Real Estate Lake of the Ozarks

When selling your Lake of the Ozarks home , keep in mind that the kitchen is one of the most influential factors in a buyers decision whether or not to buy the home.  Unfortunately, many updates in the kitchen can be VERY costly.   If you're short on budget but want to update your kitchen, here are a few ideas that are under $500! Paint your kitchen walls -  A fresh coat of paint is always a quick, easy and inexpensive update to any room.   Your kitchen walls take a lot of beatings, from the oily splatters to the dirty hand prints of kids who frequent this room the most. Whether you decide to refresh the paint your currently have or select a new one, this quick update will make a world of difference when potential buyers view your home. Rugs - Add a  pop of color with some new rugs  to divert the attention away from the flooring and to complete the decor. Update the faucets -  Installing a new kitchen faucet is relatively easy and can eas...

I think it is safe to say that most people LOVE coming home to a clean home...but most do NOT share that same affection when it comes to  cleaning their home.  With busy schedules, time is always short and the list of chores never seems to end!!   If you and/or your family has a busy schedule, you can ensure a clean home by finding ways to complete the chores quickly and efficiently.  Here are 5 tips that will help you get the entire family involved and give you a sparkling clean home! Keep Cleaning Supplies Handy - Keep cleaning supplies on every floor of the home so you are not running up and down the stairs to access your cleaning supplies.  Clean A Little Every Day  - This does not mean that you will need to clean the entire house every day - but instead clean a little bit everyday. Organize a cleaning schedule that will allow you to clean 15-30 mins a day so that you don't have a build-up at the end of the week.  Weekly Wipe-Down - Set asid...

Considering Selling your Lake of the Ozarks Home this Winter?  That’s a great idea! Many sellers have the mindset that it is better to wait for the Spring market to list their homes. These sellers are correct that more homes are sold in the Spring than any other time of the year. In fact over 30% of homes sell in May, June and July.   However, here are some advantages to selling your home during the Fall and Winter months: The Fall and Winter can be a great time to put your home on the market. For one, the competition for buyers is a lot lower. This unneeded competition in the Spring can end up hurting the value of your home. Fall and Winter bring in some serious and motivated buyers. Fall and Winter buyers are not typically "tire kickers"  they are motivated "must-have" buyers.  The majority of corporate relocations happen in January. This means they are more than likely looking to buy during November and December.  Your home will be automatically s...

Last week we suggested that you consider a new paint color if you have a room that is looking a little drab. Now, to the next step...choosing a paint color.  This process can be difficult and overwhelming because there are sooo many color options! Here are a few tips that will help you choose that perfect color for your home: Review the collection of paint colors at your local home improvement store. Bring swatches of fabric, photos, or something from the room that will help you narrow down your search.   Once you locate the shade that you believe is the right for your room, go up and down the “shade” of this color. This will provide a family of shades that represent the same color. Determine which paint finish you will want to use:  flat, eggshell, semi-gloss etc.   Purchase samples of all three colors to help you narrow down to your favorite shade.    Paint a section of your wall with each of the colors.  You will want to test the color at ...