Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

New home automation technologies pop up each year. Some technologies can be a great selling point when listing your Lake of the Ozarks home for sale . Not only that, but they can make your life a little easier when you add them to your new home. Here are five pieces of currently trending tech that can make your home a little smarter: 1. Video Doorbells See who is at your door, whether you're inside or halfway around the globe. In addition to cameras, these doorbells offer two-way communication, so you can tell that deliveryman to leave your package by the door. 2. Smart Speakers These Wi-Fi-enabled speakers not only let you queue up your favorite jams on demand, but many also come with smart assistants, like Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant or Apple's Siri. 3. Smart Lighting Thanks to special light bulbs and switches, you can turn lamps, overhead fixtures or exterior lights on with a simple voice command. 4. Smart Fridges Ever been to the grocery store ...

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 ...

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 ...

When selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , your real estate agent will do what's necessary to cover your interest during the listing process. One of these tasks will be to have you complete a seller's disclosure form. This is a statement that discloses important or relevant information to a real property buyer. In real estate disclosure, a seller has to disclose to a buyer the latent defects in the property. While many people may not see the importance of completing this document in its entirety, we're discussing why your completion of this form is an essential part of the listing process. Provides Your Listing Agent with Pertinent Information Much of the information provided on the seller's disclosure can be used by the listing agent to provide accurate information on the listing itself when advertising. For example, on the disclosure, the agent will be able to see if the property is on city water or a shared well. If your home uses a shared well, there is...

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...

What once was something reserved for those that could afford it, smart home technology has become more affordable and has moved from the laps of luxury to practically every household in America. With the large variety of options within all price ranges, the future of easy living is right at our fingertips. What does that mean for the homeowner who is considering selling their home in the near future? While it won't be a deal breaker if your home isn't equipped with smart home technology, it certainly won't help if a competing listing is. Smart Home Technology is Here to Stay Although millennials lead the way in adopting smart home technology, baby boomers and even the silent generation are also adopting technology that can make it safer and more comfortable to live in their home. The number of homes with such technology and the percentage of home buyers who expect to live in a smart home varies, but one thing’s for sure: both are increasing dramatically every year. On...

There's nothing more frustrating than getting an offer on your home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks with hopes that it closes quickly, only to find the deal put on hold or the buyer asking for a lower price all because of some unexpected issues that showed up on the inspection report. This is an issue that could be avoided before even listing your home. 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're sharing with you 3 reasons why it's a good idea to have a home inspection done before listing your home for sale: 1. Can Save You Money It can seem daunting to make repairs before you list your home, but it can save you in the long run. If issues show up in the buyer’s inspection report, the buyer will likely ask for a price reduction, a credit, or have you make the fix yourself. If the buyer is in a hurry to move on closing, any red flags that show up on...

As a homeowner trying to sell a home , there are many forms that you'll be requested to complete by your agent to ensure your listing is as accurate as possible. One of these forms is the seller's disclosure form. This is a statement that discloses important or relevant information to a real property buyer. In real estate disclosure, a seller has to disclose to a buyer the latent defects in the property. While many people may not see the importance of completing this document in its entirety, we're discussing why your completion of this form is an essential part of the listing process. Take a look: Provides the Buyer with a Sense of Security A disclosure statement that is barely filled in can raise some serious red flags for buyers. They may either think the seller is uninformed about the property or trying to cover up something. Make it a point to sit down and thoroughly fill out your disclosure statement. Use this opportunity to convey your knowledge about the prope...

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 exper...

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. Here are just a few DIY home improvement projects that are worth your time and money to address before listing a home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . Think First Impressions It goes without saying that the first impression that any potential buyer gets of your home is when they pull into the drive. Your landscaping can make or break a great first impression, so it's without a doubt that you should spend time and money on making sure the curb appeal of your home is pleasing and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscaping saves you money, and adds value when you sell. Purchase plants that are native to your region or plants that are drought-tolerant. Not onl...

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." - Henry David Thoreau For Team Andy Gibson , this couldn't be more accurate! 2017 was a whirlwind of changes, learning, growth, and endless hours of hard work and dedication to our clients! When your ultimate goal is to ensure your clients are well taken care of and are receiving the attention they deserve, the last thing on your mind is "what's in it for me." Awards and recognition have never been at the top of the list of reasons why we do what we do, so when we found out that we not only received one award, but FIVE, for our hard work, we were floored and overwhelmed with gratitude! Hitting Pinnacle Status Andy was honored to receive for the second year in a row the "Pinnacle Award of Excellence" presented by the Bagnell Dam Association of Realtors ®! In order to qualify for such a prestigious award, an agent must have sold $5,000,000 within the previous fiscal year....

There's nothing more frustrating than listing a  home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks  with hopes that it sells quickly, only to find yourself scratching your head several months later wondering why you haven't 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're sharing with you 5 tips to get your home noticed by buyers: Spruce Up Your Yard and Home Exterior The first impression potential buyers see when they pull up to your home is its exterior. Make sure your home's exterior gives off a good first impression by routinely maintaining the landscaping. Trim hedges and mow your lawn. Clean all windows and surfaces. Repaint walls, doors, and trims if needed. Replace old window blinds or drapes, and update the window treatments. Power ...

As 2017 draws to an end, many folks are probably wondering what the real estate market will have in store for 2018. In order to get an idea of what 2018 may hold for us, we must first look back on 2017 and the recent market insights. So Team Andy Gibson is taking a look at home prices, sales, housing inventory, and the ever-changing mortgage rates. Take a look: Home Prices Nationally, the median home price decreased to $247,000 in October, which was down 0.2 percent from September and up 5.5 percent from October of last year. The median home price has increased by approximately $12,900 in the past year alone. For the Lake of the Ozarks region, the median home price increased to $169,000 in November, which is up 9.03% from October, and up 7.7% from November of last year. The current listing price average for the Lake region is at $270,366. Home Sales The National Association of REALTORS® reported home sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of approximately 5.5 million ...

There comes a time in many people's lives when they must consider selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks . Whether it's to upsize or downsize, or because they've accepted a new job, or simply because they just want a change of scenery, one question is always the same: How much is my home worth? Team Andy Gibson can help you determine the best price to market your home for by conducting a comparative market analysis. But the best and surest way to know your home's value is to get it professionally appraised. Now, there are many factors that determine the value of a home. So let's take a look at some of these factors and see why they affect your home's value. The Current Real Estate Market The current real estate market has a large influence on how your home is appraised. Homes appraised during a “seller's-market”, or a market that’s saturated with a ton of buyers and not enough inventory to accommodate all of them, will be appraised higher. On the...