faq: Top 5 Homes For Sale in Brookside KCMO this week
- 02/28/14 05:14 AM
In my line of work, I see a LOT of houses. Some are average; some have years of deferred maintenance issues; a few are in good to excellent condition; most are somewhere in between.
You can imagine how excited I was to find 5 houses in Brookside in such great condition with all the needed updates!
All 5 homes should be on the market within the next week or two. Wait til you see them; you'll understand why I was so excited!
My Favorite Client - Millennial Woman .
How to get the really good deals .
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faq: 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)
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faq: Organizing Your Home Search: That Was Easy!
- 05/06/13 02:43 PM
90% of home-buyers today begin gathering information on the internet well before they are even ready to look at a house or condo in real life (IRL). I've seen buyers actually build elaborate Excel programs to help organize the information they gather.
Then, when they're ready to start looking in person but not yet ready to talk to a real estate professional, they begin visiting Open Houses.
Have you done that? Have you looked on Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, Realtor.com, and all of the local brokerage sites you know about to find out what's Open this Sunday?
One lady I know told … (5 comments)
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faq: 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)
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faq: FAQ: What Is A Buyer Agency Agreement and How Much Does It Cost?
- 04/25/13 10:29 AM
Up until the 1990's, all agents represented the sellers of real property. Consumer Advocacy Groups petitioned Congress to demand that home buyers be given the same right to representation in real estate transactions that sellers have had throughout history. This resulted in the creation of Buyer's Agency. Not all states have embraced buyer agency to the extent that KS and MO have so check with a local agent in your state to find out how they handle this.
A buyer agency agreement is created when the Buyer and Agent sign a Buyer Agency Agreement. This creates a fiduciary relationship between the Buyer … (4 comments)
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faq: Why Don't You Post The Best Deal or A Great House Every Week?
- 04/23/13 03:20 AM
This is a question asked by a casual, maybe-someday-buyer who reads my blog. There are 3 answers:
1. Sometimes there is just not an extraordinary house on tour.
2. If there is a really great house that would work for one of my buyers, I'm going to call or email them about it first. Why would I tell the world about it before my client has the chance to see it and decide if they want it?
3. If there is an excellent deal that fits one of my client's criteria, I'm going to call or email them immediately. When … (50 comments)
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faq: Yes, I'd Like To See The Brick House For Sale in Prairie Village
- 04/23/13 03:18 AM
lol - I know this has happened to you too! The phone rings; I answer.
Caller: "Yes, I'd like to see the brick house for sale in Prairie Village. I don't remember the address - aside to wife - honey, what street was that house on?"
A conversation ensues while I wait patiently (patiently) for him to come back to the phone call he initiated. It's a bit amusing to listen as they try to retrace their drive to figure out which street they may have been on. More amusing is their combined description of the house they relay … (27 comments)
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faq: FAQ: Is It Better To Buy An MLS Number Or Hire A Real Estate Agent?
- 04/21/13 04:33 PM
Okay, this is filed under Frequently Asked Questions but, really, I don't get that many requests from someone about buying their own MLS number. I did today!
The woman who asked the question is a professional in the academic field so would have no reason to know anything about the MLS, how it was formed, who maintains it, or how it operates. Her question was a perfectly legitimate effort to attain knowledge and I was happy to contribute to her edification.
Apparently the woman's husband had been told (by a well meaning friend) that one could purchase their own MLS number, … (12 comments)
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faq: Frequently Asked Questions: Real Estate FAQ's
- 04/05/13 07:23 PM
This is an ongoing collection (starting today) of posts answering frequently asked questions from people who are buying or selling homes in the Kansas City area*. See also Home Buyer Tips and Advice, Sellers Tips & Advice, or Funny Stories and Parables.
How long does a Showing last? This is something many sellers worry about. How long do they need to be 'gone' while the buyers look through their home?
Showing Tips For The Hot Summer Temperatures in Kansas City reach the triple digits during the summer. Heat makes people tired and sometimes cranky. What can a seller do to make … (1 comments)
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faq: FAQ: How Much Are Closing Costs When Buying A House in Kansas City?
- 04/05/13 03:36 PM
This is a question I hear from all first time home buyers as well as many experienced buyers. First, know that Closing Costs will vary between states, counties, cities and even from one subdivision to another. For example, you will pay $2.60/$1,000 when you buy a home in Kansas; Missouri does not have that tax.
