You’ve likely heard the old saying “You never get a second change to make a first impression.” This is especially true when selling your house. Buyers are often bombarded with information during the home buying process. That means they can sometimes be quick to eliminate houses they don’t like for the smallest of reasons. As …
Virtually everyone who sells a house is hoping for the most money possible. That’s totally understandable, and a good real estate agent can make it happen. However, an overpriced house can actually cost sellers money. It usually starts the same way: in hopes of getting the highest price, sellers tend to price high to “save …
Of all the mistakes buyers can make during their home buying journey, throwing a wrench into the works of their mortgage qualification is a the top of the list. Qualifying for a mortgage often requires some very specific criteria. Any time you make changes to your financial situation, your ability to qualify can change. That’s why …
People often ask me: “Is remodeling my home a good investment?”. Other times it’s stated as fact: “Remodeling IS ALWAYS a good investment. Any money I put into my house, I’ll get back when I sell it”. My response is typically the same: “Well, maybe, but not likely”. In our article, Cost vs Value: What’s …
Are you in the market to purchase a home or investment property? Have you decided whether or not you will use a real estate agent to assist you with your purchase? Here’s something to consider: about 90% of buyers use a real estate agent or broker when purchasing a house. Buyers not using a real estate agent …
I Can Fix That! In the early days of my landlording journey, I used to be very hands-on with repairs and maintenance. When you self-manage your rental properties YOU are the person tenants call when something goes wrong. And if you don’t know anyone who can get a dishwasher up & running late on a …
Did you know house fires pose one of the greatest risks to your family’s safety at home? Fortunately, there’s a simple and cost-effective solution that can help mitigate this risk: smoke alarms. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends installing at least one smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside of each sleeping area, and on …
You’ve likely seen the headlines about house prices and rents going up. These increases have slowed somewhat, but it seems these higher prices are here to stay. Renters in the Kansas City Metro have seen the same thing. Landlords are raising rents, and/or deciding to sell their rental properties, making tenants move with uncomfortably short …
In a hot market, houses are often selling for more than the asking price. Often, sellers will receive offers above their asking price. However, is the highest offer the best? Not always. Most buyers need a mortgage to purchase a house, which will most likely require an appraisal. As a seller, you should know if …
Having a good understanding of home buyers and sellers is a very important part of the real estate business. Learning about buyers and sellers has plenty of obvious advantages. Here are a few highlights from the National Association of Realtors® latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: Buyers Sellers The main takeaways here are: If …