Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

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...

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. 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 some handy tips to help you through the prep process before listing a home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Pay attention to curb appeal.  The first impression a buyer gets when they drive up to your home is its curb appeal - so take time to do some much-needed outdoor maintenance. Trim your shrubs, weed your flower beds, fix any peeling paint and keep the walkway clear. Look up at your roof with a buyer's eye. Are there any eyesores you can see? Buyers will catch missing shin...