Tools for Simplifying the Lake Ozark Market

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I'm happy to be joined today by a fellow agent, Nicol O'Sullivan.

She's a graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in marketing, and while she's relatively new to real estate, her family has been in the construction and home building business for years and years, so she's well-versed in the field. I'm proud to say her team is number 15 right now in the whole Lake of the Ozarks in total sales.

As an agent, one of the biggest issues Nicol has with new buyers is that they're not familiar with the lake, and it can be very confusing. There are some really useful tools available to you to help navigate the lake, so to speak. On our website, we have a map search that allows you to narrow in on certain areas and see all the listings in that area. It'll also tell you nearby things like popular restaurants.

Say you're out boating and you see a house you like. You can use our mobile app and find out any information about the house. If it's something you like, you can mark the listing as a favorite on the app, and it will alert the agent. They can then send you more info on the property.

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Our mobile app lets you see info on any house at any time.

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When looking at the lake, you need to think about what you're looking for in a house. If you like quiet water, fishing, and peacefulness, or maybe you want to be in the hustle and bustle, the busy parts of the lake are probably the six-mile marker to about the 26-mile marker. To the west side, you have areas that aren't quite as developed just yet, but are coming along. There is a brand new grocery store and pharmacy nearby, for example. Then you have the Osage beach area, which is more developed with shopping, stores, and go-karting, to name just a few things.

It's important to know exactly what you're looking for so we can find you the best possible spot for your wants and needs!

If you have further questions about the lake and what each area has to offer, give us a call. We'd love to share our expertise with you. You can reach Nicol at 816-985-5888, or email her at nicolosullivan10@gmail.com.

Our 5 Favorite Home Staging Tips

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We get questions from sellers quite frequently regarding home staging. They want to know what to do, how to do it, and how it will help their home sell. Here are our top five tips for staging your home to sell:

1. De-clutter the home. You don’t have to depersonalize your home as much as you need to remove all the clutter. A few photos here and there are fine, but only leave a few pieces of key furniture in each room.

2. Remove heavy items. When we refer to “heavy” here, we’re talking more about things like dark and heavy drapes or wall colors. Lighten them up, and open those windows for showings. It’s all about the view here out at the lake, so you want that to capture the buyer’s attention.

3. Freshen up your bedding. Throw in a couple of nice throw pillows or blankets. They photograph really well and help set the stage.

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We would love to help you get your home ready to sell.

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4. Throw in a few pops of color. Whether it’s with a placemat or some flowers, adding a pop of color is a nice touch in certain areas of the home.

5. Neutralize loud colors. On the other hand, you want the walls and carpets in the home to be a more neutral tone. Think beige or gray. You may love that blue or pink room, but the next person might not.

If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out. We have partnerships with some local furniture and staging companies, and we would love to help you get your home ready to sell in its best light. We look forward to hearing from you!