Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

While many people believe that winter is the worst time for selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, we've seen time and again this year and for the last couple of years that this simply isn't true. In fact, some of our best times for selling have been during the winter "slow" season! So, if you're ready to get your home sold, it's time to talk to the real estate team who's had fantastic luck with sales in the off season. As a start, it's beneficial to prepare your home before listing it. A few minor touch-ups and attention to detail can go a long way towards making a favorable impression on potential buyers — and perhaps closing a deal. So, before you list your home for sale, put your buyer’s hat on and walk through your home like it's the first time. Doing this will open your eyes to things you may not have noticed otherwise. Here are some handy tips to help you through the prep process before listing a  home for sale at the Lake of the Oz...

While many people think that Fall is a slow time for real estate, it's actually quite the opposite! Now is the perfect time list your home for sale! Now, there are some things you should do to prepare your home before listing it. Now's the time to put your buyer's hat on and look at your house from an outsider's perspective. A few minor touch-ups and attention to detail can go a long way towards making a favorable impression on potential buyers — and perhaps closing a deal. Make notes on what you, as a buyer, would notice, and then make those upgrades or changes. Here are a few suggestions to help you through the prep process before listing a  home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . Clean We cannot stress this enough. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! And when you think you've cleaned enough, clean some more! Cleaning your home should go beyond the usual weekly or day-to-day cleaning job. This could take all day (maybe multiple) to complete, and you might want to hire ...

Fall is in the air! Is your home ready for the coming cooler months? As a  Lake of the Ozarks homeowner , there are several things that need to be done to prepare your home this fall for the winter months. Some of the items that should be addressed aren't always at the top of mind though. So we've compiled an easy checklist to ensure you get all of these tasks checked off around your home before winter hits. ☑️Inspect the Exterior of Your Home and Make Repairs Take a walk around your property, looking for signs of damage to the roof, siding and foundation. If you spot anything that needs repair, schedule it before winter weather hits. Since it may be difficult to determine any repairs needed to a roof without getting up there and thoroughly inspecting it, it may be best to get an estimate from a professional roofer. Most companies offer free estimates, too, so it's worth having them take a look! ☑️Take Care of Fall Landscaping Tasks Leaves look beautiful blanketi...

What once was something reserved for those that could afford it, smart home technology has become more affordable and has moved from the laps of luxury to practically every household in America. With the large variety of options within all price ranges, the future of easy living is right at our fingertips. What does that mean for the homeowner who is considering selling their home in the near future? While it won't be a deal breaker if your home isn't equipped with smart home technology, it certainly won't help if a competing listing is. Smart Home Technology is Here to Stay Although millennials lead the way in adopting smart home technology, baby boomers and even the silent generation are also adopting technology that can make it safer and more comfortable to live in their home. The number of homes with such technology and the percentage of home buyers who expect to live in a smart home varies, but one thing’s for sure: both are increasing dramatically every year. On...

There's nothing more frustrating than getting an offer on your home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks with hopes that it closes quickly, only to find the deal put on hold or the buyer asking for a lower price all because of some unexpected issues that showed up on the inspection report. This is an issue that could be avoided before even listing your home. Team Andy Gibson, the best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , understands that frustration and wants to help you overcome this issue. So this week we're sharing with you 3 reasons why it's a good idea to have a home inspection done before listing your home for sale: 1. Can Save You Money It can seem daunting to make repairs before you list your home, but it can save you in the long run. If issues show up in the buyer’s inspection report, the buyer will likely ask for a price reduction, a credit, or have you make the fix yourself. If the buyer is in a hurry to move on closing, any red flags that show up on...

As a  Lake of the Ozarks homeowner , there are several things that you can do to prepare your home in advance if you're considering listing it for sale this spring. Some of the items that should be addressed aren't always at the top of mind though. So this week, we've decided to compile 3 essential spring staging tips for you to accomplish before listing your home for sale this spring. Start by Spring Cleaning Scrub your home until it sparkles – and don't forget the windows, treatments and trim! Pull all furnishings out and clean underneath and behind them. Focus on areas that you typically don't touch when cleaning on a daily basis: baseboards, air registers, corners collecting cobwebs, cabinets and shelves collecting dust, etc. If it's been a hot minute since you last cleaned your carpet, now would be a great time to hire a professional carpet cleaner. Another thing many people forget about is to replace furnace filters and clean out air ducts. Deperso...

Once you've decided to sell a home, there are some things you should do to prepare your home before listing it. Don’t just list it without any advance preparation. A few minor touch-ups and attention to detail can go a long way towards making a favorable impression on potential buyers — and perhaps closing a deal. Here are just a few DIY home improvement projects that are worth your time and money to address before listing a home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . Think First Impressions It goes without saying that the first impression that any potential buyer gets of your home is when they pull into the drive. Your landscaping can make or break a great first impression, so it's without a doubt that you should spend time and money on making sure the curb appeal of your home is pleasing and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscaping saves you money, and adds value when you sell. Purchase plants that are native to your region or plants that are drought-tolerant. Not onl...

