Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

Once you decide that it's time to  sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , one of the first things you will need to do is get your home ready to show to your potential buyers. You won't want to wait until after you put your home on the market to start cleaning and getting your home organized because you could have showings right away. Clutter and an unorganized house will put off your buyers because it's hard to focus on the unique features of your home when you have clutter everywhere. Not sure where to start on decluttering your home? Read on for some expert tips from the  Fran Campbell Team ! Set Goals The thought of decluttering your home can be overwhelming. Where do you even start? Making a plan and setting goals will help you stay focused and be efficient in decluttering your home. Start with a list or map of all the rooms and specific areas that need tackling. Then prioritize them by which area needs the most work. Set goals for when you want each area com...

Staging and selling a home in the summertime is a really good idea. Many families are visiting the Lake of the Ozarks almost every weekend, and some may be looking to become permanent residents of our beautiful area. With so many people currently looking to buy homes at the Lake of the Ozarks , now is the time to list your house! Summertime selling can bring it’s own set of challenges, which is why it’s important to stage your home. Here at the lake, we are selling a lake living experience, so read on for seven summer staging tips that will have your home ready in no time! It’s Not too Late to Spring Clean No one wants to buy a dirty home. Cleaning is an essential part of home staging in every season, but it is especially crucial during the busy season of real estate. Buyers are ready to shop homes and they want to see the potential your home has in its best form - and that starts with YOU spring cleaning your home, even if it's technically summer. Bring Summer Inside Flowers on yo...

As we settle into the summer season here at the Lake of the Ozarks, many families are visiting the Lake Area almost every weekend. Some of them may be looking to become permanent residents of our beautiful area. With so many people currently looking to buy Lake of the Ozarks homes , now is is a great time to list your house at the Lake of the Ozarks . Don't forget that your home needs special staging attention for summertime. After all, here at the Lake, we're selling the Lake living experience! If you're trying to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer, don't forget these important staging tips. Bring on the Bright Colors Fall & winter color schemes are traditionally dark and subdued. When spring and summer hits, buyers are looking forward to warm weather and putting the need for warmth and coziness behind them. As you stage your home for the summer, try to cultivate a bright, cheery environment that will make buyers excited to see what's...

Are you planning to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks this Spring? Listing your home can be nerve-racking because everyone wants their home to sell quickly. Unfortunately, in some cases, it can take a while for your home to sell. The good news is, the Fran Campbell Team has some great techniques to draw in offers on your home. Here are five foolproof ways to draw in offers on your home. 1. Staging is Important With the increase in popularity of HGTV home improvement shows and home décor magazines, we live in a world where looks matter, A LOT! If you want to gain offers quick, you may need to go beyond decluttering your home. Not all homes will benefit from major home upgrades, but most homes will benefit from taking the time to stage your home. Doing small things like painting and adding new light fixtures can make a big difference. Even just trimming your hedges can increase curb appeal and draw more buyers into your home. 2. Use Professional Photography In today’...

Spring is here, and the Lake community is gaining momentum for another great summer season. Hopeful homeowners are visiting the Lake Area almost every weekend, looking to become permanent residents of our beautiful area. With so many people currently looking to buy Lake of the Ozarks homes, now is is a great time to list your house at the Lake of the Ozarks . If you're trying to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks this spring, don't forget these important spring staging tips. 1. Bust Out The Bright Colors Winter color schemes are traditionally dark and subdued. When spring returns, buyers are looking forward to warm weather and putting the need for warmth and coziness behind them. As you stage your home for spring, try to cultivate a bright, cheery environment that will make buyers excited to see what's in store. 2. Put Some Spring In Your (Front Porch) Step Nothing says "spring" like flowers on your front porch! Potted flowers or greenery are a key ...

There are any number of reasons why you might decide to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks . While you might still be living in your home while it's on the market, other situations may require you to move out before you have found an interested buyer. In these cases, you may discover that you're attempting to sell an empty home. While this is certainly possible, you may discover that you have a harder time finding interested buyers when your home is empty. Here are a few reasons why you might be better off staging your empty home . Empty Homes Aren't As Inviting Buyers are looking for a place to call home, and empty houses can seem cold and uninviting. Buying a house is as emotional as it is logical - it's important that you appeal to your buyers on a subconscious level by making the house seem warm and welcoming. A Staged Home Gives Buyers Inspiration Have you noticed how today's homes seem to have increasingly creative layouts? This is especially tr...

When selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , one of the main things that buyers are going to be looking for when viewing your home is the amount of storage and closet space is available. Your home may provide an ample amount of closet space, but if you're not utilizing it correctly and your closets are packed to the brim with stuff, buyers aren't going to be able to see the maximum use. Because of this, it's essential to take time to clean out your closets and maximize all of the storage space in your home. This week, the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks wants to share with you some tips to organize your home's storage space. Declutter Start by emptying EVERYTHING out of your closet. The general rule of thumb is to keep items you've worn or used in the past year and toss or donate everything else. Separate everything into piles by category: seasonal, keep, repair, donate and toss. This exercise is going to introduce you to storage space you ...

As the temperatures continue to drop and we prepare to transition into the Fall season, many of us have more than home staging ideas on our minds. But if you're trying to sell a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can't afford to NOT think about staging for the Fall season. that's why this week, the Fran Campbell Team is providing you with 8 easy-breezy ways to stage your home for the fall season that'll have buyers FALLing in love with your home! 1. Maintain your lawn. Soon enough, leaves will be making a mess on your lawn, so rake them frequently while on the market. Also, now is the time to repair any brown spots in your lawn and fertilize it. It's still important to continue watering your lawn to prevent the grass from drying out, but you won't need to do this as often now that cooler temperatures are here. You should schedule for your irrigation system to be winterized now though so it doesn't get forgotten and missed. 2. Clean gutters and down...

When selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , staging is a very important part of getting the home sold. While it may seem like a lot of work, it generally pays off in the near future. It may seem like a better idea to empty your house because logic tells you that a buyer will be more apt to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks if they know they can more quickly move in. However, that's not exactly true. The Fran Campbell Team wants to share with you some reasons why staging your home is better than emptying it. 1. Gives a More Welcoming Feel Buyers are looking for a place to call home, and empty houses can seem cold and uninviting. Buying a house is as emotional as it is logical - it's important that you appeal to your buyers on a subconscious level by making the house seem warm and welcoming. 2. Creates Ideas for Use of Space Have you noticed how today's homes seem to have increasingly creative layouts? This is especially true at the Lake. When the home is...