Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

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 ...

The  Team Andy Gibson  members have years of experience and knowledge of the real estate industry. Our experiences and time in the field have taught us a lot and have put us in unique positions to handle just about any scenario that could arise when dealing with a real estate transaction. We respect the importance of knowing what kind of experience an agent has before choosing to work with them. So, without further ado, we'd like to share with you a little about each of our team members! Andy Gibson - Owner & Team Leader Andy Gibson is no novice to real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks. He began his real estate career as a long-term leasing manager for Keys to the Lake in 2010. Within his first year, he had doubled the company’s rental inventory and doubled it again the following year. With his continued success as the Long-Term Leasing Director and Real Estate Salesperson, he went on to become Vice President of Operations for Keys to the Lake. Andy’s extensive e...

When you're considering relocating your family to a new location, one of the factors that you'll probably consider is the school ratings. You want to ensure that you're enrolling your kids into a school that will benefit their education and that you'll feel comfortable sending them to. Being parents ourselves, we understand the importance of knowing your child is receiving the best education available. But there's more to consider than just the academic standing of the school for your child when it comes to purchasing real estate . School Ratings Can Impact Home Value Even if you don't have school-aged children, school ratings can have a significant impact on the value of a home. Often, homes that are located within the boundaries of highly rated schools will be highly sought after. As we search for your new home, we'll take into account the following: If you're a parent, nearby school ratings will likely be a primary concern for you. By supplyi...

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...

In an ever-changing economy that constantly tries to tell you all the reasons why you're not ready to buy that dream home, Team Andy Gibson is here to tell you that your goal for homeownership is far closer to becoming a reality than you might think. The problem isn't that you CAN'T, it's more likely that you're afraid of rejection and allowing those fears to hold you back. So this week, we're dragging out some of those deep seeded fears that we hear all too often, and shining some light on the truths that hopefully will put your fears to rest! Are any of these fears holding you back in your home search? Here's the facts about these homeownership myths and how we can help you make your dream of homeownership a reality: 1. "I can't afford to buy a home now." FACT: If you're paying rent, you can buy. According to the National Association of Realtors, first-timers bought houses valued at $182,500 and made 5 percent down payments. Giv...

Every month, we take a look back at how the market is affected by several different factors that take place daily throughout the world, not just within the real estate industry. For Team Andy Gibson , it's essential for us to stay up to date on the current market fluctuations so that we can help our clients make the best decisions for their real estate needs. So, this month, we're taking a look back on the past month to give you an insider's perspective on how the market is holding up today. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing-home sales subsided for the fourth straight month in July to their slowest pace in over two years. In many areas, potential buyers may be priced out or finding a limited amount of available homes for sale in their desired neighborhood. Interest Rates According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are better now than they have been since mid-April. 30-year fixed rates decreased from 4.52 percent to 4.51 percent. This rate rem...

Team Andy Gibson's mission of serving our community with character, integrity, and honesty is just part of the bigger picture when it comes to providing you excellent service through our growing team. Our agents are all big believers in community involvement and helping out wherever we can. In fact, we find it to be such an important part of our lives that we're all involved in some community organization or another. This week, we're shining a spotlight on one organization that two of our agents are particularly passionate about: Rotary! Proud Members of Rotary! Both Clint Ladouceur and Dustin Cox are members of the local Lake Ozark Rotary chapter. They've been active in this organization for several years and put a lot of their time into volunteering for Rotary sponsored events. Clint has been a member of Rotary for 6 years and has held the position of Chapter President in 2015. Presently, he holds the position of Assistant District Governor for the State of ...