Top reasons why homes aren't selling in a seller's market
The title of this column almost feels like the “Top 10″ segment on David Letterman’s Late Show, but this list is no joke. That’s right:...
Sellers, don't get greedy
Greed is one of the seven deadly sins, and it can ruin a seller’s chance of working with the best buyers the market has to offer. Can I...
Tips for keeping your home secure while you are on vaction.
‘Tis the season for weekend getaways and family vacations. I love this time of year, as do most people — including thieves. Sorry to...
What to do when you find water in your basement?
*I wrote this column several years ago and yet it seems every year a rainy season will show up and the calls and questions begin to come...
Can Trulia and Zillow tell me how much my home is worth?
Question: How do I know how much my home is worth? Can Zillow, Trulia, or the county tax assessment give me an idea of value? I have...
Realtor hobbyists struggle to sell homes in shifting market
You might ask, “What is a Realtor hobbyist?” and my answer would be a Realtor who assists clients on a very part-time basis. Certainly a...
Top spring maintenance tips
Here it is the first week of Spring and the temps are going to be in the mid-60’s. Winter is finally over, we hope! That means no more...
Can I get by with limited curb appeal?
If the inside of my home is a show-stopper, can I get by with mediocre curb appeal? I recently received an email from a Prairie Village...
How do you choose a Realtor? Aren't they all pretty much the same?
As our business has grown through the years and I have gotten better at asking good questions, I have been shocked by some of the horror...
How to choose a home inspector
Home inspections aren’t just for buyers these days. As a matter of fact, 99 percent of our selling clients last year performed a...
How does the weather impact real estate sales?
Does anyone else feel like we live in Colorado? Honestly, I cannot remember the last time that the weather has come up so often in...
Can Zillow or Trulia really tell me how much my home is worth?
Question: How do I know how much my home is worth? Can Zillow, Trulia, or the county tax assessment give me an idea of value? I have...
The hottest NEJC markets, for now
I’m often asked, “What is the hottest market?” so I thought it would make for a good column this week. As I have written before, our...
3 myths of selling your home
I love my job. I really do. I have the pleasure of working with sellers all over the city and from all walks of life. Just this week I...
The state of your sewer line
Although not the most glamorous of topics, your sewer line condition is extremely important. And it is becoming more important every day...
Record home prices are being rejected
In the last twelve months, home values in the Shawnee Mission School District have shot up by 11.2 percent based on November’s numbers....
Its cold out there! Before lighting that fire, check out these fireplace safety tips.
There is something magical about the combination of cold air and the scent of a wood burning fireplace. And with bitterly cold...
Pre-inspections - the best money a seller can spend
One of the most joyful times for a home seller is when they get word that their home is officially under contract. The moment right after...