a real estate agent, your personal relationship should not be the only thing that qualifies them for the job.
So how do you make sure the person you select is the best one to help you with your home purchase or sale? Here is a quick checklist of things to consider when choosing an agent:
This may sound too simple, but make sure they have a VALID real estate license, and whether or not they have any disciplinary actions … (3 comments)

 
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Barbara Charlton REALTOR® 612-414-6721 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Southern Suburbs

Lakeville, MN

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