I have blogged before about the importance of knowing your market on the hyper-local level. Understanding the intrinsic value of a neighborhood puts you ahead of those who would only assign value to a property based on bedrooms and bathrooms. I have cited access to local trails and natural features, and proximity to parkland and festivals.
Sunday September 26th was a beautiful Autumn day in South Minneapolis, and we took a walk through around Hiawatha Golf Course. We were fortunate to see wildlife that normally are only reserved for more remote locations, but the preponderance of green space in Minneapolis provides healthy habitat for many critters. This spectacular pileated woodpecker was easily 18 inches tall, and pecking away at a neighbor's tree. The homeowner didn't even notice it, nor seemed to care about such an amazing bird in his front yard. His loss.
After getting ice cream, we returned home along Minnehaha Parkway, and saw a red fox making his way along the 13th fairway. Fox are not that uncommon in urban areas, but the brilliance of his red coat against the green grass was a beautiful sight. I've also seen mink at HGC, especially near #2 along Lake Hiawatha.
We finished our walk at one of several playgrounds within walking distance; this one at Hiawatha Lake Community Center has swings for little babies like Kaitlin. What a glorious afternoon with family. I cannot imagine a better place to be living.
Understanding the ability to experience days like Sunday can make you a better real estate agent with better knowledge and understanding of the communities you serve. Be the expert, be hyper-local. Your business can thrive from it.
Originally posted at www.gopherfiles.com on 9/29/10
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