What happens when the appraisal on a Minneapolis home comes in low?   When a Minneapolis home appraisal comes in below the contract price, the buyer’s lender will only fund the loan up to the appraised value, leaving a gap that someone has to cover. You have five real options: the buyer brings cash to […]

What makes a winning offer in Minneapolis right now?   In Minneapolis this spring, the strongest offer isn’t always the highest price — it’s the one that gives the seller the most certainty. That means a clean financing letter, a meaningful earnest money deposit, an inspection approach that protects you without scaring the seller, and […]

How much does it actually cost to sell a house in Hennepin County?   Most Minneapolis sellers pay roughly **8–10% of the sale price** in total selling costs. That’s typically 5–6% in agent commission (fully negotiable post-NAR settlement), about 0.34% in combined State Deed Tax and Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund Tax, owner’s title insurance […]

Do You Need a TISH Inspection to Sell Your Minneapolis Home?   Yes — if you’re selling a single-family home, duplex, townhouse, or first-time condo conversion in Minneapolis, the city requires a Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluation within three days of putting your home on the market and before any buyers can tour. The evaluation […]