Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

Part of  selecting a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks  to work with when selling, buying, or leasing your home is getting to the know the staff you’ll be working with. Team Andy Gibson wants to make sure you feel comfortable with our teams’ abilities. In order to make sure you feel confident and at ease, we want to spotlight our newest team member so you can get to know him a little better. It is our pleasure to introduce team member Scott Starnes – Our Leasing Director and newest Real Estate Agent! A Little About Scott Scott is the newest member of our team and we couldn’t be more excited! Scott grew up near the Lake of the Ozarks in Lebanon, MO. However, through the years he has lived in many different locations of the Midwest. He and his wife, Cathy,  recently moved back to the area from Michigan. He comes from a background of 35 plus years in retail management, in which he attributes to his amazing ability to provide outstanding customer ser...

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...

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 Dustin Cox - Our newest Real Estate Agent! A Little About Dustin Dustin is originally from Central Illinois and relocated to the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in 2014 with his wife, Haleigh. She is a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Camdenton School District.  Dustin recently obtained his real estate license and continues to work as an Insurance & Financial Representative with COUNTRY Financial. Dustin and Haleigh have an energetic golden retriever named Stella that loves the lake life as much as they do!  Co...

Thinking about relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks , but just can't find the right home for you and your family? No worries! We've got several vacant lots that are perfect for building your dream home on! With properties in a variety of price ranges and locations, you're bound to find the perfect location for your next new home at the Lake! Take a look at just a few available lots for sale in the Lake of the Ozarks area ! Woodland Point Linn Creek MO 65052 MLS #: 3500289 Listed Price: $89,000 This waterfront lot is nestled between two luxury homes with a beautiful main channel view on the 29 mile marker. Located in Linn Creek, the lot gives you the convenience of being perfectly located between Camdenton and Osage Beach. Come take a look today and be one step closer to building the home of your dreams. 1092 Morningside Drive Porto Cima MO 65079 MLS #: 3504996 Listed Price: $169,000 If you're looking for a gentle building lot in Porto Cima, you...

Part of selecting a real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks to represent you when selling or buying a home is getting to know the agent you'll be working with. Team Andy Gibson wants to make sure you feel comfortable with our agents. So, to help you feel at ease and confident in our agents, we're sharing with you a little bit about our agents so you can get to know them better. This week, our spotlight agent is Laura Hatfield! Family Life Laura is the newest member of our team and we couldn’t be more excited to have her! Laura is originally from the state of California. She was raised in Northern CA, where she received a degree in Theater from San Diego State University, with a major in Musical Theater. Laura moved from Los Angeles to Branson in 1993 and performed there for many years as a singer/dancer/actress in Mississippi Love, Smoke on the Mountain, and other various variety shows. The most famous venue she performed in was the saloon show at Silver Dollar City....

As a first-time homebuyer, there are many things you will need to do when buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . By hiring an experienced agent, you'll have a helping hand to handle the many tasks that are bound to arise. While there are things you definitely should do as a first-time buyer, there are several things you SHOULDN'T do as well! Keep in mind that no deal is final until it's done. Here are a few things you should NOT do while trying to buy your first home. 1. Don't Buy the First Home You Fall in Love With Chances are, you'll be super eager to find a home and get the show on the road. You may walk into the first house on your list and get the warm and fuzzies and feel like this is the one. However, pulling the trigger without shopping all of your options could mean that you're setting yourself up to either pay a lot more than necessary or to find your real dream home shortly after buying. Take time to view all of your options and to be thorou...

When you start looking at buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , there are several things to consider. First and foremost, how much can you afford and how will you pay for it? Chances are you'll require a mortgage to cover the cost of buying that dream home. Your credit score, as well as the information on your credit report, are key ingredients in determining whether you’ll be able to get a mortgage, and the rate you’ll pay. A higher credit score reflects a better credit history and can make you eligible for lower interest rates. With that said, we're sharing with you why your credit score affects your ability to buy a home and what you can do to improve yours. Understanding Your Credit Score A credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is based on credit history. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate the probability that an individual will repay his or her debts. A person's credit score ranges from 300 to 850, and th...

Are you thinking about selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks soon? Before you decide to put your house on the market, you should be thinking about how you can maximize your investment. Making a few home improvements can sometimes dramatically increase the value of your home, which will put more money in your pocket at closing. Team Andy Gibson has put together seven home improvement tips to increase the value of your home. 1. Landscaping You don’t have to be a professional to make your landscaping more appealing to buyers. Updating your landscaping not only can increase the value of your home, but it also increases curb appeal, which is an added bonus.  Purchase plants that are native to your area. By doing this, you have a higher chance of the plants thriving. These plants will also require less maintenance, which will save you and your buyers time in the future. Flower pots on your porch next to the door make your home feel more inviting. For the yar...

Congratulations! You've put an offer in on a home, and the seller's have accepted it. Now all you have to do is wait for the closing date to finalize the paperwork and collect keys to your new home, right? Actually, there's quite a bit more to buying a home than just that. Most purchase agreements are outlined with a number of items that must be satisfied prior to closing in order for the sale to go through. To ensure you know what your responsibilities are as a buyer, we've broken down some important information in an easy to read format for your convenience. Take a look at the following items and what your duties are in regards to the contract. Earnest Money Earnest money is a deposit made by the buyer as a show of good faith in a transaction. Typically the amount of earnest money required to secure the closing is agreed upon and outlined in the contract agreement. It's important to make sure that you have your earnest money delivered in a timely manner acco...