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B's Blogs Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Minneapolis?       Minneapolis Market Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Minneapolis? Is now a good time to sell a house in Minneapolis? Yes, for sellers who price to the current market. Twin Cities homes averaged 42 days on market in June 2026 and sold for 99.6% of their original list price, with […]
B's Blogs Do You Need a Buyer’s Agent? Here’s What No One Tells You         Do You Need a Buyer’s Agent in Minneapolis? Here’s the Truth. Can you get a better deal on a home by skipping a buyer’s agent? No. In Minneapolis – and most markets – cutting out your buyer’s agent doesn’t reduce the seller’s commission or lower the purchase price. What it does […]
B's Blogs What I Do With Buyers Before We Ever Make an Offer         Real Estate, Clearly  ·  Brandyn Negri For Buyers · Minneapolis What I Do With Buyers Before We Ever Make an Offer The buyers who win in this market aren’t the luckiest. They’re the most prepared. Here’s exactly how I get you there. By Brandyn Negri  ·  June 2026 What should buyers […]
B's Blogs Why Some Lake of the Isles Homes Sell in Weeks — and Others Sit for Years City Lakes Market Why Some Lake of the Isles Homes Sell in Weeks – and Others Sit for Years By Brandyn Negri  ·  May 2026  ·  4 min read In the City Lakes right now, value isn’t moving as one market. A home priced between one and two million is selling in roughly two to […]
B's Blogs How to Handle Multiple Offers on Your Minneapolis Home What should you do when you get multiple offers on your Minneapolis home? When several offers land at once, slow the process down instead of speeding it up. Set a single review deadline so every buyer submits their highest and best terms, then weigh each offer on financing strength, contingencies, closing timeline, and earnest money […]
B's Blogs How much earnest money do you need for a Minneapolis home offer — and when can you get it back? How much earnest money do you need for a Minneapolis home offer — and when can you get it back? Most Minneapolis buyers put down 1% to 3% of the purchase price as earnest money in 2026 — roughly $4,000 to $10,000 on a $400,000 home, and $20,000 to $60,000 on a luxury offer in […]
B's Blogs Will You Owe Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Minneapolis Home? Do you pay capital gains tax when you sell your Minneapolis home?   Most Minneapolis sellers pay zero capital gains tax on a primary residence sale. The federal home sale exclusion lets you exclude up to $250,000 of profit if you’re single or $500,000 if you’re married filing jointly, and Minnesota follows that same exclusion […]
B's Blogs Do You Need a Sewer Scope Inspection on a Minneapolis Home? Should you add a sewer scope inspection to your Minneapolis home offer?   Yes — on almost any Minneapolis home built before and /or about 1980, and especially anything in Linden Hills, Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, Kenwood, or Cedar-Isles-Dean. A sewer scope costs $125–$500, takes under an hour, and catches private-lateral damage that […]
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B's Blogs What Happens If Your Minneapolis Home Appraisal Comes In Low? 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 […]
B's Blogs How to Write a Winning Offer on a Minneapolis Home 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 […]
B's Blogs How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Minneapolis? (Hennepin County, 2026) 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 […]
B's Blogs Do You Need a TISH Inspection to Sell Your Minneapolis Home? 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 […]
B's Blogs Do You Need a Buyer Broker Agreement to Tour Homes in Minneapolis? Do You Need a Buyer Broker Agreement to Tour Homes in Minneapolis? Do you have to sign a buyer broker agreement before touring homes in Minneapolis? In most cases, yes — but the agreement might be a limited touring agreement rather than a full buyer broker agreement. As of August 17, 2024, the NAR settlement […]
B's Blogs Cedar-Isles-Dean Real Estate Market Update Cedar-Isles-Dean Real Estate Market Update – February 2026Cedar-Isles-Dean Real Estate Market Update February 2026 | Rolling 12-Month Market View   If you own a home in Cedar-Isles-Dean, you may be wondering: • Is now a good time to sell?• How long are homes taking to sell?• Are buyers still active in Minneapolis?• What price range […]
B's Blogs When a Home Stalls on the Market, Clarity Matters More Than Urgency Why Some Good Homes Stop Selling — And What to Do Before You Panic If your home has been on the market and momentum has slowed — fewer showings, no offers, or just a general sense that things feel stuck — this is a moment worth pausing, not rushing. A listing that isn’t selling doesn’t […]
B's Blogs Thinking About Selling This Spring? Read This First. Thinking About Selling This Spring in Minnesota? Start Here Every winter in Minnesota, I hear the same questions: “Is now really the best time to sell?”“Should I wait until spring?”“I’m not motivated yet—it’s winter and there’s so much to do before I’d even call an agent.” If any of that sounds familiar, this article is […]
B's Blogs Why Today’s Housing Market Rewards Strategy, Not Speed The Twin Cities housing market has shifted in a meaningful way—away from speed and toward strategy. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how powerful it is to truly understand people—not just their price point or timeline, but their story. I recently read How to Know a Person by David Brooks, and one idea deeply connected with […]
B's Blogs Rolling Green Edina Real Estate Guide | Luxury Homes & Market Trends Exploring Rolling Green & West Edina: A Guide to One of Minnesota’s Most Prestigious Neighborhoods If you’re considering buying a luxury home in Edina, the Rolling Green area—and its neighboring enclaves Hilldale and Interlachen Park—deserve your attention. This part of West Edina is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, estate-sized lots, and a lifestyle that […]
B's Blogs Why So Many Buyers Want to Call Minnetonka Home Why Buyers Are Falling in Love with the Minnetonka Lifestyle If you’ve ever spent an afternoon on Lake Minnetonka, you already know the feeling — the energy of the water, the charm of the lakeside towns, and the sense of community that defines this west-metro gem. Minnetonka isn’t just a place to live; it’s a […]
B's Blogs October Market Kickoff: What Twin Cities Buyers and Sellers Should Know This Fall As we turn the calendar to October 1st, the Twin Cities real estate market enters one of its most interesting seasons. Fall often gets overlooked compared to the busier spring and summer months, but for many buyers and sellers, October offers real opportunity. Why October Matters in Real Estate Less Competition: With many families settled […]
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