What Does A Real Estate Agent Do And Why You Need One In The Kansas City Real Estate Market

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Many buyers think if they do not use a Kansas City buyer’s agent, they could possibly get a great deal on the house and save the 3% commission. This could be true, but often homes are overpriced to begin with and without an experienced agent performing a comparative analysis on the home, you could still be overpaying. In addition, an experienced real estate agent can offer invaluable advice when it comes to inspections and repairs. After the inspection report came back on a home my clients wanted to purchase, they were ready to take the home as-is, but I pointed out the furnace had major problems and they ended up getting the home at the price they wanted, plus a NEW furnace.

In addition, another reason that first time home buyers should use a buyer’s agent is because many times buyers are distracted with the sellers decorating style, or lack thereof.  Many buyers cannot visualize how a home would look with different paint colors and/or carpet, or even how it would look with their own furniture. Furthermore, buyers often cannot look past the decor to see the structural elements such as age of the roof, HVAC or windows.  First time home buyers are often used to a landlord taking care of the property and thus they don’t look, or forget to care, about these bigger ticket items. 

This is where a real estate agent that is experienced with dealing with first time home buyers can give them a friendly reminder to keep things in perspective. It’s part of my job to ensure that first time home buyers don’t just purchase a “pretty” home that will cost them an extra $10,000 over the next few months because they didn’t realize that these bigger ticket items needed attention.  In short, first time home buyers need to remember that “looks” are not everything! Their pocketbooks will love it!

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Realty Executives
913-526-4985
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Find A Kansas City Home – Search The Kansas City City MLS

Are you searching for an Olathe house, Johnson County condominium, Overland Park townhouse, acreage or other Kansas City area property? Click here to start your Kansas City MLS home search Brad Papa is ranked in the TOP 1% of Kansas City realtors and is here to offer you the finest real estate services available to meet your needs. Brad works in ALL areas of the Kansas City metro, so if you want to live in the Northland, Lee’s Summit, Olathe or the Plaza, Brad Papa is your real estate agent!

Simply register and have unlimited access to search for properties! You will be able to search the entire Kansas City MLS system with bonus features like saving searches and favorite properties. Want Brad to do the work for you? Give Brad your basic criteria and he can run a customized search and e-mail you properties based on your needs.

Once you find properties you are interested in, contact Brad Papa at Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com or 913.526.4985 and he will take care of setting up the showing appointments.

Click here to start your Kansas City home search

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Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com
913.526.4985
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Top Olathe Real Estate Agent Brad Papa – Past Client Reviews – Must Read!

My husband and I were referred to Brad from a friend. He came to our home and gave my husband and I a presentation on how he helps his clients buy/sell homes. Brad is very professional but also very down to earth. Brad is very knowledgeable about the market and knows how much you can reasonably expect to sell your home for. Prior to hiring Brad as our agent we had our home listed with another agent for six months. We hired Brad and it sold within a month! One of the things I liked most about Brad is that he called EVERY week to update us on efforts being made to market the house, feedback from showings, etc. We’ve been at our new home for over a year and we still regularly hear from Brad My husband and I would absolutely recommend him. – Russell and Fallon

Brad is one of a kind. He has an endless zest and enthusiasm for his work, and he truly makes you feel like you’re the only client he’s assisting, even though he handles countless clients at once and manages to keep everything straight. He knows that being honest and fair is the most rewarding practice to everyone in the equation. He lets you “come to Papa” and he never solicits or tries to sway you in any direction, and he never tries to get you to operate on any timetable but your own. He gets to know you, the client, and your preferences, needs, and desires, and meets you in the right place to find you the best fit. Brad promptly replies to all texts, phone messages, e-mails, etc., in a remarkably prompt manner. You’ll never feel neglected. Brad is a pioneer in the profession of buyer’s/seller’s agent. He enables his clients to focus on what they truly want, so they’re not preoccupied with whether they’re they’re getting a bad deal. Satisfaction is guaranteed, and Brad never forgets his clients–he’s always sending greetings and gifts in the mail; his generosity and thoughtfulness are rare and refreshing. In closing, I have recommended Brad Papa’s services to at least two friends, and I always have his info ready to share. He is a man who has truly found his calling, and his passion for his work and his clients is a wonder to behold. You will be amazed. – John

