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How to Find a Real Estate Agent in Kansas City: Ask the Right Questions

December 7, 2022

There are over two million real estate agents in this country. That’s a lot to choose from. Even local markets have an abundance of agents. How to find a real estate agent in Kansas City – the right agent for you, that is – probably seems like a daunting task. But if you know the right … Continued

What You Need to Know About Foreclosures in Kansas City

December 7, 2022

By bldinkel

When home buyers are looking for a bargain, they often first turn to foreclosures. These can indeed look like a steal, but they often have problems and come with a lot of red tape. If, however, you are armed with some knowledge and are prepared for what you’ll encounter, a foreclosure may be just what … Continued

How to Know if a Fixer-Upper is Worth it When Buying Kansas City Properties

November 30, 2022

By bldinkel

A fixer-upper, as you likely know, is a house available at a lower price because it needs repairs and/or renovations. Even though you can typically buy a fixer-upper at below market price, it may not be a bargain after all once you’ve paid for materials and labor to make the needed repairs/renovations, especially if there … Continued

4 Things Sellers Should Never Say When Closing a Home Sale in Kansas City

November 30, 2022

By bldinkel

The doorbell rings, and you’re expecting them, so you put on your best-winning smile and open the door. And there they stand looking slightly nervously uncomfortable, but still with bright, eager hope radiating from their faces – the prospective buyers of the home you’re trying to sell. Things go well for a bit, but then you mention … Continued

Want to Sell Your House for the Most Money in Kansas City? Don’t Do These 5 Things

November 23, 2022

By bldinkel

For first-time sellers (and sometimes even for veterans), selling a home can be an overwhelming, emotionally draining undertaking. If, however, you avoid certain things, you’ll be far more likely to sell your house for the most money in Kansas City. Skirt the five pitfalls described below, and you just might sell your house for the … Continued

5 Things You Should Know About Investing in Kansas City Real Estate

November 23, 2022

By bldinkel

A lot of people have built wealth by investing in real estate. And because of that, it may seem like an easy way to make a lot of money, but, as with any business, there are considerable risks involved. In addition, it requires that you have a good amount of cash. Still, investing in real … Continued

Everything Kansas City Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Purchase Contracts

November 16, 2022

By bldinkel

A purchase contract is an essential part of the process of a real estate transaction. It spells out clearly all the details of the sale from the property itself to the financial end of things. Purchase contracts are very detailed and legally binding documents and can be more than a little confusing for both buyers … Continued

4 Home Appraisal Stories You Need to Stop Believing in Missouri

November 16, 2022

By bldinkel

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, an appraisal is a key part of the whole process. And in many cases, a real estate valuation, an appraisal, seems to be purely arbitrary and overly complicated. Fundamentally, though, an appraisal is data-driven: it is simply an opinion about a home’s value derived from similar-housing data … Continued

5 Quick and Easy Staging Tips to Help You Sell Your House Faster in Olathe

July 26, 2022

By bldinkel

One of the best ways to showcase the best features of a house in Olathe is to stage it. Showing the best features of the home is a great way to impress buyers. There have be numerous studied done that have found that staging a home will help the home sell faster and for more … Continued

How to Find the Best Listing Agent in Olathe

July 19, 2022

By bldinkel

If you are considering selling your home you are likely considering working with an real estate agent to help you list your Olathe home. Finding the right agent though isn’t as simple as it seems. Most people have friends or family that may have their real estate license and though we would like to believe … Continued

5 Costly Kansas City Home Seller Mistakes and What You Can do to Avoid Them

July 12, 2022

By bldinkel

Selling a home is seldom easy. And it only gets more difficult and takes longer if you make any mistakes along the way. The most common mistakes home sellers make typically cost them both in terms of time on the market and the final sale price. When you do things right, though, it’s usually just … Continued

5 Red Flags to Look for When Buying an Investment Property in Kansas City

July 7, 2022

By bldinkel

Real estate investments done right can build significant wealth over the long term and bring in a reliable monthly cash flow stream. In addition, because rental rates tend to rise with inflation, your income will increase with the cost of living. As a result, you can continue living life on your terms, with the security … Continued

3 Tips for Protecting Your Kansas City Real Estate Assets When Going Through a Divorce

July 5, 2022

By bldinkel

Divorce is never something you plan on, and it’s far from a pleasant experience. But it does happen, and the divorce process is usually complicated and sometimes ugly, especially when it comes to real estate assets. Certainly, you should hope for and work toward the best and most amicable outcome, but you should also prepare … Continued

Are You Ready for Your First Investment Property? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying in Kansas City

June 30, 2022

By bldinkel

Purchasing your first investment property in Kansas City is a significant step. Just like every other major step in your life this takes planning if you want to be successful. You should have set out an investment strategy for the long and short term and your exit strategy for the property. Savvy investors understand that … Continued

5 Reasons Why Kansas City Home Sellers Prefer Cash Buyers

June 23, 2022

By bldinkel

Once you’ve decided it’s time to sell your Kansas City home, the next step is to determine which sales method works best for your situation. If you’re like most homeowners, your initial thought turns to list with a real estate agent, and then you likely begin to calculate the expenses, and the dread of the … Continued