Kansas City Buyers: How to Read a Seller’s Disclosure
If you purchase a home in the Kansas City area, you’ll likely see a “Sellers Disclosure and Condition of Property Addendum (Residential)”, also known as the Seller’s Disclosure.…
Is Your Home Not Selling? Proven Ways to Get Offers Now
Trying to sell your home and getting zero offers is frustrating. If your Kansas City property has been sitting on the market longer than you expected, it’s time to step back and…
How to NOT Get Sued When Selling Your House
Kansas and Missouri are both “buyer beware” states. Caveat emptor. However, that doesn’t mean you can get away with hiding problems with your house when selling. Sellers in both…
Common Myths About Selling Your Home in Kansas City
Having success when selling your home often comes down to doing the all of little things right, but figuring out what those things are can be harder than it sounds. Many people…
9 Crucial Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Home Inspector
You’ve done your homebuying research to find the perfect house, diligently picking the right school district and a neighborhood that’s relatively close to work, etc. You’ve…
Accidental Landlord: Renting Out Your House Isn’t The Best Option
Occasionally, people tell me they’re planning to move but want to keep their house as a rental. I love the idea of owning rentals in Johnson County, KS. Rentals were my…
The Dangers of Dealing with Real Estate Wholesalers
Wholesalers are people who sign contracts to purchase distressed properties, then flip those contracts to investors for a fee. It’s a technique real estate investing “gurus” teach…
Home Improvements: Do They Make My House Worth More Money?
Many people assume buying a house is a “good investment”. Being a real estate agent in Kansas City, I tend to agree. People often assume any money they “put into” their house is a…
Best Time of Year to Sell My House in Kansas City
The “Spring” Consensus vs. Reality It’s common to hear people talk about the spring real estate market as the best time of year to sell your house. Most data points to June and…
Prepare NOW To Sell Your House In Spring
The holidays are over and the New Year is well underway! Kansas City’s spring real estate market will be here before you know it. Spring may be a popular time to sell your home,…
Common Household Hazards: How to Identify and Fix Them
Did you know that Americans spend nearly 90% of their time indoors? For Kansas City homeowners, ensuring that your indoor environment is safe is a top priority. From radon in the…