Everyone Asks Realtors the Wrong Question. July 17, 2026 Michael McGivern Uncategorized Comments Off on Everyone Asks Realtors the Wrong Question. “How’s the market?” It’s the most common question I get. And it’s the least useful one you can ask. Not […] Read more
How to Spot a Good Deal in the Twin Cities July 8, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Buying Comments Off on How to Spot a Good Deal in the Twin Cities Most buyers are chasing the prettiest listing on the block. That’s exactly why they keep losing. Here’s what a genuinely […] Read more
My Core Values July 1, 2026 Michael McGivern Uncategorized Comments Off on My Core Values White-Glove Service, Without the Performance Real service isn’t about scripted touchpoints or closing gifts. It’s about paying attention, following through, […] Read more
Sometimes You Run the Perfect Play and It Still Doesn’t Work. June 17, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Selling Comments Off on Sometimes You Run the Perfect Play and It Still Doesn’t Work. I have a listing right now that I’m proud of. Priced it right. Marketed it well. Packed open houses, great […] Read more
Your Realtor Said They Put You First. Did They Mean All of It? June 3, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Selling Comments Off on Your Realtor Said They Put You First. Did They Mean All of It? Restaurants love to talk about customer service. But service is just one piece. If the music’s too loud, the drinks […] Read more
Real Estate Needs More Truth-Telling Pirates. May 29, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Selling Comments Off on Real Estate Needs More Truth-Telling Pirates. Anthony Bourdain didn’t become famous by making cooking look glamorous. He became famous by telling the truth about what actually […] Read more
Nobody Swipes Right after 33 Photos of a Driveway. May 19, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Ownership, Home Selling Comments Off on Nobody Swipes Right after 33 Photos of a Driveway. Searching for a home online is exactly like a dating app. You have about three seconds to make someone stop […] Read more
Your Agent Needs to Be a Chameleon. May 5, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Buying, Home Selling Comments Off on Your Agent Needs to Be a Chameleon. No two real estate transactions are the same — and that’s not a cliché, it’s an operational reality that separates […] Read more
Your Couch Is Disgusting. So Is Mine. April 28, 2026 Michael McGivern Uncategorized Comments Off on Your Couch Is Disgusting. So Is Mine. I had my couch cleaned for the first time in years last week. I won’t tell you what they found. […] Read more
Show Your Work April 22, 2026 Michael McGivern Home Ownership, Home Selling Comments Off on Show Your Work Remember being told that in math class? It wasn’t just about getting the right answer — it was about proving […] Read more