As a real estate agent, licensed in Kansas and Missouri since 2011, I’ve helped countless sellers determine the best strategy for pricing their homes. Pricing your home is different for everyone, but the priorities are generally the same: maximize proceeds, selling on time while minimizing risk and reducing stress. I’ve seen firsthand how the right …
REALTORS® sometimes get a bad reputation, and it’s not entirely undeserved. The barrier to entry in real estate is low, leading to a wide range of skill levels, ethics, and professionalism. But there are plenty of exceptional agents out there, and most I work with daily are outstanding professionals. When the emotions of a sale …
Welcome to this 4-part series on building wealth through real estate investment! In this series, we’ll explore the four key ways rental properties can help you grow your wealth: cash flow, debt paydown, appreciation, and tax benefits. When done correctly, real estate is a powerful tool for diversifying your retirement portfolio. Plus, with four distinct …
How Successful Are ‘For Sale By Owner’ Sellers? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may ask yourself: “How successful are ‘For Sale By Owner’ Sellers? Could I sell my house myself and save the commission?” If that’s you, here’s some information you may find interesting: According to The National Association of Realtors’ annual …
How Accurate is Zestimate in Kansas City? Many people spend a lot of time on Zillow. But most don’t realize how inaccurate and outdated much of the information on Zillow can be. For buyers, finding houses that are already sold is frustrating. For sellers, seeing wildly inaccurate value estimates, or Zestimates, can be misleading. How accurate are …