Kansas City Real Estate Network

Question: I'm thinking of selling my home in Kansas City, Missouri. All 5 of the real estate agents I have interviewed have said that the schools are affecting the value of our home. Approximately how important is the quality of the schools to potential home buyers buyers?Larry J. from Kansas City, Missouri Answer: Thanks for the ...

Question: I have accepted an offer on my home in Overland Park, last night. My real estate agent just called me to schedule an appointment to present another offer. The offer he wants to present is for more money. What are my options? Jack - Overland Park, Kansas Answer: If you have actually signed a contract to sell your ...

Question: My real estate agent brought an written offer to purchase my home in Olathe. Instead of signing, I made a written counter offer. According to my real estate agent, the buyer made a verbal counter. I agreed to the buyer's counter, verbally. My real estate agent told me the buyer had signed the offer. When I asked the agent if I ...

Real Estate Assessed Value VS Fair Market Value Question: What is the difference between assessed value and fair market value? I have noticed that most homes in Overland Park have been selling above the assessed value. Janet L. from Overland Park, Kansas Answer: The assessed value is the valuation placed on a property by a public tax assessor ...

Question: My house in Overland Park is in foreclosure. I received notice that the Johnson County Sheriff will auction my house in a few weeks. I don’t know how it works, can they auction my house without us signing any papers?Greg, Overland Park, Kansas Answer: Well Greg. You're not going to like my answer. Yes, your lender has the right to ...

I need help relocating from St. Louis to Overland Park, Kansas. Question: I am making plans to relocate to Overland Park this year from St. Louis. I need help in finding a great real estate agent in St. Louis so I can sell my home and move. What suggestions do you have for choosing a real estate agent who will be energetic and interested in ...

Selling Your Overland Park or Olathe Home from Another State? The Secret Sauce for a Successful Relocation . . .Recently, I was contacted by a homeowner who is currently living in Dallas and owns a home in Overland Park, Kansas. She and her family are preparing for a job relocation to Dallas, Texas in a month. Due to the slow real estate she will ...

When can I sell my Olathe, Kansas home that I bought with a FHA loan and the Federal Income Tax Credit in 2009? Q: I bought my Olathe home with an FHA loan in May of 2009. I was able to claim the Federal Income Tax Credit as well. Is there a certain length of time I must reside in my home in order to comply with the terms of an FHA loan. I ...

Q: I live in a small Overland Park three bedroom ranch home that has one full bath located on the main floor. I’m considering adding a half bath with a washer/dryer closet off of the kitchen. Currently the wash/dryer hookup is in the basement. I would have to do a small addition to make this work. Would this add any value to my home? I'm ...

If your Kansas City home squeaks and creaks when you walk across the floors, you could be scaring potential home buyers away. Most Kansas City home buyers will figure the squeaky floors are a major problem. I have had home buyers guess that the home sellers spilled water on the floors and now they are warped to home buyers thinking the floors will ...

Why I eliminated the word listing agent on my professional real estate resume . . .   I not a listing agent.  I don’t list property. Matter a fact I can't remember the last listing contract that I have actually completed. I create strategic marketing plan for home sellers.  I directly influence the marketing and sales ...

Some home sellers don't see winter as an ideal time to sell their home. There are advantages though when you sell your Kansas City home during the winter months.Is this home warm and inviting?Winter does not have the selling frenzy that comes during hot selling springtime. Home buyer's have fewer homes to pick from and you have fewer homes to ...

Selling Your Kansas City Home? Staging is Important - Curb Appeal is KeyIf both homes are priced the same and have nearly the same features, which home would excite you? Selling a Kansas City home, especially in today's competitive real estate market, requires sellers to ''go the extra mile'' and ensure their Kansas City  home really stands ...

Why Most Kansas City Real Estate For Sale By Owner’s (FSBO's) FailThe typical driving force behind most Kansas City for sale by owner homes (FSBO) is to save the Real Estate commission. Even though I am  in the business of selling Kansas City Real Estate I can clearly understand a homeowner's motivation to save the real estate commission. ...

I recently had a relocation Kansas City home buyer make this comment:Wow, that Kansas City Home has been on the real estate market a long time. I'm sure that seller is willing to negotiate, right?One of the interesting aspects of real estate is to listen to the way home buyers go about their home search. They typically miss the important ...

Moving can be a very stress time, especially during the winter months.. There are so many details that can be over looked or accidentally forgotten. Between signing papers, taking care of the kids and pets, and remembering the down payment it can all be very overwhelming. Hopefully this “to-do” list will help home buyers and home sellers ...

Thinking about selling your Kansas City home during the Christmas Holiday Season? The Christmas Holiday season is coming up fast for us here in Kansas City. Should you keep your home in Kansas City on the market or not? Many are asking this question. It really is a personal choice in the long run, but it can spell disaster if you do take it off ...

Q: I’m having problems keeping up with my mortgage payment and I have decided to put my Kansas City house on the market after the first of the year and I need help. I have a house and I owe around $178,250. It is probably only worth what I owe. My company is also talking about relocating me next spring. If I use a real estate agent, how much ...

Having problems selling your Kansas City home?  Try these 3 options. The first option is increase the marketability of your home. This means stage the home so home buyers will be attracted to your home. Remove dated decor like carpet, hardware and window treatments. Next declutter, counter tops and furniture. Next, neutralize walls and ...

Deciding to sell or buy a home in Kansas City is a big step. To make sure it's a step in the right direction, choose the real estate team best qualified to handle your real estate needs: The Dowell Taggart Team has a team of real estate professionals that have extensive qualifications.Averaging 10 times the production and more advanced industry ...