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How Do You Know If Your Realtor Is GREAT!

Price + Condition is their best marketing tools.

Location, is luck of the draw and you either have it or you don't.

The GREAT Realtors know how to manipulate Price + Condition + Location to their advantage.

Because the market is shifting and we are moving into a more balanced market. It is slowly becoming harder and harder to sell homes. Something we have not seen for a long time!

I believe the best marketing strategy right now is...Listing your home just ___ what you believe to be ___ and attracting buyers because they can't deny "the deal!"

In harmony with that, you must fight to improve the condition of your listing as much as you can afford to.

But, the GREAT Realtor will help you in your quest to drastically improve the condition and presentation of your home.

I call this THE VALUE DRIVEN APPROACH.

Pictures, video, 3D tours, drone, etc... Those Enhance the buyers perception of the property condition.

But, I believe sometimes, "Less is More."

The weaker the product offering the less information I provide. Keeping the buyer wanting more. Wanting more because the price, location or condition has them hooked.

Remember, a GREAT Realtors job is getting potential buyers in the house.

Not making it easy for them to discard your home on the internet.

Too much media allows buyers to find a reason WHY NOT. Instead of remaining curious to find out more...

HOW do they find out more... By scheduling a showing and showing up to the house.

We are heading into a more balanced real estate market. With buyers who are not as motivated, buyers who are more educated and buyers who have more resources to determine "Market Value."

Price & Condition are the only ways to influence buyers to purchase the product you are selling.

With listing Syndication, any serious buyer will find your listing for sale on the internet in my opinion.

Yes, a less experienced & less qualified Realtor can play the game buy providing all kinds of marketing collateral to show you the Seller they are "Doing The Work."

GREAT Realtors bring all their value to their clients selling a home before you ever list your house for sale.

In my opinion, that's the difference between success and failure.

A flyer, 3D tour, drone shot, website, etc....

These don't get homes SOLD.

GREAT Realtors who execute the Value Driven Approach to selling real estate get homes SOLD quicker and for more money.

Check out WhyTheBook.com to find out HOW.

Interest Rates Have Droped Like A Rock over the last few days.📉

The question is... Do I jump in and buy now

Or

Do I wait, hope the rates go down further and buy later... When everyone else starts buying. When multiple offers come back, when bidding wars are everywhere and when home prices start to skyrocket❓️

This is the big question people need to answer.

I know what I would do.

Mortgage rates dropped sharply amid market downturn CNBC's Diana Olick joins CNBC's Market Sell-Off Special Report to talk mortgage rates falling.

Which picture (A,B,C) do you like best❓️

I was digging through pictures from all our builds over the last 15 years. Because we were asked to submit some of our best work for builder awards.

Then I thought.... Maybe you would like to see some of my favorites.

I also thought it would be fun to hear what you think of these pics❓️

So, for the next few days I am going to post some of, What I Think is our best work.

Then take your feedback and select pictures that will WIN 🏆

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Hot New Eagan Rental Available

Eagan, 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, 1946 FSF

Rent = $2,675/month

Property owner paying to have lawn mowed & weeds sprayed all summer.

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Peeps which home do you like best❓️

Our team is having a heated internal debate about which design more people will like.

So, I am asking you... "A" or "B"

Your response is going to help us decide what our next $1.8 Million dollar build will look like.

I'm asked this question all the time, "Murph are homes still going up in value❓️"

I had a friend come up to me this weekend and say, "I have known you for years. What exactly do you do?" 🤯

I was shocked, not because she didn't know what I did. But because it made me aware I have done a poor job communicating my value proposition to YOU... My peeps!

Would you like to know what I do and how I can help YOU❓️

If yes, like this post, comment or DM me.

After a deep breath and a long pause.

I said, "Would you like to learn more about what I do and how it can help you?"

She said, "YES!"

After I explained what I do and how it can benefit her.

She said, "My advice, I think you should focus on letting more people know how you can help them. Because if I'm interested in what you just told me... I know others have to be!"

This conversation happened on Saturday and I can't stop thinking about it.

THANK YOU FRIEND 👊

I plan on taking your advice!! 🙂

One-Level living is becoming more and more popular. Not just with Baby Boomers who are becoming . But also with younger families who are welcoming extended family into their .

For our client's they were empty nesters who wanted main level living. Having their Primary Bedroom, laundry, kitchen and no need for stair was very important to them.