We both bought and sold our house with Brad. He was very professional and knowledgeable and is always quick to respond. He has multiple pricing options depending on your needs and his commission was competitive with other qualified agents we spoke with. Brad listened to our needs in selling our house. We wanted to price it fairly but competitively for a quick sale and our house sold in only a few days. He also brought in a stager to provide ideas to make our house look it’s best. He provided fast feedback after every showing from the showing agents and he helped us negotiate a deal we were happy with.When it came to buying, Brad was also very good at listening to our wants and needs and finding good options in our price range and we found a great house that we loved and we feel we got it for a very fair price, thanks to Brad helping us with negotiations. Brad was never pushy and never offered his opinion on whether we should take or not take a certain part of the deal unless we asked him. We appreciated this balance of him sharing his knowledge, but not giving unwanted input.Brad is very knowledgeable about our area and this market including schools and local amenities. We interviewed about 10 agents and asked a lot of questions. I was very impressed by his focus on online marketing and his honesty. Several of the agents I interviewed suggested I list my home at prices $20k or more higher than what we chose to list at. I had done research on houses like mine that actually sold in my area in the past year and that was completely unrealistic. Brad didn’t tell us the pie-in-the-sky number that would have been nice to hear, but he gave us a few options of how to price our house depending on what our needs were. We always felt like we knew what was going on and were in control during the entire process and Brad did a wonderful job. We would not hesitate to use him again if we were to move or to recommend him to family and friends. – Jason and Meghan

Brad helped us purchase our home in the fall of 2009. As first-time home buyers, he was patient, thoroughly explained the process, walked us through each step and was a great negotiator. He’s very responsive and knowledgeable. We’ve been in the house almost three years and he continues to keep in touch, but not in a pushy, “sales-y” way. We definitely will be looking for his expertise when we get ready to sell and purchase another home. -Derrick and Adrienne

 Phone numbers from previous clients are available upon request! Contact Brad Papa at 913-526-4985 or Brad@PapasInTheHouse.comfor more information.

 

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Past Client Testamonials From Clients of Brad Papa – Read About His Highly Satisfied Clients

My husband and I were extremely pleased with Brad’s professionalism throughout the entire process of buying our first new home. In addition, his responsiveness is impeccable. Brad always responded to our questions within minutes if not seconds! Brad goes above and beyond his responsibilities to ensure you are at ease throughout the entire process. We still stay in touch with him and consider him a friend! Anyone who chooses Brad to help them find their next new home will be glad they did! – Hershel and Judy

Brad was a great help in selling our home and helping us find a new one. He was very patient, fun to work with, and very efficient. Our home sold in 3 weeks, when most homes around us were taking 3 months or longer. I asked Brad if he was a Marketing Major because he encorporates so many marketing skills into his business. He really is there to help you find what you need/want…even if you aren’t sure yet what it is you are looking for! I would highly recommend Brad to anyone in need of a realtor. He is great to work with and really takes the stress out of an otherwise stressful endeavor.  – Tammie

Brad was referred to us by a friend and after working with him I can see why she felt so comfortable referring him. He was extremely helpful throughout the process, answering questions almost immediately. His responsiveness to us made it hard to tell that he was actually working with other clients as well…he made us feel like we were his only clients, which I know was not true! When it came time to close the deal, he used his experience and expertise to get us a good deal on our new home! We were very impressed with the service we received from Brad Papa and will definitely be referring him to our friends!

Brad helped me buy my first home almost 4 years ago. Being a first home buyer, he did a wonderful job at walking me through the entire process and made my first home buying experience go smooth! Brad does a great job at staying in contact with his clients and goes out of his way for you. Over the years he’s always been the #1 Realtor that I suggest to anyone looking for a new home. Brad Papa will be the only Realtor I use in the future! – Lacie

Brad was EXCELLENT to work with! He started with an assessment of our current home. Our home sold in one week!! He helped us build a beautiful home! Brad was responsive, if we ever needed anything he would get back to us ASAP! We were very satisfied with our process with Brad! – Katie and Brian

