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

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!

Use The $8,000 Tax Credit As A Downpayment For First Time Homebuyers On FHA Loans

Even better news for Kansas City first time home buyers in 2009, as of yesterday the government is going to allow first time home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment on FHA (Federal Housing Administration) financed loans! No more waiting until next year’s tax return to collect on the money. Buyers will be able to capitalize on this tax credit at the closing table.

Since the FHA requires a minimum 3.5% down payment from buyers, having up to $8,000 would mean buyers wouldn’t have to immediately dip into their savings for the downpayment.

Buyers need to act fast though, this program ends December 1, 2009.  Sign up today for Papa’s FREE First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar to cover this topic in depth. Seminar is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Click here to register online now! 

Click here for the full story from realtor.org

 Click here for the full story from the  Wall Street Journal online

Click here for more information on Papa’s Free First Time Homebuyers Seminar

Brad Papa
RE/MAX State Line
913-526-4985
bradleypapa@remax.net
www.PapasInTheHouse.com
Come to Papa For All Your Real Estate Needs!

Free How To Get Your Home Sold Fast Seminar

FREE HOME SELLING & STAGING SEMINAR

In this market, even the most gorgeous Kansas City home can sit for months on the market waiting to be sold. Avoid this problem by attending this seminar and learn tips to make your home irresistible and marketable. Learn how to get your home SOLD in the least amount of time, for the most money.

Topics include:

• Why effective pricing is so critical
• Which marketing options do/do not work
• Why an empty house sits on the market longer
• Furniture and accessories arrangement and color options

This course can help you maximize your profit and reduce your stress! Register online now!

Upcoming Dates:

Click here for upcoming dates or contact Brad at Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com or 913-526-4985 for a personal consultation. 

WHERE: Realty Executives of Kansas City, 11401 Ash, Leawood, KS 66211 

RSVP REQUIRED: Register online now!  or contact Brad Papa: 913.526.4985
or Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

NEW: Let Papa Come To You! Brad will put on a free real estate seminar at your next company Lunch-N-Learn! He has already presented at multiple companies and has received excellent feedback, now it’s your turn! Simply put  Brad in contact with your H.R. representative that is in charge of scheduling the classes and he will take it from there! 

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 Agen
•  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 form 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 follow the below links!

Brad Papa Buyer’s Agent FAQ

Previous Clients Testimonials

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brad Papa
RE/MAX State Line

913-526-4985
bradleypapa@remax.net
www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Fabulous Olathe Home In Foxfield Village – 3 Car Garage – Move-In Ready

Brad Papa | RE/MAX State Line | 913-526-4985 21016 W 118 Terrace, Olathe, KS Fabulous home in Foxfield Village w/3 car garage! 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $235,000 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 1,676 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 10,569 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fabulous home in Foxfield Village w/3 car garage! Gorgeous master suite with spa-like bath & walk-in closet. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, tiled bathrooms, ceiling fans, bay window, two living areas & great appliances. Backs to greenspace w/walking trails. Five minutes from everything. Amazing neighborhood pool! see additional photos below ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Home Sweet Home Kitchen Living Room Master Bedroom Walk Out Basement Master Bath Contact info: Brad Papa RE/MAX State Line 913-526-4985 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Apr 15, 2009, 10:00am PDT

Fabulous Shawnee Home In Pristine Condition – Pottery Barn Decor

Brad Papa | RE/MAX State Line | 913-526-4985 6414 Chouteau Street, Shawnee, KS Fabulous Shawnee home in pristine condition! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $193,000 Year Built 1991 Sq Footage 1,496 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,001 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fabulous Shawnee home in pristine condition! Open floor plan. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, tiled bathrooms & upgraded light fixtures. Great room with tiled fireplace & large windows. Double walk-in closets in master. Finished basement for second living area & plenty of storage. Five minutes from everything. see additional photos below ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front Kitchen Living Room Finished Basement Master Bedroom Master Bath Contact info: Brad Papa RE/MAX State Line 913-526-4985 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Apr 23, 2009, 7:04pm PDT

Fabulous Shawnee Home – Open Floor Plan – Pottery Barn Decor

RE/MAX State Line real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals for over five years 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.

Brad Papa

RE/MAX State Line

913-526-4985

bradleypapa@remax.net

www.PapasInTheHouse.com