Join This Growing Kansas City Business Networking Group – Get Referrals

How do you generate new business?  Would you like to increase your business by 10%, 20% or even 50%?

I would like to extend an opportunity for you to visit the Overland Park Chapter 15 BNI Group. We are currently a group of professionals all from different aspects of business who are looking for YOU to give all of our business to.

What makes BNI unique is that it allows only one person per profession to join a chapter.  Thus, once you’ve joined, none of your competitors can participate in your chapter.  Our chapter is currently seeking people to whom we can refer ALL of our business to and who are interested in generating a steady source of referrals.
 
Please give me a call at 913.526.4985 if you are interested or if you just have questions.  I would love the opportunity to speak with you. Our chapter meets in Overland Park/Leawood on Wednesday mornings. I look forward to meeting you and to increasing our referral business. 

Please feel free to bring a friend or business associate with you who may also be interested in finding out how to generate more business through “word-of-mouth” referrals.  Come find out how to increase your business through referrals! 

Brad Papa

Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Top 5 Misconceptions & Mistakes When Pricing Your Home In Kansas City

I have worked in Kansas City real estate for almost 6 years and I wanted to share with you the Top 5 Common Mistakes When Pricing A Home. Remmber these factors DO NOT affect the market value of Kansas City real estate, thus the proper listing price of your home.

• Your Original Purchase Price : Most likely you paid the market value at the time of your purchase. Markets change, sometimes quikly, and today we have to deal with the current market conditions which may have changed significantly from when you purchased the home.

• Over Improvement or Certain Types of Improvements: Improvements should be made for enjoyment, not resale. You cannot add an item to a home, select it to your style, use it and then expect a buyer to pay the original cost.

• The Owner’s Need for Money: The owners need for money, the amount of closing costs, realtor fees the seller must pay or the fact that the owner is moving to a more expensive home has nothing to do with the home’s current market value.

• The Cost to Rebuild It Today

• The Seller’s Personal Attachment to the Property: The seller will often have personal attachements and special memories associated with their home that must be overlooked for a true market analysis. For proper pricing techniques, contact Brad Papa your local Kansas City real estate agent at http://www.PapasInTheHouse.com for a free market analysis.

Brad Papa
Realty Executives of Kansas City
913-526-4985
Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com  
http://www.PapasInTheHouse.com
Come to Papa For All Your Real Estate Needs!

 

First Steps To Buying A Home In Olathe or Kansas City

When it comes to buying a home, there are really only two primary steps.

1. Get pre-approved

2. Find a realtor you trust

Getting pre-approved is like getting your license to shop for a home. You don’t want to waste your time looking at homes that aren’t in your price range. The pre-approval process should NOT cost you anything. This process is simply meeting with a lender to let them know what your financial picture is so that they can determine how much money they feel comfortable loaning you. They’ll take a look at your credit score, income, debts and assets. One of the easiest ways to determine how much you can afford is to determine what monthly payment you would be comfortable with and working backwards. If you are pre-approved for $180,000, but you don’t feel comfortable with the monthly payment, then make sure you find the right price range that you would want to stay under so that your monthly payment will be in your comfort level.

The second step is to find a realtor that you trust. There are a lot of steps involved in the home buying process and you want to make sure that you are represented by a realtor that is working for you. They can walk you through the ropes and save you a lot of time and money! In addition, a buyers agent is free to the buyers. The seller’s pay the buyer’s agent commission upon closing.

For more information, come to one of my FREE First Time Home Buyer’s Seminars. This seminar will show you step-by-step how to save time, effort & money when buying your next home. Anyone considering the purchase of a home will gain valuable insight from this seminar especially first time home buyers. The class is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m. and is FREE, but you must RSVP to attend. Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to contact Brad Papa at Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com or call 913-526-4985 and reserve your spot today!

Brad Papa

Realty Executives of Kansas City

913-526-4985

Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Come to Papa For All Your Real Estate Needs!

Kansas City Restaurants – What To Eat In Kansas City

What’s for dinner in Kansas City? With so many restaurants in the Kansas City area it’s often hard to decide! Here are a few helpful links that might help you decide where you want to eat out tonight!

List of 723 restaurants from Trip Advisor – ranked by popularity
Restaurant Guide of Kansas City
Kids Eat Free In Kansas City
Kansas City Menus
Tastebud Magazine
Kansas City Originals

Realty Executives real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals full-time since 2005 and specializes as both a buyer’s or seller’s agent. Brad has resided in the Kansas City/Olathe area for his entire life and is an expert dealing with all areas of the metropolitan area. Contact him today at 91.526.4985 or Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

http://www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Check Out Your Olathe Real Estate Agent

Did you know that real estate agent’s license information is public record? It’s always in your best interest to double check that your real estate agent has a current license to work in your state.

