Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

Part of selecting a real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks to work with when selling or buying a home is getting to know the staff you'll be working with. Team Andy Gibson wants to make sure you feel comfortable with our team. So to help you feel at ease and confident in our abilities, we're continuing occasionally featuring blogs spotlighting members of the team so you can get to know them better. This week, our spotlight team member is Samantha Carr - Listing Coordinator for Team Andy Gibson ! Experience & Education Samantha Carr is originally from a little town outside of Kansas City called Lawson. She attended college in Trenton, finished her degree from Columbia College at the Lake of the Ozarks, and obtained an MBA in Accounting from William Woods University in Fulton. After finishing college, Samantha decided to relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks. Samantha and her family had moved a couple of places since then, but because it's like a little city i...

While we are known for real estate, Team Andy Gibson also offers property management services at the Lake of the Ozarks . Andy began his real estate career as a long-term leasing manager in 2010. Andy’s extensive experience as a property manager at the Lake of the Ozarks makes him the logical choice when choosing a property manager to care for your investment property. Here are just some of the ways hiring Team Andy Gibson can benefit your investment goals. Marketing Your Property When you decide to rent out your home or condo, part of the process of finding a tenant is marketing the property. When hiring a property manager to handle this process for you, you can be sure the advertising used will be crafted to draw in interest to reach prospects more quickly. There is also a certain strategy to marketing properties to avoid scams or unwanted visitors from showing up to your property and causing damage. Our experience in knowing how to word advertising and what information to in...

Looking to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , but prefer to be in a quieter subdivision set away from traffic? Close enough to town to be convenient, yet nestled away enough to enjoy the serene view of the lake peacefully, a home located in the Cimmaron Bay subdivision in Sunrise Beach is the perfect place for you! Take a look at this week's featured luxury property: 281 Cimmaron Bay, Sunrise Beach This stunning 4 bedroom 3.5 bath luxury home on the 19 mile marker includes 2 master suites, multi-level decks (open and screened), bedrooms on all three floors, and a main level to die for! The main level boasts sky rise ceilings, and allows for an open floor plan that flows comfortably into the well upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops. As you walk out the lower level, you'll find a beautiful walkway guiding you to the dock and gorgeous landscaping. The 2nd tier lot across the street is also included in this deal! Current concrete dock and hoists can be purchased ...

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...

This Friday, June 2 from 2-4PM and Saturday, June 3 from 9-11AM Team Andy Gibson will be hosting an open house for two of our featured properties! If you're out and about, make sure to stop by and take a look - These beautiful luxury condos located in the Tuscany-Firenze condo complex off of Pier 31 in Camdenton are absolutely stunning! 918 Tuscany Drive, Unit 3S Gorgeous 2 bedroom 2 bath lakefront condo overlooking the 31 mile marker of Lake of the Ozarks. Walk right into your 1280 square foot unit (without steps) to high ceilings, beautiful furniture, as well as a spacious open floor plan. This award winning, professional community allows for a safe and relaxing home on the water. Top it all off with an elevator ride down to your lake front pool, clubhouse, and personal boat slip. Come take a look today! Includes: Refrigerator Stove Micro-Hood Dishwasher Washer/Dryer Furnishings per inventory list Boat Slip 918 Tuscany Drive, Unit 1H Unbelievable w...

Owning a home is the American dream. But it isn't always right for everyone. If you're considering whether buying or renting is best for you, there are several factors you need to be considering. While Team Andy Gibson wants to help make your dream of buying a home at Lake of the Ozarks a reality, we also know that it may not be the right time. So this week, we're taking a look at the advantages and disadvantages of renting vs buying to help make your decision making easier: Advantages of Buying Unlike renters, homeowners build equity over time. Several tax benefits cater exclusively to homeowners, saving money every year just for owning. When you own, you're free to get creative with your home. You can paint walls, add new bathroom fixtures, update your kitchen, finish your basement, or build a patio or deck to your heart’s content. Since homeowners tend to stay in their homes for longer than renters, they’re more likely to put down roots in their communities...

Nothing is more frustrating than listing a home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks with hopes that it sells quickly, and realizing that several months have gone by and you've still not 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've come up with 5 tips to get your home noticed by buyers: Depersonalize and Declutter Remove as much clutter as you can, even if you have to store your stuff in storage. Clear off tables, desks, and countertops to show as much surface space as possible. Remove the majority of family photos from walls, shelves, and the fireplace mantle. It may be difficult for potential buyers to picture themselves living in your house if all they see is your family pictures and memorabilia covering the walls. Remove any unnecessary ...