The holidays are over and the New Year is well underway! Kansas City’s spring real estate market will be here before you know it. Spring may be a popular time to sell your home, but there’s a lot that goes into it. If you’re planning to sell your house this spring, NOW is the time …
On average, people stay in their homes for around 11-12 years before moving again. That’s essentially twice as long as they stayed just 20 years ago. Moving isn’t fun, and people often resist change. However, sometimes the benefits of moving just make sense. How do you know when it might be time to move? Has …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Contrary to popular believe, major remodeling projects are not always a good investment. That’s not to say making improvements won’t increase the value of your home. However, it’s important to know there is a difference between cost and value. This is one of the most common misunderstandings in real estate. People want believe that they’ll always …
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 …