buyers agent: First Steps To Buying A Home In Olathe or Kansas City - 11/23/09 09:52 AM
When it comes to buying a home, there are really only two primary steps.
1. Get pre-approved
2. Find a realtor you trust
Getting pre-approved is like getting your license to shop for a home. You don't want to waste your time looking at homes that aren't … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Search The MLS - Click Here To Start Your Kansas City Area Home Search - 06/29/09 11:28 AM
Click house to start your Kansas City area home search!
Are you searching for an Olathe house, Johnson County condominium, Overland Park townhouse, acreage or other Kansas City area property? If so, Brad Papa is here to offer you the finest real estate services available to meet your needs. … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Questions To Ask When Interviewing Realtors...With Papa Answers! - 06/26/09 10:41 AM
1. Are you a full-time professional REALTOR®?Yes! While many agents pursue real estate as a part-time job, I have been a full-time agent for almost six years. My clients are my #1 professional priority, not another job.
2. What geographic areas do you specialize in?I am licensed in both Kansas and … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Earnest Money Deposit Explained - 06/08/09 10:35 AM
So you found your dream home and you are going to write an offer. Why did your real estate agent ask you to bring along your checkbook?
When you finally find your dream home and want to make an offer, you will also be required to put down earnest money in the form … (1 comments)
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buyers agent: Why First Time Home Buyer's Need A Real Estate Agent - 04/27/09 11:46 AM
One of the most common mistakes I see with first time home
buyers is being distracted with the sellers decorating style, or lack thereof. Many buyers
cannot visualize how a home would look with different paint colors and/or
carpet, or even how it would look with their own furniture. … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: How To Find A Real Estate Agent In Olathe Kansas - 04/27/09 10:52 AM
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It's time! You are ready to buy or sell in the
Olathe real estate market, but you are now wondering how to you find a
qualified, professional Olathe real estate agent?
Here are some common ways people find
agents:
Word of mouth/referrals
Family/friend in the business … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Top 8 Ways That Pre-Approval Will Benefit You - 04/21/09 10:02 AM
1. Interest rates are usually locked for a set period. Getting pre-approved will let you know in advance exactly what your payments will be on offers you choose to make.
2. You won't waste time considering homes you cannot afford.
3. You can select the best loan package without being … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Reasons Brad Papa Should Be Your Olathe Real Estate Agent - 04/19/09 11:45 AM
Non-Pushy Attitude
A home is a huge purchase, and a decision that you should be 100% comfortable
making. We look at homes based on your desires; I don’t try to force you to like
a home. We write a contract when you find YOUR dream home. We work at … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: What To Look For When Looking At Olathe Home For Sale - 04/19/09 11:43 AM
The house you ultimately choose to call home will play a major role in your family's life. A home can be an excellent investment, of course, but more importantly, it should fit the way you really live, with spaces and features that appeal to everyone in the family At easy … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Stop Renting In 2009 : 10 Reasons To Buy A Home In Olathe or Kansas City - 04/19/09 11:36 AM
Low Interest Rate: Interest rates are historically low, so buy now and lock in at a great rate! Click here for a mortgage calculator
Save On Your Taxes: Did you owe taxes to the government this year? Buying a home in 2009 can help lower your taxes! If you purchase before … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Olathe Real Estate - All About Homeowners Insurance - 03/25/09 12:08 PM
As soon as you make an offer on an Olathe home, you should contact your insurance agent to set-up a homeowner's insurance policy. Most insurance professionals have a lot of experience in working with homeowners and can offer useful tips about home ownership, particularly regarding home safety and keeping your premium low. … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Tips For Determining Your Home Search Critera - 06/16/08 12:30 PM
The house you ultimately choose to call home will play a major role in your family's life. A home can be an excellent investment, of course, but more importantly, it should fit the way you really live, with spaces and features that appeal to everyone in the family At easy home … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Check Out Your Kansas City Area Real Estate Agent - 05/27/08 10:57 AM
Did you know that real estate agent's license information is public record? It's always in your best interest to double check that your real estate agent has a current license to work in your state.
Kansas Real Estate Commission: https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-krec-verification/index.do
Missouri Real Estate Commission: https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-krec-verification/index.do
All Other States : http://www.homes-and-real-estate.com/stateinfo.htm
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buyers agent: Stop Renting : 11 Reasons To Buy A Home - 04/14/08 02:08 PM
Low Interest Rate: Interest rates are historically low, so buy now and lock in at a great rate! Click here for a mortgage calculatorLots of Choices: Housing volume is at an all time high, so you have a lot of inventory to choose from when searching for your dream home. Stop Paying … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Reasons Brad Papa Should Be Your Olathe Real Estate Agent - 04/09/08 08:02 PM
Non-Pushy Attitude A home is a huge purchase, and a decision that you should be 100% comfortable making. We look at homes based on your desires; I don’t try to force you to like a home. We write a contract when you find YOUR dream home. We work at … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: How Many Homes Should I Look At Before I Buy? - 04/04/08 10:13 AM
Most experts agree that after you've looked at 20-25 homes, it becomes hard to keep them separate in your mind. Plus, in today's buyer's market, waiting too long to make a decision may mean your dream home is already sold.
While 15-20 is a good rule of thumb, in reality, there … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: What To Look For When Looking At Homes - 04/02/08 12:45 PM
The house you ultimately choose to call home will play a major role in your family's life. A home can be an excellent investment, of course, but more importantly, it should fit the way you really live, with spaces and features that appeal to everyone in the family At easy home … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Seven Steps Your Real Estate Agent Performs Prior To Closing - 04/02/08 11:34 AM
Wondering what happens just before your house closes? While you are busy packing, your Olathe real estate agent is also very busy ensuring that your house closes on time. Prior to your closing, your Olathe real estate agent will be performing the following duties:
1. Confirming your mortgage loan approval, which may … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: Title Insurance Explained For Buyer - 04/01/08 12:12 PM
When property is sold or refinanced, the lender and or buyer needs a preliminary title report to see exactly what liens and encumbrances are against the property. A copy of this report will be sent to you, your ender and your Olathe real estate agent, Brad Papa for review. Items that … (0 comments)
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buyers agent: What Is An Earnest Money Deposit? - 04/01/08 12:00 PM
At the time a written offer on a property is initiated, you will be required to make a depot in the form of a personal check. The amount deposited will be kept in the trust account of the listing Companies title company. The exception to this is the case of a … (0 comments)
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