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The Disadvantages of Selling your Lake Home “FSBO”

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Has the time finally come to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks ? We understand that you want to get top dollar out of your important lake asset, and we’re here to help do just that! Many homeowners believe that to maximize profits you need to “cut out the middleman,” listing their home themselves as “For Sale By Owner.” However, we’re here today to tell you why hiring a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks could actually improve your profit margins. As well as reducing the hassle for you as the seller and minimizing any legal risk you may undertake. Continue reading to see why you may opt to keep that “FSBO” sign out of your yard and hire a professional instead. Access to the MLS Database A real estate agent has access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS is a database of current homes for sale. By hiring a real estate agent, information about your home will be instantly available to agents all across your area. They can conduct searches in the MLS for poten...

5 Questions to Help you Determine the Right Home at the Lake of the Ozarks

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 When buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you’ll have options, and the perfect home will vary depending on a few things. Your recreational plans at the Lake. The size of your family. Whether you plan for it to be a first or second home. What type of community you want to live in. Before you pull the trigger and sign that dotted line, ask yourself a few of these questions to ensure your new home at the Lake of the Ozarks checks all your boxes. Question #1: Does this Home Satisfy My Family’s Needs? You’re going to see some breathtaking homes here at the Lake. But it’s important not to get totally caught up in awe and remember functionality is important. Does the home have enough space for your family? Can you see your family being both comfortable and entertained in the home? Can the home accommodate extended family and friends? These are all important factors in helping determine the right home for you. Focus on the basic needs, THEN go for the glamorous amenities. Ques...

Looking for your First Home? Here’s Some Advice from the Experts!

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 Are you a first-time homebuyer? If you’re considering buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , smart choice! You’re investing in a great area of the Midwest with bountiful opportunities for business and recreation alike. As a first-time homebuyer, you’ll likely have many questions regarding the process, and rightfully so! As your premier real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , we’d like to provide you with some of our expert insights to help your home buying process go smoothly. Get Prequalified or Preapproved ASAP. Most of us can't buy a house without getting a mortgage loan. The loan approval process is a winding journey all on its own; depending on your progress on that particular journey, you can either aid or hinder your home buying efforts. Before you begin seriously shopping for homes, we strongly recommend you talk to a lender and get prequalified or preapproved. This will be very helpful going forward! Choose Location First. You can change a lot of things ab...

How to List Your Home for Maximum Effect During a Seller’s Market

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  Selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is easy when you have the right team backing your listing. You live at a prime vacationing destination and as such, your home is already in demand. There are ways to capitalize on selling your investment further though, like selling during a sellers’ market. In this week’s blog, the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to showcase why it’s beneficial to sell now in a sellers’ market and how you can effectively get more for your property by doing so. Utilizing the High Demand to your Advantage It’s supply and demand. When there is a large amount of pent-up demand, the likelihood of your sale closing with a higher sales price goes up. Plus, the more unique homes that may typically be deemed more “difficult” to sell stand a better chance of selling during a sellers’ market. The mortgage industry can also provide some increased incentive to sellers as buyers can get lower interest rates, which is an enticing factor fo...

All About Results: 5-Star Ratings from our Fans

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 When it comes to buying real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks , you’ll have plenty of companies to choose from. However, there are a few that stand out from the crowd and can offer you a home buying experience of luxury proportions. After all, buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is an exciting time and one you should enjoy! In this week’s blog, the best real estate company at the Lake of the Ozarks , is sharing with you our success stories from a few of our fans. Sophia Marr on the Fran Campbell Team took fantastic care of us both finding and then purchasing a rental condo on the lake.  She and her team answered all of our questions and Sophia was extremely professional and efficient.  We live out of state and Sophia made the process as smooth for us as possible.  Highly recommend Sophia and the Fran Campbell Team! -           Beck Manzolini Amber and her team were VERY responsive and proactive in my search for ...