for sellers: Buyer Etiquette: How To Get The Home You Want
- 04/21/14 05:23 PM
As most people know, the real estate market shifts between a buyers' or sellers' market, depending on supply and demand. However, regardless of which market we're currently in, buyer etiquette can help you get the home you want with the least amount of stress. It may sound odd to some, especially first-time homebuyers, but manners matter when it comes to the real estate transaction. I'm not talking about "Please" and "Thank you." So, what exactly does this mean? Buyer etiquette is not only about doing the things that are vital to helping sales go through but it's also about general manners … (1 comments)
for sellers: Should You Pay Discount Points?
- 04/21/14 05:20 PM
When you see mortgage loans advertised online, you may think those rates are for everybody, but they aren't. Known as benchmark mortgage rates, the best rates are for borrowers with perfect credit and who are buying a home well within conforming loan limits with a large down-payment as icing on the cake. The rates you see may be teaser rates and they aren't going to be available to you when you apply for a loan. That's because banks will charge you "discount" points to give you their best rate. You're not required to pay points, but it's a choice if you … (0 comments)
for sellers: Mobile technology for Real Estate Professionals
- 02/17/14 07:24 PM
Mobile technology has given real estate professionals more choices for extending their scope of service. Smartphones and tablets help in making decisions faster, deliver more services and maximize your time. Also, mobile technology helps in increasing your customer service value. This is because clients are expecting you to always be accessible and highly responsive to their needs, making mobile technology a necessity rather than an option. A survey conducted by National Association of REALTORS® in 2011 revealed the top three most valuable tools for real estate professionals: tablet computers, mobile and desktop tools, and real estate CRM solutions, respectively. Understanding your … (0 comments)
for sellers: Stay away from short sale fraud
- 02/17/14 07:21 PM
* Be 100% sure that the counseling agency you are using to solve your payment issues is listed on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s list of approved counseling agencies. * When these criminals find out that you are having a hard time paying for your monthly mortgage, they’ll suddenly appear at your door to give you a list of solutions. Most of the time, the deal is to lend them the title of your home and rent it from them, thus leading the homeowners to end up homeless. Sign over your home’s title if, and only if, you are … (1 comments)
for sellers: "Experiencing No-shows"
- 11/12/13 07:39 PM
Person involved in the real estate business, rental properties and even investing for a period of time has had to deal with a no-show. No show is indeed a total waste of time and can even drain important time away from other valuable activities. Here are the things to consider in dealing with no-shows and not letting them mess up your life! 1. Better Screen - Recognize your client and who are you working for. It is important to create the word “first impression”. Be sure to impress new clients by providing them accurate information and communication and making yourself always … (2 comments)
for sellers: An Essential - Home Inspections
- 08/11/13 09:48 PM
Did you experience a buyer that did not feel as rough a home inspection by a licensed professional is necessary? Most often you come across this situation when new construction is involved, or when “Uncle Tom knows everything about houses.” Clearly, despite the good objectives of a friend or relative, unless they are a licensed home inspector there are several issues that can overlooked thereby amplifying the chances of some sort of repair or system breakdown in the near future. Even with recent construction, items can be unintentionally missed by the contractor. Some heard of a new home that had carpenter … (2 comments)
for sellers: Make your Basement Leakage and Termites Free!
- 06/18/13 01:16 AM
Majority of homes may have at least one or more locations along the perimeter of the building where the grading is moreover flat or slopes backward toward the structure. Once the ground next to the foundation is flat or slopes to the structure, it makes the soil to stay moist. Wet soil can double or triple the stress towards the foundation wall.
This shared with expansive soil or packed sub-soils can lead to breaks, movements and eventually leakage. The grading or drainage should be modified to avoid this. The grading and drainage should be slope away from the foundation at … (0 comments)
for sellers: Tips on your Houseplants and Lawn!!!
- 06/13/13 01:43 AM
ü To avoid injury on your lawn, avoid walking on frozen grass. ü Lawns that were planted this past fall will require watering during dry periods when the land is not frozen. ü Unfinished dormant seeding in December can be done in January. First hand scrape or verti-cut areas to be planted. Keeping gathering or cutting down leaves to prevent pile up of leaves. Leaves can smother grass. ü Keep away from spring rush. Have your lawn mower boosted now. ü Houseplants valued being watered with warm tap water for this time of the year. ü Fertilize houseplants every other month in the winter. … (1 comments)
for sellers: Stay away from short sale scams
- 04/22/13 02:49 AM
Be 100% sure that the counseling agency you are using to solve your payment issues is listed on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s list of approved counseling agencies. When these criminals find out that you are having a hard time paying for your monthly mortgage, they’ll suddenly appear at your door to give you a list of solutions. Most of the time, the deal is to lend them the title of your home and rent it from them, thus leading the homeowners to end up homeless. Sign over your home’s title if, and only if, you are directly … (0 comments)
for sellers: Smart decisions about mobile technology
- 04/22/13 02:46 AM
Mobile technology has given real estate professionals more choices for extending their scope of service. Smartphones and tablets help in making decisions faster, deliver more services and maximize your time.
Also, mobile technology helps in increasing your customer service value. This is because clients are expecting you to always be accessible and highly responsive to their needs, making mobile technology a necessity rather than an option. A survey conducted by National Association of REALTORS® in 2011 revealed the top three most valuable tools for real estate professionals: tablet computers, mobile and desktop tools, and real estate CRM solutions, respectively.
Kansas City is a very good area for investers in both single family homes to apartment & commercial buildings.We have lots of inventory for residential and commercial listings.
As most people know, the real estate market shifts between a buyers' or sellers' market, depending on supply and demand. However, regardless of which market we're currently in, buyer etiquette can help you get the home you want with the least amount of stress.
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