Because of their budget and the size of their lot this was not going to be a problem. However, the question of "Resale Value" was one we needed to address.

WHY?

Because the price per square foot for the home they were building after factoring in land costs was not consistent with market pricing.

There are obviously exceptions to every rule. The question I proposed, "Do you want to take your chances on being the exception to the rule... Or do you want to capitalize on the market which would protect your and ensure a greater return on investment?"

Being the savvy business owners & entrepreneurs they were... They took my advice and decided to capitalize on the market.

With that said, we decided to build a second story on this home and not finish the basement.

This decision has positioned the home to be extremely flexible when it comes to future buyer needs.

- Location - Location = The #1 factor when it comes to real estate values.

We all know this but people still ask WHY would you pay $760,000 just for the dirt before ever a .

1) Because the ability to buy a home you can afford to tear down in this neighborhood is EXTREMELY RARE.

It's rare because the city protects many different types of home from being redeveloped for several different reasons.

- The home could be on the historic registry

- The home could be on a historic street

- The home could have restrictions

Along with an assortment of other reasons hindering one's ability to build the new home they dream of.

2) Because of walkability. Meaning your ability to walk or bike to desirable features such as:

- "The Lakes" All of their trails and the amazing parks surrounding them.

- The Neighborhood - Downtown Linden Hills is both historic and highly desirable. Both because of its amazing restaurants. But also because of its small shops and community feel.

- Schools - Southwest Mpls + Private: Schools really matter for families with kids. Buying in this neighborhood provides the best of both worlds.

Let's go deep on the behind this new build we recently completed in Linden Hills, Minneapolis.

Why? --> Did we build in this specific location

Why? --> Did we add a second story on a one level living initial design concept.

Why? --> Did we choose a Mountain Modern design esthetic

These are all key questions we worked through with our client when designing this One-Of-A-Kind new construction home.

I'm taking this approach so you can appreciate the attention to detail needed when designing and building some of the most & expensive homes in Southwest .

Follow me as I share new posts daily about WHY & HOW we built this $2.2M Luxury Home.

Peeps, I need your help 😊

See this picture....

I am looking for both a vendor and installer to help me achieve this look on our project at 4529ChowenAve.com

We are almost done framing it...

This is a type of metal siding that is hard to find and even harder to install.

I know some of you are in the trades for both residential & commercial.

Your help is appreciated 👊

Know anyone looking for a rental in Edina, MN?

I have a property Available for rent ASAP

AVAILABLE ---> OFF MARKET PROPERTY

We are currently working on a plan right now.

I don't have anything I can show you at this point.

We are shooting for: 4-5 Beds (3-4 upstairs, 1 down), 4 baths (3/4 master, 1 full upstairs, 1/2 main, 3/4 basement), 2 car garage, 3,200 FSF

The best sample of the potential floorplan is the 3-D tour link below.

https://tours.spacecrafting.com/n3d-2kc4

Property Story Link Below:

https://www.groundup-development.com/5257-drew-ave-s-mpls

As of right now aesthetically you can work with our design team and pick whatever you want for finishes based on your budget.

You can even have input on the elevation design.

The project is an open slate as of right now. That will change the longer you wait...

I'm happy to do a Zoom call with you if you have further interest in moving forward.

Tim Murphy
952.223.0999
Groundup-Development.com

5257 Drew Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55410

🏠Coming Soon
🔥Hot New Listing

If you know someone looking for a beautiful home that's only 3 years old.

This is the perfect place to call

Far too often we get calls from past clients or referrals asking, "I know you are a real estate investors... But will you help me sell my home❓️"

YES‼️

Will always be our answer.

Because spending the last 17 years building our TEAM and investing in real estate is about giving YOU our client a competitive edge, a new perspective and experience very few Minnestoa Realtors have.

We believe experience is the key to YOUR success.

That's WHY we have become Realtors who invest in real estate.

Daily we are tested with new problems we must find solutions for. Problems we have never faced even after 17 years in the trenches.

We LOVE every minute of it!!

It's 17 years of solving problems and discovering new ways to execute the Value Driven Approach, Tim Murphy created by being both a Realtor & Real Estate Investor, that will deliver YOU a BIG ROI (Return On Investment.)

So, the next time you see us talking about buying a great off market deal, remodeling a Linden Hills home or developing multi-million dollar homes...

Please ask yourself, "Is this the TEAM I want in my corner when it comes time to sell my biggest investment and capture maximum ROI?"