Brad has helped us sell three homes and purchase one – I would recommend him to anyone. He is extremely knowledgeable about the in’s and out’s of every step of the process – from changes you can make so that your home will show better, to the final closing detail. He addressed any questions that did arise quickly, so it never felt like the process was being held up on our end. He provided regular updates throughout the process, so we always knew exactly where we stood, and what our next steps were. Nothing but great experiences! – Stacy

Brad Papa helped us purchase our first house. We were completely clueless and Brad made it such an enjoyable process. He really listened to what we were looking for and found us a great house in the area we wanted to be in. Brad is such a nice guy, that when it came time to negotiate, we were surprised by what a great negotiator he was on our behalf!I would (and do) recommend Brad Papa to everyone! My friend who have used him are always very happy and the ones who don’t use him are usually disappointed with whoever they chose. 🙂 We will be using Brad to purchase our next home, and the next and the next! -Alexis and Aaron

Brad is an amazing realtor! My husband was deployed during our house purchase and I was so fortunate to have Brad as my realtor, helping me through the entire process. I have never dealt with a realtor who is as honest, caring and knowledgeable as Brad. He is not your ‘average’ realtor and will do what it takes to make sure you are happy and comfortable with your decisions. If you want a realtor that makes you feel like you are his #1 priority, Brad Papa is for you. – Becki

We received a referral from a friend to meet with Brad. We were interested in selling our Johnson County, Kansas, home and up-sizing to a subdivision near our neighborhood school. Brad gave us honest feedback and set us up with a home decor and staging expert who assessed our home, and what it needed to sell. That experience was admittedly sobering, but also extremely effective in helping us formulate a game plan to sell. Mind you, the market was not a seller’s market in the summer of 2010! Brad knew where to tell us to focus our money. He recommended we invest in finishing a partly-complete 1/2 bath/laundry room instead of replacing the home’s carpeting. We had the carpets cleaned and stretched to make them look their best. Brad knew based on his market knowledge that we would likely not recover the expense of new carpeting in a sale. He knew the finished 1/2 bath would help move the sale. With his extensive knowledge of the local market and smart marketing strategies, Brad even correctly predicted the type of home buyer who would be the best fit for our home. (He was a single male & 1st time home buyer, not at all what we’d have guessed without Brad’s guidance.) Brad’s vision helped us to highlight the best attributes of our home and showcase them. The weekly updates from Brad were helpful to us. We knew when to expect his call. He also was very efficient to follow up with any question we had, whether by email or phone, in between those weekly updates. Brad spent a significant amount of time helping to locate our new home, and negotiate the deal for it. We closed in August of 2010. It was a relocation property, and the company had been keeping the house on its books for several months. Brad negotiated a (much-needed) paint and carpeting upgrade for the home. When combined with a significant price drop, it all made the new home a great fit for our budget. The small amount we had to sacrifice in the sale of our “old” home was more than recouped in the deal we got on our “new” home. Brad helped to make the market work in our favor.We followed Brad’s plan to buy/sell and it worked out perfectly. Our home sold in 40 days on the market, and we closed in October ’10 so we had NO double payments! In a tight economy, we were elated with the results. We know many others who were not as fortunate. Perhaps most importantly, we LOVE our home! We’ve been here nearly 18 months and we enjoy entertaining friends and family with much greater frequency. It’s been a wonderful change in our lifestyle and we sincerely appreciate the role Brad played. We recommend his services to friends whenever we can. – Jana

We couldn’t be happier with choosing Brad for our realty needs! He helped us prepare our house for sale, marketed it well and sold it within 4 weeks! Brad also helped us on the buying side. We couldn’t believe how smooth it was to purchase exactly the home we were looking for that was well within our price range. He explained every part of the process and kept our minds at ease. We felt he was working for the best deal for us, not for himself. Brad gave us personal attention from the start. He was extremely easy to contact if we had any questions and got back to us within minutes if we left him a message. We really like the way Brad still stays in contact with us even after we have closed on our house. We can tell he is genuinely interested in our well-being. Without a doubt, we will choose Brad again for any realty needs we have! – Sheri

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Brad Papa – Olathe Real Estate Agent – Read Even More Reviews From Past Clients

