When Buying or Selling a home,
think like a buyer’s agent
Posted on November 4, 2007
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It’s really just that simple. Look at your home like a professional would. If you can sell the pros, you can sell anyone. A professional real estate agent looks at more than 30 homes per week, so they should catch the important issues.
How an experienced buyer’s agent looks at a home:
1) Curb appeal, are there any negative location issues (i.e. busy road, shopping center, view)
2) Roof age and condition - A new roof starts at about $3500 for a starter ranch and can go up to $100,000 for a large home.
3) Windows - Are they they old wooden windows with broken latches, or new thermo pane?
Wondering what the home down the street sold for?
Posted on November 4, 2007
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We can let you know by email.
If you are considering selling your Johnson County home, you are probably wondering what other homes in the area are selling for.
There might be one home in particular that you’d like to know the sale price on, or you might be interested in all the homes that have sold recently in your neighborhood. We can help!
We can tell you exactly what any home sold for in your area. We will furnish you with a list of homes that have recently sold on your street or in your neighborhood. We can also tell you about homes similar to yours that are currently for sale.
What does the Title Company do?
Posted on November 3, 2007
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There are a couple of standard answers to this question. Title companies close on home purchases or the refinance of loans. Or, title companies insure title to my property. Most consumers do not have the slightest idea how to go about choosing a good title company. They rely on the expertise of their lender or real estate agent to guide them. This article is an attempt to explain the three functions of a title company, Research, Closing and Insurance, and give you some tips on choosing a good title company.
When a real estate agent turns in a contract to the title company a two part process begins. The Closer and Closing Assistant (the Processor) order a title commitment and begin processing the file. Read more
Buyers want to pay as little as possible for your home.
Posted on November 2, 2007
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Find out what it’s really worth, by email. Are you thinking of selling your home? You should know exactly what it’s worth before making such an important decision.
Let us do a “Comparative Market Analysis” for you, for free, and with no obligation. Also known as a CMA, this analysis compares your home to others that are currently on the market and to those that have recently sold.
As top Realtors, we determine the value of Johnson County homes daily. Using the information you provide below, we can perform a quick market analysis, and give you a free estimate of what your home is worth in today’s market.
Remember, market conditions can be different, even from one neighborhood to the next. We know take all these factors into account when determining the true market value of your home.
This service is completely free and without obligation. There are absolutely no strings attached. Why? We want the chance to show you our expertise as real estate agents.
Please provide some basic information on your home. We’ll get back to you quickly…
Buying Your First Home?
Posted on November 2, 2007
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Professional Realtors Are Your Guides.
You might be a a little unsure or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As a top Kansas City real estate agent, it’s my job to help you, from beginning to end. I’ll take the time to go through each step of the buying process and answer all your questions. Together, we’ll consider:
- How much can you really afford and are comfortable paying? Read more
Determining What Price to Offer
Posted on November 1, 2007
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When you decide to make an offer to buy a home, you already know what price the seller wants. But what price are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure?
Determining what price to offer requires some research. First, we review the recent sales of similar properties to establish a price range. Then, we compensate for other factors, such as the home’s condition, any improvements made, the current market conditions, and the particular circumstances of the seller. This will help you arrive at a fair price to pay for the home. Lastly, depending on your negotiating strategy, you adjust your “fair” price and determine what price you want to offer.
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For Sale By Owner - Unrepresented Sellers
Posted on November 1, 2007
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A few tips before planting a sign in your yard.
Do you know what a professional real estate agent does? Even if a yard sign did produce a prospective buyer at your door, think about how you will respond to these questions:
“How does your home compare to similar ones the neighborhood?”
“How did you determine the fair market value of this property?” Read more
Request a Pre-Listing Consultation
Posted on October 31, 2007
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On How I’d Market and Sell Your Home.
A “Listing Presentation” is an industry term for the formal presentation that a Realtor makes to prospective home sellers, trying to earn their trust and business. Don’t list your home with a real estate agent without it!
We’ll visit your home, and together we will walk through it, considering the positives and negatives (if any!). You will then see exactly how we would propose to sell your home, for as much as the market will bear, and within your time frame. We will tell you where we will advertise your home, both in print and on the web. With the dramatic growth in homebuyer usage of the web, you MUST have a top Realtor that knows how and can extensively market your home online! Read more
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