Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

Selling a home is stressful enough for homeowners, but selling a home with pets can be even more stressful. In addition to the usual concerns homeowners have, those with pets also have to consider if they should move their animals out while the home is for sale, how much it will cost to repair any pet-related damage and if pet odor will deter potential buyers. Unfortunately for pet owners, the truth is that pets can turn away potential buyers and even lower the perceived value of their home if they are not addressed prior to listing. However, when properly prepared, homes with pets can be cleaned and staged in a way that makes the existence of the pets almost undetectable. So before listing your home for sale , consider making the following tips part of your to-do list right away. Eliminate Pet Odor Although you might have become accustomed to it and feel like your home doesn't have a pet odor, it's likely that the smell is pretty noticeable to those who don't have...

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...

Now is a great time to relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks . And if you're looking for a reasonably priced home that's nearby to water access, look no further! Team Andy Gibson has just what you're looking for - This week's featured property is a MUST SEE! Feast your eyes on this beautiful property located in the Linn Creek area: 529 Sylvan Bay Drive This reasonably priced beautiful 3 bedroom 4 bath home is located in a quiet, tranquil community in Linn Creek, MO. Linn Creek is located in a premier location between Osage Beach and Camdenton. This home offers a spacious master suite and walk-in closet, amazing kitchen with spectacular granite countertops, screened in porch off the kitchen and multiple levels of decking to relax and make memories with family and friends. The curb appeal is something that can’t be beat. Lake access is only a golf cart ride away from a personal 10x24 boat slip with a boat ramp. You must see it to get the full effects of how large and ...

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...