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A Few Common Appraisal Questions Answered
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
09/08/17 • -1 min
What exactly happens during the appraisal process? We’re answering frequently asked appraisal questions today.
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Today we want to go over a few common questions about the appraisal process.
1. How much does the appraisal typically cost? Usually the appraisal fee is paid by the buyer directly to the lender. The fee does depend on which loan program you use but usually runs from $400 to $600. If you are short on time and need a rush appraisal, there may be an additional $100 charge.
2. How is the appraiser selected? Again, this depends on the loan program that you use. If you are using a rehab loan or direct bank loan, the bank may reach out to the appraiser directly.
If you have a conventional, VA, or FHA loan, the lender usually reaches out to an appraisal management company, which then selects the appraiser. That way, there is no direct contact between the lender and the appraiser so the lender cannot influence the appraisal.
3. Will the appraiser let you know if the home will not hit value? Sometimes they will and sometimes they won’t. The appraiser is not immune to the fact that the buyer and seller depend on the house to hit value so that the contract can go to close. They know that and they want to help the situation as much as possible.
The appraiser understands that you want the home to hit value.
4. Why did the appraisal come in right at contract price? Most loans use bracketed appraisals. That means if the contract price is $200,000, they’ll look at comps from $170,000 to $230,000. They leave out lower and higher amounts so that there are fewer comps to look through and by doing that, they are trying to hit that value.
If the home doesn’t hit the contract price, it’ll come in low. If it’s higher than the contract price, they often leave it at contract price because the lender needs the appraisal to conform to the loan. If it’s too much higher, they may kick it out and say that it doesn’t conform to the loan.
Hopefully, you now have a clearer idea of what to expect from the appraisal process. If you have any other questions about appraisals or would like to learn more about our current market, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!
Can Video Help Sell Your Home?
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
11/30/16 • -1 min
Whether you’re using a standard video walkthrough or a drone video, using video for your listing can help sell your home for a variety of reasons.
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Can video really help sell your home?
This is a question we get asked all the time. The answer? Absolutely. Keep in mind, however, that there’s a time and a place for different types of video. In showcasing homes with video, there are usually two different options.
The first is a standard video. This can be a simple walkthrough of the home showing each room’s spatial relationship to the other and the overall flow of the interior. Sometimes pictures just can’t translate this kind of physical space.
The second option is a drone video. This type of video is gaining popularity as more people are starting to buy drones for themselves. In real estate, these can come in handy, especially if you have an acreage property. That way, you can do a quick flyover and save people the extra work of walking the whole property or using their car to augment its physical scope. You can also use a drone to fly through the inside to give the viewers a bird’s eye tour of the interior.
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Video adds overall interest to your listing.
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In any case, there are three advantages to using video to help sell your home:
1. Your video will most likely get uploaded to YouTube. As you may know, Google owns YouTube. This will help improve your video’s SEO rankings and make your listing climb higher in the Google search ratings.
2. Video adds overall interest to your listing. When buyers look at a listing and see a video attached to its description, 90% of the time they will click on that video and inspect the listing for longer than they normally would.
3. It will get more people to schedule a showing for your home. This is because they’ve already gotten a sense of how the property is mapped out and they know they won’t be wasting their time by visiting it.
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Conditions Are Perfect for Selling in KC
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
02/18/16 • -1 min
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Today we are talking about why it’s such a great time to put your house on the market. What is the number one reason to list your home on the market right now? If you’ve been debating whether to put your home on the market or not, here is the one reason not to wait.
Buyer demand has continued to outpace the supply of homes on the market. According to feedback from a lot of Realtors out there, there is a healthy level of buyer activity right now. However, homes that are on the market in moving condition and at affordable price ranges are hard to come by.
Nationwide, there is an average of 5.1 months of inventory across the board. However, here in Kansas City, we have just a 2-3 month supply of homes, which puts us in a seller’s market.
With spring coming up, you will see more listings and the market will start to balance itself out. If you’ve been on the fence about selling, there is no better time than the present to do so. If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Tips on Disclosures for Homebuyers & Sellers
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
09/08/17 • -1 min
What exactly is included in a seller disclosure? How do those disclosures benefit both homebuyers and sellers?
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What exactly has to be in a disclosure when selling your home?
Sellers are legally obligated to disclose any material defects in the home to potential buyers. How far does that obligation go?
On the one hand, sellers may want to minimize the number of defects they have to disclose. On the other hand, buyers want to know exactly what they are getting into so they can estimate potential repair costs and negotiate for those in the purchase price.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it’s a good idea to understand disclosures in real estate.
Disclosures vary from state to state, county to county, and even city to city. However, the general rule is that sellers are only required to disclose the defects they have prior personal knowledge of.
In other words, you do not have to go out and hire an inspector to point out issues that you didn’t know about prior to putting your home on the market.
You only need to disclose issues that you already know about.
- Water damage and mold
- Termite damage
- Leaks in the roof
- Cracks in the foundation or concrete
- Appliance issues
- Plumbing or electrical problems
Finally, make sure to pay attention to the lead-based paint disclosure. If your house was built before 1978, you have to let the buyer know that there could be lead-based paint in the house. The buyer then has the right to get that assessed by a professional or waive the assessment.
When in doubt, disclose, disclose, disclose. If you are questioning whether or not to disclose something, definitely write it in. You will alleviate future legal claims and make buyers feel more confident about writing an offer on your home, which could get you a better value.
