Ben Trudeau's (bigben94) Blog

I've been in multiples with buyers I represent twice in the last two weeks!  Sellers, when you price your home, make sure it's the most charming home at the price.  If it's not, then reduce the price until it is, or make improvements to the home until it is.  And by improvements I don't mean pain...

I have more buyers that ever.  When I call to set up showings in many neighborhoods, a couple of them are always "Sold, Pending Inspection."  So I know it's not just me! But they are ALL  looking for a deal.  So sellers beware:  You must price competitively.  You must put the home in better condi...

It's hard to believe that in this market people are sometimes refusing showing requests. I know, I know...you have a hard life and a busy schedule, but I'm trying to help make it easier by selling your home. So say, "Yes!" and I'll be happy to bring my clients through and help you get an offer. A...

As the men and women who served in the armed forces and military hospitals came home from World War II, America faced a housing shortage.  At the same time, America had a surplus of steel because it was no longer needed for the war effort.  In 1947, behind the vision of Carl Strandlund, and with ...

Wow!  After a slow fall and winter, the market has perked up.  I had six parties that wanted to make offers on my week old listing in Prior Lake.  I have two associates that represented buyers in mulitple offers that same week.  In fact, they both ended up in multiple offers twice!  Well priced h...

It’s hard to miss the media’s coverage of the changes in the housing market. As real estate professionals we are more aware than anyone how the market is changing. With the current inventory of homes on the market, buyers can have a hard time determining which home will work for them. Instead of ...