Brad was great to work with. We had worked with a Reese and Nicols real estate agent before Brad and had an awful experience where we almost lost our earnest money. Brad tried to help us with that situation, and also helped us look at new homes to buy. As first time home buyers, we didn’t know what we were doing and he provided us with advice and insight. We have now lived in our house for over 4 years that Brad helped us buy and we got a good deal. He will always call you back if you have any questions and also keeps in touch – even after the sale!
-Michele

Brad was our real estate agent when we purchased our first home a little over two years ago. Within just a few hours of me contacting him regarding our interest in purchasing a home, he sent me details for several homes to look at in our area in North Kansas City, MO. He was very knowledgeable about homes in Missouri even though his office in in Kansas. He took us to look at about 20 homes in 2 days. It was alot of homes to see but he made the process enjoyable and he made it pretty easy to decide which homes might be for us and which ones weren’t. Since this was our first experience buying a house, Brad gave us sound advice on price and negotiations associated with the final asking price of our house. After our offer was accepted, there were quite a few factors that made the closing process a complete nightmare. I honestly don’t think I would have made it through that process without Brad’s reassurance and determination. I have no idea how he made some things happen during that time, but I am glad he did because we thoroughly enjoy our new home!
-DeAnne

Brad went above and beyond for us! This was our first house purchase and when it came time for the details Brad was there every step of the way. I didn’t know what to look out for when it came to home repairs, what will cost you the most money or other things to look for when selecting a house. Brad made it easy because he was able to explain in detail what all those things should look like but ultimately left the decision up to us. I think the best thing about working with Brad was that he never showed us anything out of our price range and always made us feel welcomed to ask questions even if they had already been asked before. I highly recommend Brad Papa, not just for his excellent work and attention to detail but because of his honesty and integrity. – Ben and Emily

Brad was referred to us by a friend and after working with him I can see why she felt so comfortable referring him. He was extremely helpful throughout the process, answering questions almost immediately. His responsiveness to us made it hard to tell that he was actually working with other clients as well…he made us feel like we were his only clients, which I know was not true! When it came time to close the deal, he used his experience and expertise to get us a good deal on our new home! We were very impressed with the service we received from Brad Papa and will definitely be referring him to our friends! -Jamie and Matt

We selected Brad as our agent after attending his first time homebuyers workshop. We thought he was very friendly and helpful and provided a lot of useful information. We would recommend Brad to anyone buying a home in the Metro area. He was always available and did an excellent job helping us purchase our first home. We could not be more pleased. He continues to thank us for our business. We have found an agent for life. – Melissa and Adam

Of all the realtors I have had the pleasure of working with throughout my life, Brad Papa outshines them all by far. The purchase of my current residence was quite challenging due to unforeseen circumstances in my personal life. Brad went above and beyond to assist me making call after call to the builder and evaluating options. Not only was I able to purchase a wonderful home with his help, I gained a friend!! I highly recommend Brad!! He will definitely make your life just a little easier by handling all the details of your home purchase!!! – Deb

Brad was great. He knew what we wanted even before we did, and he made us stick to our guns when we were getting anxious. I would definitely recommend Brad to anyone looking to buy a home! He definitely knows what he’s doing. -Matt

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Brad Papa Client Evaluations – Read Reviews From Past Clients!

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Brad Papa is amazing! Brad is extremely knowledgeable about the KC area and advised us well when picking a location and foreseeing resale potential for the future. We could always get a hold of Brad easily and quickly. He walked us through the home-buying process step-by-step and made what can be a difficult process much easier! Brad is our Realtor for life. – Marissa

Brad made every step of the home buying experience easy and enjoyable. I especially appreciated how clearly he explained each detail of the process and was always available to answer questions and followed through on every request. We never felt pressured to do anything and instead felt like we we working with an old friend. We look forward to working with him to purchase any future homes. – Amanda

I have woked with Brad on 2 different occasions, to sell a home in 2005, and then to purchase a home in 2010. Both were very good experiences, and I have recommended Brad to a number of friends. When I sold my home in 2005, Brad set up a great marketing plan, and the house sold above the list price after just 2 days on the market. When I purchased a home in 2010, Brad was very attentive in understanding exactly what I was looking for in terms of home features, price, location, etc. We looked at a number of properties, and Brad was very good at highlighting the relatives pros and cons of each to help me narrow down the choices. Once I selected the house I wanted, I trusted Brad to do the price negotiation for me, and was very happy with the results. In both cases where I’ve worked with Brad, all the paperwork has gone very smoothly, and I was able to do the closings without hiccups or delays. – Derrick

