Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

Choosing which realtor to work with can be a big decision. We want to make it a little easier on you by giving you the opportunity to get to know some of the best realtors at the Lake a little better, so this week we're introducing the start of a brand new series of blogs. Every month, we're going to do a question and answer session with a different one of our team members. We hope you enjoy this series of blogs! This week's featured Lake of the Ozarks realtor : Fran Johnson! How did you get into the real estate business? I decided it was time for me to branch out and do something that I had thought I wanted to do since high school. Where did you go to school? I attended Mt. Alverno Academy in Maryville, Missouri, but I ended up graduating from Van Horn High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Fran and her husband, Dick Who is your family? I am married to Dick Johnson. We have four children and thirteen grandchildren. I also have a lot of extended family tha...

One of the more important steps in selling your Lake of the Ozarks home is making sure it looks its best for a prospective buyer.  Staging your home correctly can make a big difference in maximizing its appeal to potential buyers. The Fran Campbell Team has several tips to stage your home and get it sold quickly! . 1. Increase your curb appeal. Potential buyers will often drive by your house and decide whether it's worth their time to look inside. Entice buyers in by planting fresh flowers on the front step, mowing the lawn, and maybe even repainting/staining the porch if needed. These actions may seem obvious, but their importance cannot be underestimated! 2. Clean your house, then clean it again. This is arguably the most important step you can take in preparing your home for the market. From floors to windows, countertops to grout, every inch needs to shine. This is also a great opportunity to clear out any clutter that may have accumulated in yo...