The fear of stale home listings is very real. You’ve listed your home for sale and you’re feeling full of hope. But after several weeks (or months), all the initial excitement is dying down and you still don’t have a contract. At this point, every week is bringing fewer and fewer prospects. Stale home listings… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Home Listings Go Stale
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It’s every home seller’s worst nightmare: you have a dollar figure or range in mind about how much your home is worth. But when the appraisal comes in, it’s lower — a jaw-dropping amount lower — than what you expected. Receiving a low home appraisal happens more than one might think. But is the appraisal… Continue reading Low Home Appraisal: How to Avoid Them
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As a whole, the United States has been experiencing one of the longest-running seller’s markets in its history. And good news for sellers: it doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon. But what does a seller’s market mean, and how is it different than a buyer’s market? Here’s a quick breakdown of buyer’s markets… Continue reading The Difference Between a Buyer’s and Seller’s Market
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Comparing mortgage loan types sounds about as fun as a root canal. But it’s an important part of the home buying process. Choosing a loan based on interest rates alone isn’t the end-all factor, and knowing the differences between loan types can save you money and hassle in the long run. Three common mortgage loan… Continue reading VA, FHA, Conventional Mortgage Loan Types: What’s Right for Me?
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Selling a property is a complex legal transaction, one that includes many moving parts and multiple professionals to handle the details. To ensure each person is paid fairly for their services, buyers and sellers pay closing costs at the end of the transaction. In total, closing costs make up about 5 to 10 percent of… Continue reading Closing Costs Explained: What to Expect and How to Plan
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Ready to buy your first home in Kansas City? Here are 12 frequently asked questions first-time homebuyers should know to learn more about the process and set the stage for buying success! 1. Is Kansas City a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Data currently indicates that Kansas City is a seller’s market. However, it’s… Continue reading FAQs for First-Time Home Buyers in Kansas City
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Are you selling a home in Kansas City? It’s a process that many first-time sellers simply aren’t prepared for. Here are 12 frequently asked questions home sellers can learn more about in order to set the right expectations upfront. 1. How should I price my home in Kansas City? Price your home too low and… Continue reading FAQs for First-Time Home Sellers in Kansas City
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There are many reasons you may want to know the value of your home before hiring a realtor or taking the next step to list your home for sale. You may just be curious. Or, perhaps you simply want to educate yourself before making a decision. Whatever the reason, speaking with a licensed and experienced… Continue reading How Much is My Home Worth? 4 Ways to Estimate Your Home’s Value
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If you’re looking to sell your house in Kansas City, there are a few things you’ll want to do first. Prepping your house to sell may increase interest from potential home buyers and could even boost your home’s value as homes that appear to be well-maintained oftentimes yield higher returns. Here are seven things you… Continue reading Sell Your House in Kansas City – 7 Things To Do
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Getting multiple offers on your home is a good thing — usually. But not all home buyers are created equal, especially in a hot market like Kansas City. Selling a home is a lot like matchmaking, for buyers and sellers alike. You not only want a fair offer for your home, but you also want… Continue reading How to Find the Right Home Buyer
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Selling your home is quite an undertaking, even in our current seller’s market in Kansas City. You want to sell your home as quickly as possible to avoid some of the stress, but you also want to avoid lowball offers just to get it sold. Luckily, lowball offers aren’t necessarily a concern in today’s market. But,… Continue reading Selling Your Home? 9 Essential Home Updates You Should Make
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It’s a seller’s market in Kansas City, and now is a great time to make a profit on your home. But did you know that you could get even more for your home if you update your kitchen? Kitchens (and bathrooms) can sell a home faster and for more money than any other room. A… Continue reading 5 Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen and Increase Your Home’s Resell Value
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