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The success of HGTV and the plethora of online information has shifted the ground rules of real estate sales. Any seller who has not sold a home in the past five years is in for a shock: Everything you thought you knew about selling a home has changed. What needs to be understood are new […]

As a Realtor I’m often asked with today’s technology why should a home buyer or seller need a Realtor?  The Internet is a great place to start the home-buying or selling process, but it should never be your only go-to resource when it comes to making such an important decision. Here are 3 top reasons […]

Helping service for seniors and their families transition into different housing options. Listen to my Podcast. Simply go to my website https://tomslupske.com/ and click on PODCAST in the upper right. What’s your Home’s Value?  RE/MAX dominates the real estate market nationally, once again we’re #1 in closed sales. RE/MAX Results is #1 for transactions in […]

There are a million different rationales when is the best time to buy a house. It really depends on your situation and finances. Once upon a time, before the Internet and online viewing of homes, the Spring was always considered the best time to buy. Maybe that was due to Spring fever because you’ve been […]

TomsTIP: Many sellers think all they need to do is vacuum before selling and list with a friendly agent. Well, there’s more, a lot more! Let’s start by what needs to be done before listing. To help know what to do I’ve created this general list. To have a specific list I can help. 7 […]

Radon tests are now the norm. Like home inspections have grown over the years, Radon tests on homes have become the norm. These are usually conducted at the same time as the home inspection. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends every home be tested for radon. In Minnesota, MDH estimates one in three homes has […]