buying a home in kansas city: Are you sure you want ME to Show You This House? I'm Not Your Agent!
- 01/10/17 07:15 AM
This is a hard concept for many people to understand and Debe Maxwell explains it clearly here. Debe focuses on the concepts of agency and fiduciary duties here but there are additional reasons to work only with your own agent. One of the most important is that when you tour homes with your agent, they are learning what your likes and dislikes are. It's not just what you verbally identify as your tastes - it's also your body language and tone of voice. If you tour multiple homes with multiple agents, you are making it more difficult on yourself because your … (2 comments)
You hired me to look after your best interests and give you the benefit of my professional opinion. And, of course, you also told me that you'd like to buy a home of good value. One that will hopefully sell for more than you pay … (2 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: Home Buyers Frequently Encountered Misconceptions
- 02/07/14 06:44 AM
Home buyers, particularly first time buyers, usually start off with a number of misconceptions about buying a home. These are cleared up during our initial consultation. Following are some of the misconceptions I have encountered most frequently this past year. 1. Potential buyers believe they are well informed when they are not. There are hundreds of thousands of websites containing information about real estate. The problem is that all of these sites probably have at least one piece of accurate information on real estate transactions in your city, state and county. Which one piece of information is the right one? How … (0 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: Buying A Home Of Your Own; A Right of Passage
- 08/13/13 04:42 AM
Buying a home is often seen as a right of passage - an act that firmly transports one from being a college graduate working in the real world to a full blown responsible adult who owns their own home. Many first time homebuyers begin this transition by thinking about how they'd decorate and paint their home if they didn't have a landlord, pricing lawnmowers, deciding what kind of dog they'll get when they have a fenced yard, and even collecting furniture and kitchen appliances that will go in the home they buy. As the future buyers gather information and decide what … (0 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: Home Buyer Tips and Advice
- 05/06/13 07:41 AM
This is a collection of blog posts and articles to help people preparing to buy a home. Sellers can find help at Sellers Tips and Advice. Funny stories are now located in Funny Stories and Parables. How Do I Buy The House? First time home buyers in particular find the buying process to be somewhat mysterious and confusing. In this article, the buying process is broken down into easy to understand steps. Also see this short slideshow to learn about the home buying process from start to finish. Negotiations. How to get the most of what you want and the least … (7 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: Plastic or Glass? (not what you think:)
- 07/30/11 06:10 PM
This is a story about values. It was originally written for other Realtors but someone who isn't a Realtor found it, read it and encouraged me to publish it where home buyers could read it. So, here it is: When I was in college, we used to gather in my room every week to discuss our studies, professors, politics, relationships, music and whatever else entertained our thoughts of the day. One week I invited a girl on our floor to join us. She was not part of our regular group; she may have hinted that the laughter coming from across the … (19 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: The Buying Process Step by Step
- 09/18/10 06:09 PM
The Buying Process: Step by Step Choose Your Agent: Your real estate agent is your transaction manager, advisor, and negotiator. During our initial consultation, you explain your wants, needs, and plans to me so we're all working together to fulfill your goals. We also go over the buying process so you know what to expect once we present your offer to the seller. If you like, your agent can also use their professional tools and connections to help you find the home that's right for you. Financing: A Preapproval Letter or Letter of Guaranteed Funds must be presented with your Offer … (4 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: The Hat on Your Home
- 03/06/10 04:49 AM
The Hat on Your Home The roof on your home protects your house much as a hat protects your head from the elements. It keeps the rain and snow out and the heat in. It deflects the sun in the summertime. Proper care and maintenance of your roof will help extend its' life. Have your roof checked by a professional roofer every year. Check your roof after major storms that beat the roof with hail or high winds. Loose shingles or tiles need to be replaced so that water cannot come in. Asphalt shingles that are curling or worn indicate that … (2 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: 2010 Buyers: It's not my fault you are not on my "Short List"
- 01/16/10 08:52 AM
For all Kansas City homebuyers: This post, by Chris Walters in SC, tells you how to get the good deals in real estate. Savvy homebuyers and experienced investors already know this but for those of you with less experience, this is a great article on how to get the deals that everyone wants. If you are a serious buyer, this information will help you be successful in procuring that one in a million deal. Also see Pop Up Agents Reviewed ...
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Well, they are coming to Kansas City and they are looking for buyers to be on the show with their realtor. If you, or someone you know, is ready to buy and close in the next 1-4 months, they can apply to be on the show. Just call me and I'll send you an application.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with House Hunters, the show … (8 comments)
On Main Street in KCMO! Have you ever noticed it? If you are coming north from the Plaza, heading towards downtown, this will be on the east side of the street. (right hand side)
See, it's on top of the old TWA Building! You may have driven by it without noticing unless you remembered to look up. I took this picture Tuesday when we were out previewing condos. If you or someone you know is planning to buy or sell a home in Kansas City, I'd be happy to talk with you about your … (4 comments)
If you, or someone you know, wants to sell or buy a home in Kansas City, contact Maria Morton Maria Morton 435 Nichols Rd. 3rd Floor Kansas City, MO 64112 816.410.5499 Office 816.560.3758 Mobile Search All homes for sale in Kansas City A Buyer's Primer
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buying a home in kansas city: Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
- 05/13/09 03:52 PM
Meatloaf is right; two out of three ain't bad at all. Actually, when buying real estate, it's quite good.Here's what I mean:There are three important factors when evaluating a piece of real estate. 1) Location2) Condition3) PriceLocation is a huge consideration when choosing a home. You want to be close to something. Work, shopping, family, friends, school, the gym, or whatever is important in your life. Everyone wants to be close to something or someone. The most popular locations are generally more expensive per square foot than the less popular locations. What makes a location popular? A lot of people … (8 comments)
buying a home in kansas city: One Buyer's Misconception
- 02/22/09 06:25 AM
AHA! I learned something new that can help homebuyers. Recently, at an open house, I asked a woman how she had found that the house was open. This is something I do to find out where I should be advertising. The woman told me she had found it on my company web site. Great! That's one site that's working to give the people the information they need. The woman signs up to search, and keep track of available properties, through my website using the benefit of my paid up license. Then she says, "Oh, but I check all of the companies … (6 comments)
This is a hard concept for many people to understand and Debe Maxwell explains it clearly here. Debe focuses on the concepts of agency and fiduciary duties here but there are additional reasons to work only with your own agent. One of the most important is that when you tour homes with your agent, they are learning what your likes and dislikes are. It's not just what you verbally identify as your tastes - it's also your body language and tone of voice. If you tour multiple homes with multiple agents, you are making it more difficult on yourself because your … (2 comments)
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