Selling a home is stressful enough for homeowners, but selling a home with pets can be even more stressful. In addition to the usual concerns homeowners have, those with pets also have to consider if they should move their animals out while the home is for sale, how much it will cost to repair any pet-related damage and if pet odor will deter potential buyers. Unfortunately for pet owners, the truth is that pets can turn away potential buyers and even lower the perceived value of their home if they are not addressed prior to listing. However, when properly prepared, homes with pets can be cleaned and staged in a way that makes the existence of the pets almost undetectable. So before listing your home for sale , consider making the following tips part of your to-do list right away. Eliminate Pet Odor Although you might have become accustomed to it and feel like your home doesn't have a pet odor, it's likely that the smell is pretty noticeable to those who don't have...

There's nothing more frustrating than listing a  home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks  with hopes that it sells quickly, only to find yourself scratching your head several months later wondering why you haven't received any offers. This could be an indication of many things that are preventing buyers from pulling the trigger.  Team Andy Gibson , the  best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks , understands that frustration and wants to help you overcome this issue. So this week we're sharing with you 5 tips to get your home noticed by buyers: Spruce Up Your Yard and Home Exterior The first impression potential buyers see when they pull up to your home is its exterior. Make sure your home's exterior gives off a good first impression by routinely maintaining the landscaping. Trim hedges and mow your lawn. Clean all windows and surfaces. Repaint walls, doors, and trims if needed. Replace old window blinds or drapes, and update the window treatments. Power ...

There are some things you should do to prepare your home before listing it. Don’t just list it without any advance preparation. A few minor touch-ups and attention to detail can go a long way towards making a favorable impression on potential buyers — and perhaps closing a deal. Put your buyer’s hat on and walk through your home like it's the first time. Make notes on what you, as a buyer, would notice, and then make those upgrades or changes. Here are 5 handy tips to help you through the prep process before listing a  home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Declutter People don't realize just how much stuff they accumulate over the years until it's time to pack it all up on moving day. As creatures of habit, we tend to hold onto things because they have sentimental value or we think we may need them in the future. So we tuck it away in a closet, cabinet or drawer and it never gets touched again. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you proba...

As a Lake of the Ozarks homeowner , there are several things that need to be done to prepare your home this fall for the winter months. Some of the items that should be addressed aren't always at the top of mind though. So this week, we've decided to compile an easy checklist to ensure you get all of these tasks check off around your home before winter hits. ☑️Winterize Your Lawn and Garden Equipment After you mow your lawn for the last time this season, change the oil and fill the tank up fresh fuel along with a stabilizer in your mower, weed eater, and any other lawn equipment needed. Clean the blades so they don't rust throughout the winter months. Make sure to unhook and drain any water hoses and have your irrigation system winterized to prevent line breaks or leaks. ☑️Clean Gutters and Downspouts A debris-clogged gutter can cause a leaky roof or water damage to the interior or exterior of your home. Once most of the leaves have fallen, clean out gutters and do...

The decision to  sell a home at the Lake of the Ozarks  is one of the biggest choices you could ever make as a homeowner. After all, your family has grown in this home over the years. So, how do you know if it's the right time for you to sell? Well, sometimes selling is the best option if your family has outgrown your home, or maybe there are other more pressing reasons that are causing you to sell. No matter the reason, we know that this decision was more than likely a difficult one to make. But don't worry about going it alone,  Team Andy Gibson  is ready to help you through every step of the process. So let's take a look at 7 things to consider when selling a home to get started: 1. Reason for Selling It is often more emotional to sell a home than to buy a home, and the reason for selling your home may be a determining factor in the urgency of the sale. The urgency may also have an effect on the price of the property. The reason for selling can have many eff...

You only get one shot at making a good first impression and capture a potential buyers interest when selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . The photos you use to advertise your home online play a huge role in how your home fairs on the market. So, getting professional photos taken for your home's listing is definitely worth the money. To further touch on this point, we're sharing with you 4 major benefits of hiring a professional photographer before listing your home. 1. Buyers Typically Start Their Search Online Since most buyers start their home search online, having an online presence with quality pictures of your home for buyers to view will help build better first impressions. And since you never get a second chance to make a good first impression, it's especially important to consider hiring a professional photographer to take pictures of your home for the purpose of listing, instead of opting for snapping pictures with your camera phone. The quality of t...

There is a lot that takes place in a real estate transaction whether buying or selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. With all that's going on, it can become overwhelming and difficult to keep up with all deadlines and documents on your own. That's why hiring a real estate agent is such an important factor in your real estate transaction experience. Here are just three of MANY reasons why you should hire a Team Andy Gibson real estate agent : 1. Experience and Education Real estate agents have made buying and selling homes their business. Literally. Besides gaining the experience of working in the industry everyday, they are required by law to stay up to date on their real estate education in order to practice. It's true that not every real estate agent goes above and beyond what is legally required to maintain their license. However, the agents of Team Andy Gibson pride themselves in continuously seeking educational and beneficial information in the ever changing...