Your Favorite Real Estate Team

In a quick, high-pressure market, buyers may feel pressured to skip inspections all together.  Not only is that a bad idea, it can actually be wiser to get additional, or more specific inspections before agreeing to purchase a home.  A typical home inspection will include a visual inspection of major home systems and things that are easily viewed and accessible. An inspector will look at the exterior and note the condition of things like decks, porches, and siding.  He or she will look at the roof, as well as structural components like walls, floors, stairs and ceilings.  The condition of major appliances, the HVAC system, the plumbing, ventilation, insulation, etc. will also be noted. But a standard inspector may not be an expert in each of these systems.   For instance, an inspector may look at the roof to see that there are no missing shingles or holes or bad wear. But will they recognize if a fairly new roof looks great, but was installed incorrectly?  ...

We live in a busy world! It seems like we are home less because of travel for work, kids’ busy schedules, and other social activities. There now is technology that can keep our home in the state we want it, without even being there. This technology is always advancing, and more devices are hitting the market, making options less costly. Your Favorite Real Estate Team would like to run through a list of what we think are must have smart home products for your Lake of the Ozark Home . Smart Speaker The smart speaker is a great way to get started and familiar with a smart device. Like the Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, and Google Home a smart speaker will connect to your homes Wi-Fi and you can have it do many tasks for you. Not only will the speaker play music for you if you ask, but it can also be a virtual assistant that you have access to via voice. Hands-free activation by saying the correct “hot word”. Also, as you add smart home devices, these smart speakers can interact with...

Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner. We know that soon temperatures will be climbing, the sun beating down, the occasional thunderstorm and weeks of hot and dry days. Is your home ready for summer? Your Favorite Real Estate Team will share some ideas to make sure your Lake of the Ozarks home is in tip-top shape and ready for the summer months. Make Sure Your A/C is Working Properly When we flip a switch or push a button, we expect things to work. Finding out your A/C is not functioning like it should once the summer heat sets in is no fun. Being proactive and getting your system serviced early is smart. For one, the HVAC companies won’t be as busy yet and two, regular maintenance may prevent any further damage that could occur. Stain Your Deck Here at the Lake, we love to entertain outside. Make sure your deck is ready for your famous BBQ’s. You will want to look for any rot, warping boards or loose nails. Once you have all the repairing done, apply some ...

Are you thinking about buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks but you're not sure how you will get the money for the down-payment? Taking out a mortgage is a big deal, and the bigger your down-payment is, the smaller your loan amount and monthly payment will be. So how will you save? Everyone comes up with creative ways to save money, but Your Favorite Real Estate Team has put together some tips for saving up for your Lake of the Ozarks real estate ! 1) Automatic Money Transfers to Savings  One of the most popular ways to save for a down-payment is to set up automatic direct deposits into your savings account. This is a very convenient way to save but it will be up to you to make the commitment to not spend that money on anything but your down-payment. 2) Get a Second Job  Having a second job is a great way to quickly build up your savings account. This probably won't be the most popular choice, but trust us when we say it will be worth it in the end when...

Welcome to our very first blog! We are excited to start blogging so we can go more in depth about our extensive knowledge in Lake of the Ozarks real estate ! Your Favorite Real Estate Team , The Ed Schmidt Team are experts in their field and always strive to go above and beyond to help our customers buy and sell real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks . We specialize in properties at the Lake of the Ozarks and can't wait to assist you in your next real estate transaction! About Ed Schmidt  Ed moved to the Lake in 1996 and has since become one of Lake of the Ozarks' top REALTORS ®  and businessmen. Ed has a diverse background and has made numerous business and personal connections in the lake area, which makes him one of the most sought-after  agents for buyers and sellers . Ed understands the market from residential and condos to commercial and land. Understanding the market is only part of the real estate process. True success comes in the negotiation of ...