Here's a breakdown on estimates of costs that you will probably encounter in most residential real estate sales in and around the Kansas City Greater Metropolitan Area:
Title Fees: The title company checks to see that the title to the property is clear, offers title insurance, … (1 comments)
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faq: How Long Does A Showing On My House Last? Sellers Want To Know
- 01/31/13 02:42 AM
How long will a showing last? Sellers want to know how long showings last when their home is listed for sale. They need to know how long they'll need to stay away from their home while the buyers are viewing it.
Every buyer is different. Some will know in 5 seconds if they like or don't like the house while others may take 20 minutes to decide. If they do like the house, some buyers will stay in it for an hour or longer. They will be figuring out where every piece of their furniture will go, which drawer in the … (10 comments)
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faq: 9 Things You Can Do to Help Sell Your Multi-Family Home in Kansas City
- 10/22/12 03:01 AM
There are a ton of people out looking for duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to buy in the Kansas City area. Here's a list of the 9 Things You Can Do To Help Sell your Multi-Family Home quickly and for the best price. This also goes for apartment buildings.
1. Have ALL keys to all units, including the basement, storage & utility spaces. Buyers are going to want to examine the units and check out the furnace, A/C, plumbing, electric & structure.
If there are two buildings available in the same locale, producing about the same income, the one in the … (1 comments)
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faq: Tip: Showing Houses In the Heat of the Summer
- 07/05/12 04:12 AM
So, you want to sell your house but you wonder who's going to come see it and make an offer to buy it when the temperature is 100+ degrees. Good question! According to our Centralized Showing Service stats, there was a drop in the number of showings the first few days the temperature first reached the 100 degree mark. What does this mean for the home seller? It means that the number of people looking at your home may be fewer. It also means that those people out looking are serious about buying a house. Just like home buyers who … (9 comments)
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faq: FAQ: How Do You Know If You Got A Good Real Estate Agent?
- 02/19/12 07:49 AM
There are several things to look for in a real estate agent - the person you trust to help you sell your house or land.
Keeping in mind that one of the ways people will be searching for their next home is by doing an area search on a map, check this out:
This is where the map is pointed to a house listed for sale in Kansas City, Missouri. Now, we do have a Kansas City Kansas as well but neither Kansas City is in China. The Listing Agent either doesn't know how to place the pin in … (7 comments)
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faq: Visions of Dollar $igns Dance in Their Head
- 12/31/11 06:35 AM
As you know, many clients in 2011 decided to pull their money from stock market and low yielding retirement funds to buy rental properties that produce monthly income. When we first sit down for our initial consultation, the client is very happy with the thought of getting between $400 and $800/month on a $30,000 or $50,000 property.
They start calculating: $500/month on $30,000 = a 17% return! Paid for in 6 years! They are smiling from ear to ear with the thought of making this kind of return. The possibility of retiring with adequate income delights the investor. More calculations are … (7 comments)
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faq: 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)
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faq: Pop Up Agents Reviewed on Trulia
- 03/24/10 07:05 AM
Pop Up Agents Reviewed on Trulia
Here's a great example of a "Pop-Up Agent" and how the homebuyer feels about working with agents like this.
From Daisy : "I called an agent, they showed me a property after work one night on Friday, then on Saturday we looked at a few (all pretty close in location). While they spent the day with us (my fiance and I), I wasn;t feeling the relationship. He continued to use closing lines, and although we are lookng to find something quickly, it's annoying. He also suggested I do more "leg work" online, to get one … (1 comments)
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faq: How Long Do Things Last?
- 03/06/10 03:40 AM
How Long Do Things Last?
This is a question that many first time homebuyers ask. It's something many don't think about until after the home inspection. Later that day, I get a phone call from the homebuyer wanting to know that if this furnace is 5 years old, how much longer will it last? And what about the thermostat? Since these questions come up repeatedly, I thought I'd make a little chart showing the expected lifespan of various home components.
Life Expectancy of Home Components Chart:
The parts of your home will last longer and perform better … (8 comments)
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faq: Selling Your Kansas City Home for the Best Possible Price
- 07/18/09 06:00 AM
Selling a home is an art which requires balance between interpreting the objective data and a feel for what buyers are looking for today. Analysis of the data for all of Kansas City down to the data for the few blocks around your home is essential. This is the starting point.This gives you an idea of home values in your immediate vicinity as well as statistical data applicable to the Kansas City Real Estate Market.
Once you have a good overall view of your particular area and how it relates to the rest of Kansas City, you can begin to focus … (2 comments)
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