It was that question Tim Murphy posed to Joe when he was referred to us.

He had several Realtors he knew and could work with.

But, Murph asked, "Do they have the experience to create hidden value from your home... Because that's what my TEAM and I do everyday with my own money on the line."

Based on Joe's review below.

We believe he made the right choice.

Especially after we sold his home for $800,000 when others told him it wasn't possible.

The choice is yours.

We are here to help 🙂

Hi Amanda,

Below are my answers to your questions as your requsted:

Q: What is the breakdown on commission for the buyer brokerage/agent and the listing brokerage?

A: Commissions are 100% negotiable. Usually the buyer's agent gets 2.7% and the listing agent gets the difference.

Q: Is there an option to cancel our agreement if the sale/client-agent relationship is not going as expected?

A: Listing contracts are bilateral. Both parties must agree to the contract and both parties must agree to get out. I tell you this because there is no simple answer to this complex questions.

However, I can tell you... I ask my clients to make me aware of something they don't like about me or my services. I then ask for an opportunity to correct their grievance. If I am not able to do so. I am more than happy to cancel my contract and move on. I am not in the business of forcing people to work with me.

Q: Upon providing us with a CMA, how did you calculate our listing price within your CMA (this does not include reviewing our house in person as of yet)?

A: I can't provide you a CMA if I don't have the chance to see your home. If you want a general value for your home... I suggest you use the Tax Assessed Value as your generalization of value.

If you want an accurate assessment of what I believe is the market value of your home. It's imperative for me to see your home in its current state. Without doing so I can't deliver real value to you.

Q: Will you also represent the buyer?

A: 97% of the time I don't represent the buyer.

Q: How many clients have you worked with in the past and in what price range?

A: I have been selling real estate for 17 years. I have been involved in well over 1,000 real estate transactions.

Right now I am very focused on selling and developing homes in Linden Hills, Mpls & Edina. With that said, the price points are somewhere between $800,000 - $2,000,000+

CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE A PAST SALE OF MINE: EwingAve.com

Q: How familiar are you with homes that have sold or are currently for sale in the Linden Hills/55410 neighborhood within the past two years?

A: I am very familiar with this zip code 55410... DM me for more..

I believe, this is what you should receive from the agent you are going to hire when selling your home.

Because this is how I responded to someone, I have never met, reaching out to me through the internet, with the following questions regarding selling their home in the zip code 55410

By the way... I'm sharing this because these are GREAT questions 99% of home sellers NEVER ASK.

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Hi Amanda,

Below are my answers to your questions as your requsted:

Q: What is the breakdown on commission for the buyer brokerage/agent and the listing brokerage?

A: Commissions are 100% negotiable. Usually the buyer's agent gets 2.7% and the listing agent gets the difference.

Q: Is there an option to cancel our agreement if the sale/client-agent relationship is not going as expected?

A: Listing contracts are bilateral. Both parties must agree to the contract and both parties must agree to get out. I tell you this because there is no simple answer to this complex questions.

However, I can tell you... I ask my clients to make me aware of something they don't like about me or my services. I then ask for an opportunity to correct their grievance. If I am not able to do so. I am more than happy to cancel my contract and move on. I am not in the business of forcing people to work with me.

Q: Upon providing us with a CMA, how did you calculate our listing price within your CMA (this does not include reviewing our house in person as of yet)?

A: I can't provide you a CMA if I don't have the chance to see your home. If you want a general value for your home... I suggest you use the Tax Assessed Value as your generalization of value.

If you want an accurate assessment of what I believe is the market value of your home. It's imperative for me to see your home in its current state. Without doing so I can't deliver real value to you.

Q: Will you also represent the buyer?

A: 97% of the time I don't represent the buyer.

Q: How many clients have you worked with in the past and in what price range?

A: I have been selling real estate for 17 years. I have been involved in well over 1,000 real estate transactions.

Right now I am very focused on selling and developing homes in Linden Hills, Mpls & Edina. With that said, the price points are somewhere between $800,000 - $2,000,000+

CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE A PAST SALE OF MINE: EwingAve.com

Q: How familiar are you with homes that have sold or are currently for sale in the Linden Hills/55410 neighborhood within the past two years?

A: I am very familiar with this zip code. I not only help people buy and sell homes in this area. I also buy and sell properties of my own in this area as an infill developer with my company GroundUp-Development.com

I am confident in saying there are not many other agents who service this market that are more qualified than me because of my experience.

