Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

When you decide to list your home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you’re hoping to get an offer on your home as quick as possible. Selling a home can take time but when you are strategic about how you list your home, you can typically speed up getting an offer on your home. Read on to get five tips from the Fran Campbell Team for getting an offer 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’s digital world, most buyers will view yo...

Buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks can be a daunting and more than a little overwhelming - especially if it's your first time! Even if it's your fourth or fifth time buying real estate, having an experienced Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR® on your side can make a huge difference. This week, your friends at Fran Campbell Team are here to help you set yourself up for success with these quick tips that will make your life much easier. 1. Choose Location First. You can change a lot of things about your new home after you buy it. You can repaint, remodel, and renovate anything you want, but there is one thing you will never be able to change: location. Before you even begin shopping for homes, you should choose where you want to live. There's no point in getting your heart set on a property that's in the wrong place. 2. Start Shopping Early - But Not TOO Early. When you're buying a house, it's important to give yourself plenty of time to find the right...

When you go shopping in a department or grocery store, all of the items available for purchase have a price tag listing their exact costs. You choose whether or not to buy each item based on the individual prices. Shopping for homes at the Lake of the Ozarks is completely different. Each home comes with an asking price, but that price is very negotiable. The ultimate sale price will be depend on how much the buyer is willing to offer and how much the seller is willing to accept. The Negotiation Process When you find the home you want to buy, your first step is to submit an offer. Among other things, your offer should include: Suggested sale price Any furniture or miscellaneous items you want to be included in the sale Suggested closing date Any repairs that must be made before the closing date How much time the sellers have to respond to your offer From there, the sellers will review your offer and choose whether to accept, deny, or counter. If they counter, they may re...

Buying your dream house at the Lake of the Ozarks is incredibly exciting, but it can also be extremely daunting. Everyone has an opinion about what you should look for in a new home and how you should go about conducting your home search. Weeding out the valid points from the unnecessary information can be a little overwhelming, but Fran Campbell Team is here to help! Keep reading to learn which points to ignore and which take to heart. FICTION: If You Don't Love Everything About The House, It's Not The Right One. Fact: Houses Are Like Relationships - Even The Perfect Ones Need A Little Work! When thinking about buying homes at the Lake of the Ozarks , most people put a lot of time and energy into conceptualizing their dream homes. This is an exciting (and valuable) process, but don't let yourself get so wrapped up in the vision of your dream home that you forget to allow yourself some wiggle room! A home may not have a wood-burning fireplace or brand-new backspl...

Buying a new house is a whirlwind of planning and excitement. Touring prospective homes, organizing your finances, making offers, finalizing paperwork... buying a house at the Lake of the Ozarks (or anywhere else) is a big process, but it is well worth every second. Of course, your job isn't finished after you close on your new house! Once you sign your name and get the keys, you get to begin moving all of your belongings into your new home. As any experienced mover will tell you, moving is a massive undertaking - but it doesn't have to be overwhelming! By beginning your preparations a few months before it's actually time to move, you can make the process much easier. Your friends at the best real estate agency at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to help you with these simple but effective suggestions! 1. DOWNSIZE There's no point in going to all the trouble of packing up and moving items that you no longer need or want! Well before you begin packing, do yourse...

How do we provide the best possible service to our clients? By going above and beyond to ensure that their needs are met and by doing everything we can to see that our clients are properly educated on all things regarding real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks . This week, we're excited to introduce a new series of blog posts that will continue to educate our clients on the world of real estate. Our new "FACT VS FICTION" blogs are designed to clear up any misconceptions and help provide guidance on important topics. This week, we're kicking things off by examining the facts versus the fiction surrounding selling your Lake of the Ozarks home . FICTION: I have to list my home in the spring in order for it to sell FACT: Any home can sell, regardless of what time of year it was listed Spring and summer are known as the most popular times to view homes for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks , but the fact is that people buy homes all throughout the year. Your listin...

Buying a home is a big step financially, emotionally, and mentally. It's easy to get swept away in the excitement of it all, but it's important to do your best to remain grounded and approach the situation carefully and logically. Some first-time buyers may not realize this, but you have every right to ask pertinent questions about the home you're considering buying.  Here is a list of questions some people forget to ask when buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. How Long As The Home Been On The Market? As the buyer, the length of time the home has been for sale is valuable information. If the home has only been listed for a short time, you can infer that your offer will probably need to be very good in order for the seller to consider it. If the home has been listed for several months, however, the seller may be more impatient to sell and could possibly entertain slightly lower offers. 2. Why Are The Sellers Moving? Some buyers may not think about it, bu...

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 . Don't forget that your home needs special staging attention for springtime. If you're trying to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks this spring, don't forget these important staging tips. 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. Put Some Spring In Your (Front Porch) Step Nothing says "spring...