Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

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 Bob Lindner. Originally, Bob is from the St Louis area. He lived at a small lake community just north of Edwardsville, Illinois, named ‘Holiday Shores’ and worked for the Maytag company as a District Manager for 17 years. In 1994, his family transferred to the Lake of The Ozarks to get away from the busy hustle and bustle of city life, and decided that this would be home. Bob resigned from Maytag, purchased American Appliance in Sunrise Beach, increased the business 340%, then sold it. In 2005, Bob started in Real Estate, and says he wishes he would have joined the industry long before he did bec...

Fall has fallen, and it's time to make sure your home is prepared! Every year, the autumn season brings wonderfully brisk weather, amazing food, beautiful colors - and leaves. Of course, after they fall to the ground they become a little less beautiful, and a little more of a hassle. At Gattermeir Davidson, we know how important it is to keep your home in good repair, whether you're selling it, just buying it, or have been living at the Lake of the Ozarks for years. Here are a few reasons that the fall leaves are not good for your yard, and how to remove them! Why Should You Remove the Fall Leaves? One of the main reasons you want to clean up your leaves is because it can affect the quality of your grass, and the ability for it to come back up again in the spring. Wet leaves that sit on your grass can create an environment that's perfect for mold, mildew and disease. The sooner you get them cleaned off your yard, the better chance your grass will survive till the ne...

Buying your first home is (understandably) a rather daunting experience. How are you supposed to know how to successfully navigate all of the negotiations - or how to even begin the negotiations in the first place? Fortunately for you, you don't have to face these challenges alone! Your real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks . As your personal representative, your buyer's agent will have special responsibilities and obligations to fulfill during your home buying process. You will have help every step of the way! What Should Your Buyer's Agent Do For You? 1. Help You Discover Your Dream Home Choosing the home you want to buy is perhaps the most exciting part of real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks . There's nothing like walking into your dream home and knowing it's "the one." Of course, walking through every home on the market to try to find that one might not as much fun. Your buyer's agent will take your wish list and use it to sor...

If you've ever purchased a home before (or talked to someone who has), you are probably well aware that the price of the home is not the total cost you will be expected to cover. When you buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , you will also have to pay for the closing costs associated with the purchase of the home. Closing costs can often seem like an unknown factor for people who are buying property, but the team at Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate is here to explain the process. What Are Closing Costs? Buying a house is not a one- or two-person job; real estate transactions require the cooperation of several different professionals. The closing costs cover the fees for the professionals' various services. Typically, t hese closing costs can range anywhere from 2.5-5% of the home's total sale price. They very greatly from transaction to transaction and there is no way to predict in advance exactly what your closing costs will be; however, your mortgage lender i...