In the last few months I have done the following:

ACTIVE 4333 Ewing Ave S, Mpls - $2M+ (new construction)(off market deal)

SOLD 41005 Linden Hills Blvd, Mpls - $2M+ (new construction)(off market deal)

SOLD 4005 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls - $1.1M

SOLD 3944 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls - $800K

These are just a few of the transactions I have done in the last few months.

Q: How much will selling our house cost (i.e.; the listing prep, marketing, qualify showings, handle all legal paperwork, negotiations, inspection/appraisal conditions, coordinate closings/final walkthroughs, etc.)

A: I would prefer talking this through with you in person. Again, this is a complicated question that doesn't have a simple answer. There are a million different ways for me to answer. Once I have a better understanding of your goals and expectations when we meet in person. The more effective I will be in answering this question.

Q: What is your sale to list price ratio over all? Within the Linden Hills/55410 area, if applicable?

A: 100% - Over the last 4 years I have sold every home I listed.

Q: What’s your average days on the market?

A: The homes at 4005 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls - $1.1M and 3944 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls - $800K both sold in less than a week.

I don't know the exact number... But if I had to guess, I am selling 95% of my homes in less than 30 days. Many in less than 2 weeks.

Q: What % of your listings have fallen through?

A: 0% - If you would like, I can see if my client at 4005 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls - $1.1M would be open to talking with you about how happy they were with my services.

Do you have any other questions I can answer for you?

I'm here to help 🙂

Tim Murphy
AskMurphShow.com

Hot New "Linden Hills" Listing Just Hit The Market‼️

4 Bed - 4 Bath - 2 Car

$1.1M

The Geothermal Heating & Cooling System in this home is just one of many unique features it has.

Ask us what it costs to heat and cool the home.

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NEW Listing -- New Construction in Heart of Edina! 6008 Oaklawn Ave S, Edina
$1,650,000.00 5BD, 5BA, 2CG 4400sq ft

OPEN SLATE -- We have many Designs & Options for this Home PLUS the TEAM to do BUILD IT for you! Bring your DREAMS and let us Create this Home for You!
Message me for more details
****Photos are some of our past projects New Construction

NEW LISTING!! Major REMODEL
3504 41st Ave S, Mpls
$495,000
4 BD, 2 BA, 2CG 1900 sq ft

Beautiful REMODEL!! Move in Ready -- New Kitchen, New SS Appliances, New Fixtures, Refinished Hardwoods, New Windows, Updated Main Level Bath, New Upper Level 3/4 bath, New Carpet, New Paint both Exterior & Interior. Private Upstairs Master Suite with New 3/4 Bath. Lower Level finished, perfect for game room, family room, exercise/workout room, crafts/ hobbies. 3 season porch & fenced backyard is BONUS! HUGE Newer 2 1/2 Garage.

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Excited to finally reveal what will soon be a staple project of the Linden Hills neighborhood in 2022.

Thanks to GroundUp Development &

COMING SOON - 3504 41st Ave S, Mpls
$495,000 4BD, 2BA, 2CG 1900 sqft
Beautiful REMODEL!! Move in Ready -- New Kitchen, New SS Appliances, New Fixtures, Refinished Hardwoods, New Window Inserts, Updated Bath, New Carpet, New Paint Outside Exterior & Inside. Private Upstairs Master Suite with 3/4 Bath. Lower Level Partially finished, perfect for game room, family room, exercise/workout room, crafts/ hobbies. 3 season porch & fenced backyard is BONUS! HUGE Newer 2 1/2 Garage.

With over 800 real estate transactions completed, we have solved countless problems, saved clients more money and achieved higher sales prices than the average agent. Knowing today’s MARKET DYNAMICS along with investment experience is the winning combination we provide to each of our clients. Interested in your current home's worth or thinking about buying this year, message me to discuss current market and your options!! I'm here to help :)

NEW DESIGN ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ NEW YEAR 2022
4333 Ewing Ave S, Mpls 5BD,5BA 4500sqft

Sophisticated Living with EXTREME STYLE has been melded together when crafting this Amazing One Of A Kind Home in the HEART of LINDEN HILLS on one of the best blocks. Look no further, this is what you have been waiting for -- Build this home or Design your Dream with US, We have a seasoned Team (contractor & designer) to make your vision come to life. There are many options available at this time. Message me for more information