1:00 on a weekday looking at the hottest new listing to hit the market in SW Minneapolis. On the tele, right away from the living room, talking with the listing agent about their plan for receiving and reviewing offers. He said that the seller will sign an offer, right away, if it’s $50k over asking price to shut it down. We moved swiftly and submitted a $450k offer, no inspection, by 2:57pm. At 3:13pm I received a call from the listing agent saying he was sorry but the seller took another offer that came in just after 3:00pm. A $450k, all cash offer from a friend of the seller. A courtesy call to let us know we were in competition would have been nice, but it’s the seller’s call. A swift and competitive market. Keep the faith, keep the pace, and know it will come together for the right home!