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Many people consider doing home improvement projects to increase the value of their home before they try to sell a house at Lake of the Ozarks .     We thought you might be interested in some of the home improvement projects that give the highest return on investment (ROI ) .   Sometimes the projects that come to mind first, don’t always produce the best payoff in the end.   Here are some things to think about when planning upgrades to your home. Must-Dos. Your first priority should be focusing on maintenance and fixing anything that doesn’t work before you make something that already works prettier.   You may be tempted to do a high-end kitchen remodel, but if the roof leaks, the buyer may not see past that to appreciate the kitchen.   Buyers usually have a set amount of money they can or want to spend on a house, and everyone knows that unaddressed maintenance issues can eat up a lot of cash.   People tend to feel better about buying a house t...

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression.  When selling your home at Lake of the Ozarks , that saying is true … and most often curb appeal is your first impression (online or in person).  To buyers, how your exterior looks will reflect on how well they think you have cared for the home in general. There are several simple things you can do to make the best first impression possible, and potentially sell your home at Lake of the Ozarks more quickly and even boost your selling price or attract more buyers to bid on your house at the Lake. Entryway. The feel of your entryway gives your buyers a sense of what it would be like to come home to that house every day.  Anything you can do to make that feel fresh and inviting will boost the appeal of your home.  Consider painting your front door to provide a nice pop of color.  Place symmetrical planters on each side of your entry door to further add to the color and appeal. ...

Sometimes people ask themselves why they should pay such a large amount of money to a real estate agent “just for putting out signs and walking a few people through their house”.   So they decide they will take the task upon themselves and save some cash.   But it is very easy to underestimate the risk of making less money, the cost of the frustration and emotions that come with the process, and just how much they will gain by having the experience of a real estate agent on their side.   If you are considering selling your home at Lake of the Ozarks  by yourself , here are some common challenges sellers encounter, and what you can do to make your transaction more successful.   1) Marketing Strategy. A real estate agent will bring an entire marketing plan as the strategy for selling your home including professional signage, information sheets, and access to the MLS.  If you plan on selling your home on your own, you will want to look at it as your full time ...

Your final walk through can be easy to rush through or even skip, but it is a very important step in the home buying process that should be done properly.  It allows you to make sure that the home is still in the same basic condition it was at the time it was inspected, and that nothing has gone wrong with the house since you decided to purchase it.  It also lets you see that all agreed upon repairs have been done and done correctly.  It is not the same as a home inspection, you are not looking for reasons to negotiate additional repairs or add a contingency. It is really to make sure nothing has changed that needs to be addressed, and it should be done as close to closing as possible.   There are a few things that will be helpful to have during your walk through.  Your home inspection report will include any issues the inspector recommended addressing, and will be your guide to making sure those things were fixed.  Your home purchase agreement will be...

In part one, we shared some basic concepts for planning your move to the Lake of the Ozarks .   In part two we will go into a few more details that could make your move more seamless.   From getting rid of things you don’t need to pack and move, to planning the transition, thinking ahead is key.   Keeping track of the details (like which cords go with what, and where are the nuts and bolts for the disassembled furniture?) can make all the difference when you get to your new home at the Lake of the Ozarks . It is all about looking at the big picture and having an overall strategy for success.   Here’s how. 6) Pare down. If you are like most people, you have probably accumulated a lot of things that you really haven’t used in a while.   Now is a great time to stop giving up space to store (and now move) those things.   If you haven’t used it in the last year, you might not need to keep it.   The more you get rid of stuff you don’t need, the better your...