Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Whether you're a first time buyer or practically a seasoned professional, buying a home at the Lake of Ozarks can seem like a daunting process. There are so many different styles of homes to choose from, and so many available homes within each location! How do you ever begin? If this thought process seems all too familiar, the eXp Realty team is here for you! We've condensed the entire home buying process down into three simple steps to help you prepare for your Lake of the Ozarks home search . 1. Getting Started To get started, you'll need to accomplish two simple tasks: develop your wish list and get pre-qualified for a loan. Wish List: This is your opportunity for you and your family (whoever will be sharing the home with you) to be completely honest about what you do and do not want in a future home. Have you always dreamed about having skylights in your kitchen? Do you need a shorter commute to work? Now is the time to lay all it all out on the table. Many f...

While we wish there was a straightforward answer to this question as much as you do, there are many variables involved when buying a home. Thankfully, these steps allow you the processing time to know if you're making the right choice for your family. At Gattermeir Davidson , our real estate agents are here to help you through every step of the process and explain all of the nitty gritty details to you. From start to finish, purchasing a home can take anywhere from one month to six or more. We don't say this to dissuade you but to help you prepare for the home buying process, and keep as few surprises at bay as possible. Here is a basic timeline of what you will experience when buying your home. Arranging Your Mortgage First things first, you'll want to get pre-approved or qualified for a mortgage. Many people look for a home first and then apply for their mortgage, but really, you should find out how much money you have to work with BEFORE falling in love with a ...

Whether you're a first time buyer or practically a seasoned professional, buying a home at the Lake of Ozarks can seem like a daunting process. There are so many different styles of homes to choose from, and so many available homes within each location! How do you ever begin? If this thought process seems all too familiar, the Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate team is here for you! We've condensed the entire home buying process down into three simple steps to help you prepare for your Lake of the Ozarks home search . 1. Getting Started To get started, you'll need to accomplish two simple tasks: develop your wish list and get pre-qualified for a loan.  Wish List: This is your opportunity for you and your family (whoever will be sharing the home with you) to be completely honest about what you do and do not want in a future home. Have you always dreamed about having skylights in your kitchen? Do you need a shorter commute to work? Now is the time to lay all it ...

Congratulations! You're about to close on your dream home. It's spacious, beautiful, and it has that luxurious screened in porch you've been dreaming about for years. You can't wait to move in and begin unpacking everything!  With so many exciting things to think about, performing a final walkthrough of your new home is usually the last thing on any buyer's mind. You've seen the house plenty of times; why do you need to inspect it again? The final walkthrough is not another inspection, though. It's a chance to make sure everything is in the condition you and the previous owners agreed upon. A thorough walkthrough should be performed 2-3 days before closing. After you close, any problems you discover will be your responsibility to fix, not the previous owners.  Final Walkthrough DOs and DON'Ts DO: Flip on all the light switches to make sure the lights work Turn on all appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, etc) and make sure you get the o...