Kansas City Real Estate Network

Going FSBO in Kansas City . . . Does it make sense? Why do most FSBO's in Kansas City decide to sell FSBO? To save the commission. Why do home buyers in Kansas City who buy a FSBO, decide to buy FSBO? To save the commission. How can the FSBO and the FSBO buyer both decide to save the some money. Simply, they can't. So it makes sense about ...

Question:  Is buying a foreclosed home a good buy or is it usually more trouble than its worth? I've heard sometimes foreclosed homes can land up costing more. Is this always the case? How can you avoid bad foreclosure purchases? Jack H. from Overland Park, Kansas Answer: It really depends on the property, Jack. I recommend that a ...

Question: Can a Kansas City Realtor help my family find a house to rent to own. We are desperate and do not know the best way to find a home in Kansas City. Last year was an unfortunate year with a sudden illness, my husband lost his job and a bankruptcy. I have a stable fulltime job for over 14 years as a Physical Therapist with a very good ...

Question: I'm a real estate investor who bought many properties in Kansas City. In the past, I have been able to use my real estate agents login information to search properties on the Kansas City MLS. In the past 6 months, I have found fewer and fewer real estate agents who are willing to lend me their MLS login information. I have found a group ...

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: Hi there – I was wondering what “Active, Backup and Pending” means in the status category on real estate listings in Kansas City?  Becky, Olathe, Kansas Answer: Thanks for the question, Becky. I hope this helps. If you need additional help, feel free to contact me. Active = Property for sale, a home buyer can still ...

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 ...

Looking at homes in Kansas City? Did you know that most sinks have some water damage? Most sinks have some signs of water damage underneath them, even if the issue was no more than a loose washer at some point in the past. When you are getting out and looking at homes to buy in Kansas City look underneath the sinks. Many will show signs of water ...

Looking for Kansas City Real Estate For Sale? Some people see Kansas City real estate as an investment opportunity only, while others are looking for a home to live in. Generally, there are many options for anyone looking at purchasing real estate in Kansas City. There are properties in the city, in the suburbs and in the country, and whether it ...

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 ...

How can you use Social Media Sites like Facebook and Twitter to Find Your Next Home in Kansas City?Many home buyers may feel that they have gotten a raw deal on a home that they have lived in the past. Maybe you have also. You had the annoying neighbor, the city officials who were a joke, the road crews who seemed to nap and the parks and rec who ...

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 ...

In a recent study of RE/MAX real estate agents, agents reported that although this remains a great time to buy a home due to ample housing inventory and mortgage interest rates at a historic low, earning approval for financing a home has become a longer and more difficult task.Mortgage interest rates in late November hovered ...

There are Zero to Low Down Mortgage Options Available in Kansas City - Need Help with Financing? Over the past 60 days I have heard manyKansas City first time home buyers talk about the unavailability oflow down mortgage programs. True, there are fewer low down loanprograms, there are a few that first time home buyers ...

A List of Kansas City Real Estate Acronyms to help Kansas City Home Buyers and SellersI have created this list of real estate acronyms to help home buyers and sellers understand the MLS and internet listings a little easier. A/C – Air Conditioned A/G PL – Above Ground PoolAC – Acre or Acres AIREA - American Institute of Real Estate ...

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“Do I need an inspection when I buy a home in Kansas City?” Do you buy auto insurance because you WILL be in an accident, or COULD be in an accident? An inspection accomplishes many things, but most importantly, you get an arm’s length, third party opinion of all of the systems in a home. Great insurance that let’s you know if the emotion you ...

4 Most Important Issues for Kansas City Home Buyers “Why do I need a Buyer Agent?” Marjorie is a great client. We worked hard to sell her $750,000+ short sale two years’ ago, and she doesn’t hesitate to ask interesting questions on behalf of herself and her friends and family. “Martin, my sister is working on a lease to purchase on an ...

“My home is priced right, looking good...and I get no offers....What’s up?” If you’re looking for a luxury home in Kansas City, it’s a buyer’s market. Kansas City home prices have dropped to 2000 levels and more homes are within the average Kansas City home buyer’s reach; however, if you’re trying to sell your Kansas City house, it’s no ...

Two years ago I met my wife for lunch at the school she teaches at in Olathe. While I was waiting I met a lady who was bringing her kids to school for the first day. Since I was early to meet my wife I started a conversation with the lady who was dropping off her kids for their first day in a new school. The lady was extremely excited, new home, ...