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...

Many people choose to visit the Lake of the Ozarks for vacation each year. In fact, they enjoy it here so much that coming here becomes an annual tradition. Eventually for some, that dream to one day relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks permanently becomes reality. And we couldn't be more excited to welcome them with open arms! With all the Lake area has to offer, we completely understand why families choose time and again to make the Lake area home. Here are just a few of the reasons why YOU should relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks ! Fantastic School Districts In the Lake of the Ozarks area, we have several schools that rank well in graduation rates. Out of 12 school districts in the area, 11 of those schools have graduation rates of 95% or higher! The largest school district in the area, The School of the Osage school district, has continuously ranked higher on ACT scoring than the average composite score for the state of Missouri. Many of the schools offer better student to...

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...

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. December 2018 Market Update According to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing home sales increased in October after six consecutive months of decline. Buyers are stepping back into the housing market with an increasing number of homes for sale. Interest Rates According to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed rates decreased slightly to 4.81 percent in October from 4.85 percent in September. This rate remains well below the historical average of 8.90 percent. Home Sales The...

Buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks  can be a fun and exciting experience. But finding the right home is just one step in the process. Getting approved for a home loan is just as important. So to help you get on the right track to be approvable for your first home loan, the  best real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks  wants to offer some tips to help you get approved for a home loan! 1. Check Your Credit Score Having a lower credit score doesn't necessarily prevent you from getting a mortgage loan, but it can definitely affect your chances and your interest rates. Having a good credit score puts you in a position to attract the best deal on your home loan. So it’s a good idea to obtain a copy of your credit report before starting the home buying process. By knowing what your credit report looks like, you can then take steps to improve your credit score if necessary before lenders start looking. 2. Start Saving for a Down Payment Depending on your lender ...

As a real estate agent, one of our goals is of course to sell property. It's how we make a living. But for Team Andy Gibson , there's more to our career than just the money. The sole purpose that Andy started his own team is because he knows there's more to life than just making a dollar. The point of becoming a real estate agent is to not only better our own lives, but to better the lives of others as well. For Andy, this means his clients, as well as his team members. This week, Team Andy Gibson got to do something pretty amazing. We got to celebrate one of our newest members' success in hitting a goal that most agents don't hit within their first year. We want to give a huge shout out and congratulations to Laura Hatfield for selling her first MILLION DOLLARS IN SALES! Laura had no idea she was receiving an award for hitting her first $1M! Laura was able to do this by utilizing her exceptional skills in listening, negotiating, organization, attention ...

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...

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...

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...

While selling your home can be as easy as having your agent list it on the market, in most cases, 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 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 th...

Looking for the perfect location to develop commercial property at the Lake of the Ozarks ? We've got just the spot! With properties in a variety of price ranges and locations, you're bound to find the perfect location for your commercial development at the Lake. Take a look at this convenient location available for sale in Osage Beach ! College Blvd, Osage Beach Listing Price: $8,000,000 MLS# 3504926 One of the last large commercial tracts is now available at the Lake! This property consists of 80 cleared acres zoned for commercial use and lies in the heart of Osage Beach. All excavation has been completed and is now ready for your immediate development. Access to City water and sewer are available and electric is already existing. Included with the land is a 110,000 sq. ft. building that is currently being utilized as a storage facility for high end water crafts. The property is surrounded by a Regional Shopping Center, an 18 Hole Golf Course, and a Four Year Acc...

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...

The decision to  purchase a home at the Lake of the Ozarks  is one of the biggest choices you'll likely make in your lifetime. Purchasing your own home is a great investment that can deliver several financial benefits - equity buildup, value appreciation, automatic savings plan - not to mention a new sense of pride! This week,  Team Andy Gibson  is sharing with you the steps of buying a home to help you more easily understand the process. Hire Your Agent Before hiring a real estate professional at the Lake of the Ozarks to help you, know that above all else, good agents put their clients first. This is your dream, and your agent is your advocate to help you make your dream come true. Not only can an agent help you locate your dream home, but they can help you negotiate the contract to get the deal for your money. Secure Financing To make the financing process as painless as possible, ask your agent to introduce you to a preferred mortgage lender. ...