Category: Selling Real Estate in Kansas City
Is Selling Your Home ‘As Is’ the Right Move for You?
Selling a home "as is" means you’re putting it on the market in its current condition, without making any repairs or improvements. The buyer takes responsibility for any issues with the property. This approach has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on your situation. It's not the best strategy if you want to make the most money on your investment, but for the right situations, it might make good sense. Read More
Recent Changes to How Realtors Conduct Their Business
You may have recently heard some information on the news about an out-of-court settlement involving NAR, the nation’s largest trade organization representing over 1.5 million Realtors. I felt obligated to give you the whole truth because I have yet to see a news media outlet that’s gotten it right so far (so shocking!). In May,... Read More
18 days on the market and it’s still not sold!
Despite what you might hear from national or local news media, Kansas City remains a “seller’s market.” By definition, a seller’s market occurs when demand for homes exceeds the available supply, giving sellers an advantage. This typically leads to rising home prices, faster sales, and often multiple offers on properties Specifically, a seller’s market is... Read More
The #1 Most Difficult Thing About Moving
Having lived in the home for years, clutter has accumulated to overwhelming levels. This, I believe, is one of the primary reasons why people dread moving. They struggle to confront the sheer volume of their personal belongings and the daunting task of deciding what to do with everything. It's too bad that most people wait until they sell the home to do this. Read More
Are Real Estate Agents Still Necessary?
I recently heard someone say, “Buyers can find homes on their own now, so agents aren’t really necessary.” I had to pause and regret the mistake many of us have made for making you, the consumer, think that all we do is find the house. Real estate reality TV has fed into the myth, and... Read More
The Real Estate Market’s Competitive Surge: What to Expect if Interest Rates Drop
This has been a very strange year for real estate as we’ve seen the pendulum swing from a super strong sellers market in January 2023, back to a more balanced real estate market in the Fall. Interest rates for home mortgages were at 6.50% at the beginning of the year, but we continued to see... Read More
12 Essential Questions to Ask When Considering a Home with Solar Panels
Last week I wrote an article about solar panels from the homeowners perspective and asked the question, “Do solar panels really increase the value of my home?” I received a lot of feedback on that article, but many people had questions about the buyers perspective and specifically, what questions they should be asking if considering... Read More
Why Solar Panels Don’t Increase Your Homes Value
Solar panels have become a popular choice for homeowners seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs. However, the notion that installing solar panels automatically boosts the value of a residential property is a common misconception. I realize the salesman that came to your door assured you they do, but let's be honest, his job is to sell you solar panels and he's not qualified to make these statements. In this blog post, we'll delve into the reasons why solar panels might not always lead to a significant increase in home value. Read More
Are Home Prices Dropping in Kansas City?
In the last few months, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the stability of home prices in Kansas City. Despite consumer’s potential fears of a market correction, many real estate experts agree that recent home price declines are not an indication of a housing bubble, but rather a result of sellers pricing their... Read More
The Spring Parade of Homes is happening right now
wife and I decided to take a Saturday afternoon and go see all the new construction homes on the Spring Homes Tour. This time though, we decided to only look at homes priced over $700,000. That was a few years ago so a home at $700,000 in Kansas City was considered the starting point of the luxury market. Today that number is probably closer to $1 million. New construction prices pretty much start at $500,000 now, so a $700,000 home is more average in most new construction communities. Read More