Brad was great, he made us feel like we were his only customer all the time! We were completely new to the area and he was very knowledgable regarding the area/areas we were looking at buying a house. If there was something he didn’t know, like what the grades in the Jr. highs/high schools were that our child could possibly be attending, he called or found out right away. His customer service never stopped even after we bought our house, he still communicates with us and sends us little gifts, he also is always there for us when we have a question about the area and has even helped me to find a beautician in the area!! Brad was also very easygoing, friendly, great to work with and honest. His customer service cannot be equaled! -Amy

We truly enjoyed working with Brad Papa. We have recommended him to numerous others who were looking for a realtor, and when we decide to move again or to look for housing for investments or for our children, we will use Brad. Originally we were hoping to avoid using a realtor since my husband and I are both leery of sales people. Somehow we got Brad when we contacted the selling agency about a home. Impressed with his knowledge and “low key” style, we chose him to help us. He continues to stay in touch with us and keep us abreast of the home sales in and around our neighborhood!
-Sheryl

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Top 5 Misconceptions and 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  
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Learn To Avoid The Top 3 Mistakes By First Time Home Buyers

Before you purchase a home in the Kansas City area, you should check out Papa’s free seminar and learn how to avoid theTOP 3 COSTLY MISTAKES MADE BY BUYERS!

Whether you presently own a home, or this is your first time, you’ll learn new tips and strategies for getting the best buy and the best loan. This free class is presented in an information-packed, 90-minute format and is NO-OBLIGATION. Come and learn how to save money and time on your home purchase!

Seminar is FREE, but you must RSVP to attend. Spots fill up quickly, click here to register online now

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What Does A Real Estate Agent Do And Why You Need One In The Kansas City Real Estate Market

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Many buyers think if they do not use a Kansas City buyer’s agent, they could possibly get a great deal on the house and save the 3% commission. This could be true, but often homes are overpriced to begin with and without an experienced agent performing a comparative analysis on the home, you could still be overpaying. In addition, an experienced real estate agent can offer invaluable advice when it comes to inspections and repairs. After the inspection report came back on a home my clients wanted to purchase, they were ready to take the home as-is, but I pointed out the furnace had major problems and they ended up getting the home at the price they wanted, plus a NEW furnace.

In addition, another reason that first time home buyers should use a buyer’s agent is because many times buyers are distracted with the sellers decorating style, or lack thereof.  Many buyers cannot visualize how a home would look with different paint colors and/or carpet, or even how it would look with their own furniture. Furthermore, buyers often cannot look past the decor to see the structural elements such as age of the roof, HVAC or windows.  First time home buyers are often used to a landlord taking care of the property and thus they don’t look, or forget to care, about these bigger ticket items. 

This is where a real estate agent that is experienced with dealing with first time home buyers can give them a friendly reminder to keep things in perspective. It’s part of my job to ensure that first time home buyers don’t just purchase a “pretty” home that will cost them an extra $10,000 over the next few months because they didn’t realize that these bigger ticket items needed attention.  In short, first time home buyers need to remember that “looks” are not everything! Their pocketbooks will love it!

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Brad Papa
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Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com
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Find A Kansas City Home – Search The Kansas City City MLS

Are you searching for an Olathe house, Johnson County condominium, Overland Park townhouse, acreage or other Kansas City area property? Click here to start your Kansas City MLS home search Brad Papa is ranked in the TOP 1% of Kansas City realtors and is here to offer you the finest real estate services available to meet your needs. Brad works in ALL areas of the Kansas City metro, so if you want to live in the Northland, Lee’s Summit, Olathe or the Plaza, Brad Papa is your real estate agent!

Simply register and have unlimited access to search for properties! You will be able to search the entire Kansas City MLS system with bonus features like saving searches and favorite properties. Want Brad to do the work for you? Give Brad your basic criteria and he can run a customized search and e-mail you properties based on your needs.

Once you find properties you are interested in, contact Brad Papa at Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com or 913.526.4985 and he will take care of setting up the showing appointments.

Click here to start your Kansas City home search

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