Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Like millions of people around the world, you start and finish your day tackling important hygienic routines in your bathroom. With so much important time spent in this room, it's safe to say that it's a pretty important space in your home. Remodeling your bathroom can be an effective way to improve your home's value. With a little effort, you can improve your master bathroom in a way that any buyer would fall in love with. Here are a few easy ways you can update your bathroom before selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks! Add New Flooring Old, chipped linoleum can date a bathroom faster than anything else in the space. You can get away with laying new linoleum in your bathroom, but if you really want to update the space, opt for something updated and timeless like tile. Ceramic tile is still just as popular as ever, and you can even get a tile that mimics the look and texture of wood so you aren't straying from a warm spa-like feel. Freshen Up the Hardware...

Staging your home to sell is one of the easiest ways to show off your home's full potential and entice buyers. We've covered staging your home's living room and kitchen so far. This week we're going to focus on the master bedroom, which can be a very important room to many homebuyers. At eXp Realty , we care that you not only sell your home but that you find buyers who will be a great fit. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you prepare to stage a Lake of the Ozarks home. Use Caution with Color Choices The key to staging your master bedroom is to create a place that will feel comfortable and homey. Choosing the right colors can make a definite impact on the feeling of the room. If you currently have bold, bright colors, you may want to tone them down with something calmer like a light blue, green, beige or gray. Be Minimalistic One of the keys to staging is making sure that your room is completely decluttered. Allow potential buyers to see the room for itse...

When buying or selling real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks, transactions can become pretty complicated. Having a buyer's or seller's agent can make a world of difference in whether or not your transaction goes smoothly. But not all real estate agents are cut out for both sides of the spectrum. That's why it's so important to make sure you're working with an agent who specializes in your side of the transaction. This week we'll focus on the seller's side and things your seller's agent should do for you when you're selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks . 4 Things Your Seller's Agent Should Do For You: 1. Help You Get Your Home Ready For The Market Unfortunately, the home decor you have enjoyed the last few years may not be the same home decor you should use if you want to sell your house quickly. Most homeowners customize their decorations to their own personal styles, but homes for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks should be decor...

Selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is a big choice to make. You've lived in your home for many years and have made many great memories there. But sometimes, it's just time to move on. The best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks want to make sure selling your home is a smooth and quick process. So, this week we're sharing with you some home staging tips that'll prove to be worth your time. Get Rid of the Clutter We tend to accumulate a lot of stuff over the years, and where does all that stuff go? That's right. Stuffed in every nook and cranny we can find in our homes. Most of the time, never to be touched again. So before you list your home for sale, the first thing you should do is purge your home of all the unnecessary items you've collected over the years and simplify. Not only will this help make your home look more spacious and clean, but it'll leave less for you to move once you do sell your home. Plus, you'd be surprised at...

Over the years, we've made great strides in becoming the  best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks . Along the way we've found success around every corner and have thrived immensely. That success didn't just come out of thin air though.  eXp Realty  wouldn't be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of our key players. This week, we're spotlighting Ed Schmidt, Owner/Broker Associate  Lake of the Ozarks Realtor ®. One of Lake of the Ozarks’ top REALTORs and businessmen, Ed Schmidt, moved to the Lake in June of 1996. His diverse background and numerous business and personal connections in the Lake area make Ed one of the most sought after agents for buyers and sellers. He understands the market from residential & condos to commercial & land. Understanding market trends and knowledge of the value of property is only part of the process. True success comes in the negotiation of the transaction between the buyer and seller and giving t...

When selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , staging the home to show off its full potential to buyers is a MUST! By doing this, you'll highlight your home's strengths and downstage it's weaknesses - thus appealing to a greater number of potential buyers. eXp Realty has some helpful tips on how to stage your home like a pro: Furnish Your Space A common misconception that many homeowners tend to follow when furnishing their home is that by pushing furniture against walls they're making the room feel larger and creates better functionality. Actually, by doing so you're taking away from the room's potential. When staging rooms, you need to consider the function of the room. What purpose does it have in your home? For most people, the living room functions as a place of gathering for family and friends. To embrace this function, re-position your furnishings into comfortable conversational groups, and position them away from walls. This will create a more i...

Making a great and lasting first impression is the key to success in anything. When selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , typically the first impression is curb appeal. Does your home have the curb appeal to catch a buyer's eye? While it's true that most buyers start their search online, according to the National Association of Realtors approximately sixty-three percent of buyers drive by homes after seeing them online. Since your home's exterior paints a picture of what buyers can expect for the interior of your home, it's important to have curb appeal that grabs buyer's attention in a positive way. The best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks has some eye-catching tips to make sure your home is making a lasting first impression on buyers. Look at Your Home from a Buyer's Perspective The best way to catch a buyer's eye is by thinking like a buyer. Step into their shoes as you walk around the exterior of your home. Look for things that are...

There are a  lot of things a person has to remember when selling a Lake of the Ozarks home . Whether this is your first time selling, or you're a pro - it's still a lot of work and nobody knows this more than the Gattermeir Davidson team. We specialize in selling Lake of the Ozarks Home , but there are still several things you need to do in order to get the results you want. Here is a to-do list to help keep you on track as you prepare to put your home on the market. Objectively Evaluate Every Room It's time to get serious about your home, and everything that you have in it. Since you'll be preparing to move by packing and reorganizing, it's time to declutter and take each room at a time. Use these tips to look at your home through fresh eyes. The Whole House It's time to start dusting, and we mean everything. Walls, blinds, ceilings, baseboards, windows, A/C intake vents, and ceilings fans - nothing should go uncleaned. These items should be cleane...

Every month we have been featuring one room of your home, and giving you tips on how to make this room shine. This month we're going to focus on the master bedroom, which can be a very important room to many homebuyers. At Gattermeir Davidson , we care that you not only sell your home but that you find buyers who will be a great fit. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you prepare to stage a Lake of the Ozarks home . Color Choices The key to staging your master bedroom is to create a place that will feel comfortable and homey. Choosing the right colors can make a definite impact on the feeling of the room. If you currently have bold, bright colors, you may want to tone them down with something calmer like a light blue, green, beige or gray. Be Minimalistic One of the keys to staging is making sure that your room is completely decluttered. Allow potential buyers to see the room for itself, while offering them a few suggestions about what can be put in there. Remove all cl...

Many people are under the impression that selling your Lake of the Ozarks Home  during the winter is a bad idea and make the mistake of taking it off the market until the Spring.   Although the market definitely changes during the winter months, it is STILL a great time to sell your home!!   Typically, during the winter months there are fewer homes on the market (less competition) and MORE Serious buyers (kicking tires isn't fun in the cold). Keep you home listed and follow these few tips that will help you Sell Your Lake of the Ozarks Home this winter! Show off your home with Spring or Summer photos .  Landscaping typically doesn’t look its best during the winter months. Lawns are brown, trees are bare, and shrubs are shriveled. Help potential buyers visualize the beauty of your home by displaying spring, summer and fall photos of your home along with your open house marketing materials. Turn up the Heat!  Make sure your thermostat is set to a comfortabl...