If you have any other questions about disclosures or about selling your home, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!
An Alternative Way to Sell Your Home
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
06/06/17 • -1 min
If you want to sell your home without all the hassle, we can help.
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What can you do if you want to sell your home but don’t want to go through all the hassle of listing it on the market, preparing it, and going through the stressful inspection and appraisal processes? We have a solution for you.
There are a number of reasons why this option could be attractive to you. Maybe you don’t want all the foot traffic coming through your home that buyers bring. Maybe you don’t want to spend the time decluttering, cleaning, and making repairs that you would need to in order to sell quickly as a resale home. Maybe you just don’t want to have to deal with inspections and appraisals.
Whatever the reason, we can help.
If this is a situation that you or someone you know might be interested in, we’d love to sit down and talk with you. If you have any other questions in the meantime, give me a call or send me an email. I would love to hear from you.
Come to Our Easter Client Appreciation Party
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
03/28/17 • -1 min
We’d love for you to join us at our next client appreciation event in celebration of Easter.
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You’re officially invited to our Easter Extravaganza—or should we say, “Eggstravaganza!”
Don’t risk those long lines at the mall and the scary Easter bunnies that creep out the kids when you can join our guaranteed friendly Easter Bunny.
We’ll also provide lunch and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. No matter if they’re two months old, two years old, or 20 years old, it’ll be a good time for the whole family.
Don’t risk long lines at the mall and scary Easter bunnies!
You can RSVP here.
We hope to see you there and we hope you have a hoppy weekend!
How to Stay on Top of Home Sale Prices in Your Neighborhood
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
03/24/17 • -1 min
We constantly have homeowners ask us what their neighbors' homes sold for because they're curious about home values in the area. This website is a great resource for these questions.
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As professional real estate agents, we're constantly asked by people what their neighbor's home sold for. These people want to know this because they're curious about home values in their neighborhood.
So how can you find out what your neighbor's house down the street sold for? The best option is whatmyneighborsoldfor.com, which will tell you what comparable homes within a half-mile have sold for recently. You can also request a valuation for your house.
This site will update you on all recent sales in your neighborhood.
You can also get the neighborhood pulse update there, which is a monthly update on the activity that's going on in your neighborhood.
If you want to keeps tabs on what's going on in your neighborhood, it's a great tool.
If you have any other questions about buying or selling a home in the Kansas City area, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be more than happy to help!
What Can You Expect From a Home Inspection?
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
01/27/17 • -1 min
There are a few things you can expect from a home inspection. Contrary to popular belief, it covers more than just the basics.
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When getting a home inspection done, what aspects of the home can you expect it to cover?
Many people think home inspections only cover the basics, but that’s not true. A home inspection is actually a very thorough process that is designed to provide a report card for your home.
The home inspector is going to find everything he or she can during the two- or three-hour time frame allotted for the inspection. They might not find everything, but they will look through all your systems, including your HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing system, plumbing fixtures, and appliances.
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Home inspections cover far more than the basics.
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It’s important to note that not everything found in the inspection is going to be covered by the contract, but it will give you a good list to work with. Just like when buying a used car, when buying a used home, you’ll want to have that inspection so you know exactly what you’re getting into.
If you need an inspection, we have a list of a couple great inspectors that we work with. Also, if you are thinking about buying or selling a home or have any other questions, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email. We’re always happy to help.
Why You Should Hold an Open House
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
08/17/16 • -1 min
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There are three things about open houses that anyone selling a home in Kansas City should consider.
We're huge believers in open houses and we always have been, because they're very successful. For starters, it's an integral part of our marketing system, and helps you get top dollar for your home. They create energy, and also allow buyers an opportunity to see details of your home that they may have not considered.
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Open houses have always been successful for our clients.
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People may miss your home online if it lacks one small feature they're looking for, like a 3-car garage if you only have two. Additionally, consider the foot traffic and buzz that an open house generates for your home.
Open houses also increase overall interest in your home. The more buyers through the door, the higher your chances are to sell for top dollar.
If you're interested in learning more about open houses and how they can help you, give me a call anytime. I'd love to answer any questions you may have!
This Massive Estate Just Came on the Market
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong
09/25/15 • -1 min
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Today we are excited to talk to you about a brand-new listing we just had come on the market. At its core, this is an 80-acre custom bed and breakfast. In reality, it’s much more than that. Let me explain.
This property is one-of-a-kind. The home is over 7,000 square feet, and is complete with a gourmet kitchen and 2 master suites. This space has been used for weddings, and has multiple additional event spaces that can accommodate up to 300 people.
This property sits on a gorgeous 80-acres of rolling hills, and has a ton of potential. The land could be used in so many different ways, maybe as a winery or a horse farm.
This is such a gorgeous property, we had to bring out a drone to get some aerial footage. Take a look at the video above, and you’ll be able to see for yourself just how great this property is.
If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!
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How many episodes does Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong have?
Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong currently has 17 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Top, Property, Estate, Local, Home, Real, Podcasts, For, City, Selling, Education, Search and Tips.
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The episode title 'A Few Common Appraisal Questions Answered' is the most popular.
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Episodes of Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong are typically released every 36 days, 1 hour.
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The first episode of Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong was released on May 11, 2015.
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