Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Whether you're buying or selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , hiring someone who is experienced in the field can make your experience more successful. Your real estate agent can help represent you, keep your interests top of mind, and help you navigate the process of buying or selling a home. The eXp Realty team is here for you, and we have ten reasons to show you how we support you through the process. 1. Education & Experience When you hire a real estate agent , you don't need to know everything about real estate in order to buy the home of your dreams. You can rely on us to use our education and experience to get you a good deal and seal the deal. 2. We Can Be a Buffer A real estate agent can provide a buffer between you and all of the other individuals needed to secure your purchase. Whether that's the inspectors, buyers or sellers, or the mortgage company, we can help you navigate the process without getting overwhelmed. 3. We Provide Neighborhood...

Whether your basement is finished or not, they can be coveted square footage that people love - especially if they're finished. Of course, if this space is your "catch-all" room, it's going to be a lot harder to show your potential buyers the possibility of this space. At Gattermeir Davidson, we want to help you achieve all of your goals for selling a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , and that includes staging and getting it ready. Here are a few things you can do to create a warm and homey space in your basement. Why Stage Your Basement? Home buyers love a basement because it can give them a playroom, an office, or a second living room/media room. Not to mention, if there are extra bedrooms down there, they can use that as guest rooms, extra space for their kids, or even bonus rooms like a craft or quilting room. There are so many ways you can stage and sell this space in your home, so don't let it go to waste! Ways To Stage Your Basement First, you ne...

One color can make people feel many different ways. A bright and bold color choice in your kitchen may appeal to you and your style, but when you're selling a home it can turn buyers away quickly. When you're living in a home, you can add your personal touch, but when you're selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , your goal is to make it appeal to many different buyers. Psychology of Color If you've ever researched the psychology of colors, you'll find that different colors trigger different parts of the brain. Red is exciting, green is soothing, gray is sophisticated and blue can be energizing. The idea is to pick a color that is RIGHT for your space. Some rooms look ideal in red while others may not allow the buyer to imagine their furniture in the space. Take every room into consideration. Red - Daring and bold, this color commands attention. Pink - Pink can make your home feel playful, feminine and warm. You just have to choose the right hue!...

The number of appraisal complaints have risen in recent years due to decreasing home values that began back in 2007 and continued after the Home Valuation Code of Conduct in 2009.  Although the market is more stable, you can still get caught in a sticky situation if your appraisal comes in low.   The job of an appraiser is to gather information, analyze it and make a report.  A low appraisal may not be inaccurate, but it can prevent a lender from approving a loan for the home. An appraisal is a report of the value of a home compared with comparable properties in the surrounding area.  Finding comparable properties can be tricky and cause a lower appraisal, especially if you are in a neighborhood with foreclosures or short sales.  Another factor is that your neighborhood does not have a comparable home and they are forced to look at surrounding areas where market conditions are not the same. How to challenge a low appraisal The appraisal dictates the am...