When buying a house or making changes to your current one, it’s worth knowing what things affect resale value. Some things people love or don’t mind about a home are deal-breakers for others. As a real estate agent, I have this conversation often. Whether you’re a buyer touring houses or a homeowner making renovations, here’s …
Properly timing the sale of your home means aligning it with everything else that’s going on in your life. Whether you’re aiming to move during summer break or juggling the sale of your current home alongside buying another, knowing how much time you’ll need is key. Here’s a practical guide for how long it takes …
One question on the minds of many homeowners is “Should I sell now, or wait until rates come down?” It’s a fair question; here’s the honest answer: for most people in the Kansas City market, your personal situation matters far more than where rates (or prices) are going (or not going) in the near future. …
You’ve searched, negotiated, survived inspections, and signed what feels like an unlimited stack of documents. At this point, you’re probably just ready to get to the finish line. However, before you sit down at the closing table, do yourself a favor and schedule a final walk-through. Once you close, the house is yours, so here’s …
If you purchase a home in the Kansas City area, you’ll likely see a “Sellers Disclosure and Condition of Property Addendum (Residential)”, also known as the Seller’s Disclosure. This is a form completed by the seller(s) stating what they know about the condition of the house, age of its major components, as well as what’s …
Kansas and Missouri are both “buyer beware” states. Caveat emptor. However, that doesn’t mean you can get away with hiding problems with your house when selling. Sellers in both states are required to disclose known defects to buyers when selling their home, but that doesn’t always happen. Whether you’re downplaying a known issue or quietly …
Having success when selling your home often comes down to doing the all of little things right, but figuring out what those things are can be harder than it sounds. Many people tell stories about what worked or didn’t work when they’ve sold a house in the past. The problem is what worked for your …
Wholesalers are people who sign contracts to purchase distressed properties, then flip those contracts to investors for a fee. It’s a technique real estate investing “gurus” teach as a starting point for beginners. Students are told they can get started with no money, no equipment, and no license. They just have to pay the “guru” …
The “Spring” Consensus vs. Reality It’s common to hear people talk about the spring real estate market as the best time of year to sell your house. Most data points to June and July as the golden months for sellers. While the calendar matters, “the best time” depends entirely on whether you are optimizing top …
Occasionally, people tell me they’re planning to move but want to keep their house as a rental. I love the idea of owning rentals in Johnson County, KS. Rentals were my introduction to real estate. But not every house makes a good rental, and not everyone is suited to be a landlord. If you’re considering …