Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

When you make the decision to sell your Lake of the Ozarks Home or buy one, your next step will probably be to choose a Realtor to help you with the process.  There are many Lake of the Ozarks Realtors to choose from...so how do you know which one is right for the job? Here are a few questions you should consider asking when evaluating a Realtor: Are you a licensed REALTOR®? Does the agent have an active real estate license in good standing? You can check with your state’s governing agency. Does the agent belong to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or a reliable online home buyer’s search service?  Is real estate their full-time career? What real estate designations does the agent hold? Which party is he or she representing--you or the seller? This discussion is supposed to occur early on, at "first serious contact" with you. The agent should discuss your state's particular definitions of agency, so you'll know where you stand. In exchange for your co...

If you've made the decision to buy your first Lake of the Ozarks Home , then Congratulations!!   The process of finding, selecting and purchasing a new home is an exciting adventure.  With so many factors to consider, it is best to make sure you have some guidelines in place to ensure that you find your perfect home at the best price.   Here are a few tips to consider when purchasing your first Lake of the Ozarks Home ! Make a list of "must haves" and share them with your Lake of the Ozarks Realtor .  This will streamline the process and help you avoid looking at homes that do not interest you.  Determine things like:  how many bedrooms/bathrooms, lakefront vs lakeview, school district, amenities, distance from work/school etc. Limit the number of properties you view each day.   If you find a home that interests you, drive by the home at different times of the day. Look past interior cosmetics and decor.  The owners decor will be gone it ...

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...

The Gattermeir Davidson team of Realtors is committed to excellence in real estate at Lake of the Ozarks . Our professional realtors are unrivaled in the Lake area and are absolutely committed to each and every client. You come first... always. Our clients continually rave and refer their friends and family to us. This is the best form of testimonial we can receive, and we truly appreciate it! Check out a few of our testimonials.... "Thank you! We are very happy with our new lake home. And, thank you for making what could have been a nightmare a very enjoyable and fun experience. We will recommend you to anyone who is interested in lake property."   Scott & Kim Carlos "I can recommend Gattermeir Davidson with all the confidence and sincerity required as the top choice of realtors there. Their dedication to the profession and follow through go way above and beyond what I ever expected and it made a very stressful transaction go seamlessly—for that I am grateful!...

Old man winter really did a number on us this weekend and that means a snow day for the kiddos!!  It's nice to have a day to sleep in but what do you do when the kids say "I'm bored??"  It's time to get creative and make the most of this opportunity... so here are some fun ways to keep a happy your kids entertained. Go sledding   Make cookies or other easy recipes  Build a snow man Make snow angels Build a fort in the living room Fill spray bottles or squeeze top bottles with colored water (kool-aid or gatorade) and create designs in the snow Build a snow fort (similar to sand castles but with snow!) Look for animal tracks or make your own using cars, spoons or shoes.   Press cookie cutters into the snow to make shapes, or use letter cookie cutters to write a message.  This works best in packed snow.  Catch snowflakes on black paper or black felt and examine them with a magnifying glass (quickly examine them). Teach your kids how to crochet...

It's almost time to ring in the New Year and the Gattermeir Davidson Team wishes you a successful and Happy 2014!  The Lake of the Ozarks will have many different places to celebrate the New Year - check out some of the Lake's favorites! New Year's at HK's Reservations Required Lodge of the Four Seasons , Lake Ozarks 573-365-3000 New Years Eve at Tan-Tar-A Resort Reservations Required Tan-Tar-A Resort , Osage Beach 1-800-826-8272 New Year's Eve at the Trophy Room Reservations Recommended Old Kinderhook , Camdenton 573-317-3560 New Year's Eve at Inn at the Grand Glaize Reservations Required Inn at Grand Glaize , Osage Beach 573-348-4731 New Year's Eve with Captain Ron Reservations Required The Stables, Sunrise Beach 573-374-5852 New Year's Eve at Camden on the Lake Reservations Required Camden on the Lake , Lake Ozarks 1-888-365-5620 We hope that you will find a great way to celebrate the New Year with your friends, famil...

Christmas always tugs at the Heart Strings and creates a sense of doing good and helping others.  Some are able to pull out the checkbook and make a whopping donation and make a HUGE difference in peoples lives.  Others may find that the checkbook is close to hitting a red-line and feel there is nothing they can do to help.   We believe that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is EVER wasted!!  Random Acts of Kindness can be simple inexpensive gestures that are passed along to others.   We did some research and compiled this list of 20 Random Acts of Kindness that we hope you will use to spread Christmas Cheer! Leave a thank you note and treats in the mailbox for the mail carrier.  Make or buy cards and deliver to nursing home residents. Donate un-wanted or un-needed clothes and toys to a shelter. Schedule a time with the local animal shelter to come play with the dogs/cats/animals. Ring a bell for Salvation Army. Send a Thank you note t...