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!

 

Tips And Secrets On How To Sell My Home Fast

Why hasn’t my home sold? Are there secrets to getting my house sold in today’s market? I hear these questions many times from sellers and while there are some things you can control, there others you can’t. It’s best to focus on what you can change! Click here for more information on Brad Papa’s free seminar – How To Get Your Home Sold Fast

Some things you can control:

Price: Pricing your home over the market value is the number on reason that a home does not sell. The most important factor to consider is that if a home is overpriced it won’t even show up in a buyer’s search! Buyer’s won’t even have the chance to fall in love with your home because it is just out of their range and they won’t even see it listed in their search. 

Condition: Is your home move-in ready? Has it been recently remodeled in a neutral color scheme or are there a lot of fix ups that are needed? The condition of the property can dramatically increase or decrease the price of a home. Check out my other articles for some great tips: Top 5 Tips For Getting Your Home Ready For A Showing or Top Tips For Getting Your Home Ready To Sale  

Availability: You control if a buyer has access to your property, so make sure that when an agent or showing company calls for a potential appointment, you make every effort to rearrange your schedule to accommodate them.

Appliances: Which ones are staying and which ones are going. This is especially important for first time home buyers who may not have certain appliances.

 

Some things you can’t control, but do affect how quickly your home sells:

Location: Is it in a good neighborhood that is highly desirable? Do you back to a busy street, are you near the train tracks, how close is the nearest grocery store.

Layout: Unless you plan on doing major renovations, the layout is something you cannot change. Here are some of the things that potential buyers might have on their “must have” lists: open floor plan, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms and their location, size of rooms and closets  

Yard: A lot of people look for a larger yard, and some are looking for a fence. Others require a deck or patio

Contact Olathe real estate agent, Brad Papa for more tips on how to get your Kansas City home sold fast! Click here for more information on Brad Papa’s free seminar – How To Get Your Home Sold Fast or Register online now!

 

Brad Papa
RE/MAX Stateline

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

Updated Olathe Home For Sale – Updated Kitchen/Bathrooms – NEW Carpet

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

Olathe Home For Sale: Brand New Carpet! Newer Big Ticket Items

Brad Papa | RE/MAX State Line | 913-526-4985 1021 S Cardinal Place, Olathe, KS Brand New Carpet! Newer Big Ticket Items 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $165,000 Year Built 1973 Sq Footage 2,300 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 10,367 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION BRAND NEW carpet throughout. Newer big ticket items: HVAC, water heater & roof. Sparkling, updated kitchen and bathrooms with new tile. Fresh paint in neutral colors. Huge backyard. Great location. Two living areas, formal dining room, finished basement, walk-in closet in master. see additional photos below ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Great Location Updated Bathrooms Living Room Formal Dining Room Updated Kitchen Second Living Space Contact info: Brad Papa RE/MAX State Line 913-526-4985 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Apr 4, 2009, 12:15pm PDT

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

Move-In Ready Lee’s Summit Home – New Bathroom – So Many Upgrades!

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

Updated Waldo Home! Kansas City Real Estate – Kansas City First Time Home Buyers

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

Updated Waldo Kansas City Home! Amazing Location! Must See Property!

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

Olathe Real Estate – Former Model Home In Foxfield Village – Priced To Sell!

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

Specializing in Olathe Real Estate
913-526-4985
bradleypapa@remax.net
www.PapasInTheHouse.com
Come to Papa For All Your Real Estate Needs!

Upgraded Waldo Home – Olathe Real Estate Agent Brad Papa Listing

Brad Papa | RE/MAX State Line | 913-526-4985 304 E 79 Street, Kansas City, MO UPDATED Home! NEWER Furnace, A/C, Roof, Siding! 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $107,000 Year Built 1940 Sq Footage 800 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION NEWER Furnace, A/C, Roof, Siding! Updated Waldo Bungalow! Charming screened-in porch. Nice lot with fenced backyard. Private driveway w/2 car garage. Large clean basement. Formal dining room, white woodwork, neutral paint & nice size bedrooms. Established neighborhood close to schools, restaurants & shopping. Move in ready! see additional photos below ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Waldo Home Sparkling Bathroom Spacious Bedrooms Dining Room Plenty Of Space Great Living Room Contact info: Brad Papa RE/MAX State Line 913-526-4985 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 15, 2009, 9:17am PDT

Lee’s Summit Home For Sale – Newer BIG Ticket Items – Excellent Condition

Brad Papa | RE/MAX State Line | bradleypapa@remax.net | 913-526-4985 637 SW 35th Terrace, Lee’s Summit, MO NEWER BIG TICKET ITEMS 3BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $125,000 Year Built 1984 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Beautiful home with tons of upgrades. Brand new bathroom with NEW tile, double vanity and fixtures. NEWER BIG TICKET ITEMS including: HVAC, 40 yr roof, paint, sliding door, appliances and carpet. Finished basement. Huge backyard. This home has all the major updates and is located in a quiet cul-de-sac. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Fireplace ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Lee’s Summmit Charmer Updated Bathroom Updated Kitchen Cozy Living Room Finished Basement Huge Deck Contact info: Brad Papa RE/MAX State Line bradleypapa@remax.net 913-526-4985 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 1, 2009, 5:57pm PST