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7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Realtor Before Selling

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When you finally make the decision to sell your beloved home, you may have reservations about hiring a real estate agent. It may seem like a great idea to try to sell it on your own to save money on having to pay out a commission. But did you know that sellers who opt to work with an agent typically receive anywhere from $40,000 to $60,000 MORE for their property than going it alone? Plus, taking the FSBO route could result in a slower turnaround time for a sale to be finalized! Here are 7 reasons why you should hire a Realtor when  selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Education & Experience When you hire a real estate agent, you don't need to know everything about real estate in order to sell your home. You can rely on us to use our education and experience to effectively market your home at a price you agree to and seal the deal. 2. We Have Our Finger on the Pulse of the Market Market conditions will govern your selling process, this is why we stay on

Common Household Pests that Could be Scaring Buyers Away

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While we all know that living in a home and finding mice, roaches, or ants is not fun, it's even worse when you're in the process of selling your home. At eXp Realty, we want to help you sell a Lake of the Ozarks home quickly , and part of that involves ridding it of any pests who may have taken up dwelling in your home over the winter months or have made their way in to hide from the spring showers. Here are a few common ones to look for and how you can keep them at bay during selling and showing. Ants These little critters love to live pretty much anywhere. They could be marching around your kitchen, or lining your back porch. No matter where they've decided to dwell, it's time to evict these unwanted tenants, and tell them to move along. First, you have to find the entry points and seal them with caulk. You can use natural repellants such as cinnamon, coffee grounds, garlic, chili pepper or peppermint by leaving a sprinkling where the ants enter, or you can als