Kansas Real Estate Commission: https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-krec-verification/index.do

Missouri Real Estate Commission: https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-krec-verification/index.do

All Other States : http://www.homes-and-real-estate.com/stateinfo.htm

Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in both Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com , 913-526-4985 or http://www.papasinthehouse.com/

JUST LISTED – Private Oasis In Overland Park Home – Professionally Finished Basement

Click link for more information: For Sale: 4BR/3BA Single Family House in Overland Park, KS, $250,000.

Contact Brad Papa at 913.526.4985 or Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com to schedule a showing today!

Just Listed – Amazing Home In Foxfield Village – Priced To Sell FAST

Click link for more information and photos: For Sale: 4BR/3BA Single Family House in Olathe, KS, $250,000.

Call Brad Papa at 913-526-4985 to schedule a showing today!

How To Find A Real Estate Agent In Olathe Kansas

It’s time! You are ready to buy or sell in the Olathe real estate market, but you are now wondering how to you find a qualified, professional Olathe real estate agent?

Here are some common ways people find agents:

• Word of mouth/referrals
• Family/friend in the business
• Someone You Know Is A Part-Time Agent
• Agent Who Sold Your Neighbor’s House
• At An Open House

A real estate agent should not just be just handed the job, they should have to earn it. Before you got your current job, you had to complete a resume with your qualifications, interview for the job and make a great impression on the hiring agent and demonstrate why you were the best solution for the position. It should be the same when hiring an Olathe real estate agent.

As a client, you deserve to have the best representation. When you receive a referral or if you have a friend that is an agent, make sure that they are your best solution. A friend, family member or a referral can cost you thousands, if the agent does not fit your needs. I suggest
identifying three to four agents in your area and interview them. Ask them similar questions such as:

• Are you a full-time or part-time agent?
• How long have you been in the business?
• Can I call your previous clients for references?
• How do you differentiate yourself from other Olathe real estate agents?
• Why should I hire you?

Make up your own list of questions! Then consider other factors important to you such as: experience, communication style, areas of experties etc. You deserve the very best representation! For more information on Olathe real estate agent, Brad Papa visit http://www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Brad Papa

Realty Executives of Kansas City

913-526-4985

Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

www.PapasInTheHouse.com

2009 Tax Credit Extended Into 2010 – Now Repeat Buyers Qualify

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The 2009 first time home buyers tax credit has been extended!

A first time home buyer that hasn’t purchased within the past 3 years will be eligible for up to a $8,000 tax credit, but they must write a contact by 4/30/2010 and close by 6/30/2010.

In addition, repeat buyers are now eligible! If you have lived in your primary residence for 5 years, you are eligile for up to a $6,500 tax credit when you sell then buy another home. The same dates apply, write a contract by 4/30/2010 and close by 6/30/2010.

Income and other restrictions apply for both tax credits.

Contact Brad Papa at Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com or call 913-526-4985 and capitalize on this tax credit today!

Brad Papa

http://www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

Your Listing Expired – List With Papa And Make Your House Stand Out

In this challenging market you need a real estate agent who is experienced in your area and who will get your home sold for a fair market value in a reasonable amount of time. I can offer a new perspective on how to market your property and plenty of tips on how to maximize your home’s sales potential.   

LET PAPA HELP YOU!

I specialize in marketing great homes that for whatever reason, didn’t sell the first time around.  You now have the opportunity to start out with a clean slate and let my energy, creativity and enthusiasm work for you. I can offer a new perspective on how to market your property and plenty of tips on how to maximize your home’s potential!  

PAPA’S PROVEN RESULTS

7520 Haskins: 274 days with other agent, CONTRACT after 51 days with Papa
7407 Holmes: 195 days with other agent, CONTRACT after 47 days with Papa
22019 W. 51st Court: 130 days with other agent, CONTRACT after 45 days with Papa
1021 Cardinal: 121 days with other agent, CONTRACT after 21 days with Papa
21023 w 60th : 218 days with other agent, CONTRACT after 49 days with Papa  

A FEW REASONS HOW PAPA IS DIFFERENT

1. Customizable Seller Pricing Packages – You Pick My Commission
2. Cancel At Anytime Policy
3. Easy to Get A Hold of Me – Weekly Contact From Me
4. Unique Marketing Strategies – Interview Me Today To See What I Offer  

Call Brad Papa today at 913.526.4985 to get your home back on the market and get it sold fast!  

Brad Papa
Realty Executives of Kansas City
913-526-4985 
www.PapasInTheHouse.com
Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com  
Come to Papa For All Your Real Estate Needs!