Springfield Real Estate Chatter

Springfield Mo Real Estate is not the same market as other communities around the country.  As a realtor in Springfield Missouri, I give buyers and sellers a lesson in Real Estate every day.

Have you heard recently negative comments from the National New media about the housing market?  Has your local new media discussed the market in your community?  Mine is actually talking positive about the market. 

So why am I getting feedback from realtors commenting that our bank-owned properties are too high........because they are bank owned?   ARE YOU CRAZY?  THAT'S THE SUPIDEST COMMENT I'VE EVER HEARD !   You're one of those realtors that hasn't done their homework.

I'm here to tell you the majority of our bank-owned properties sell between 97% and 107% of asking price.

Here's why:

Our listings are required to be cleaned out,......all homes are winterized.......utilities and heat are on.  

The biggest reason we sell between 97% and 107% of asking price......we have done our homework.  The bank has already had three Broker Price Opinions completed on the home.  When the bank sets the price, that price is already reduced!  Bank owned properties in the Springfield Missouri Real Estate market are great buys.

 Lesson 1.  When you submit offers for your clients, do you complete a market analysis before you write an offer?  I DO.  I want them to see the home is already below market. 

Lesson 2.  Do you show the buyer the price is already reduced?  I DO.  I want them to feel the home they are buying was a great buy.

Lesson 3.  Do you advise them to make reasonable offers based on Lesson 1 and 2?  I DO.  If they really want the home, they will not be upset when they miss a good buy after you advise them NOT to make a ridiculous offer.

Today, we sold 3 bank owned properties....

THE WINNERS are the buyers that make reasonable offers.....remember our stats are between 97% and 107% of asking price.    Oh, by the way,  usually bank-owned properties sell fast....that means you get paid fast too.

                                                       Springfield Missouri Real Estate

 

  

Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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Tennesse was hit by several tornado's last night. 

Vanessa Stalet requested that all agents in Tennessee, please let us know you are ok.  Please post back to Vanessa's post.   This was a terrible disaster.  We hope you are all ok.

 

  

Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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One of our own Active Rainers was voted best loan officer in southwest Missouri tonight by the Springfield Newsleader.

As a past chairman of our local Ozark Chamber of Commerce, Darren Stewart has been a great contributor to the Ozark community.

His contribution and support of the people of Ozark Missouri is great appreciated. 

THANKS DARREN! 

Contact Kay Van Kampen, ABR, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner, and Licensed in Missouri.  Interested in looking at property in Christian, Greene, Webster, Stone or Taney Counties.  Individual cities include Springfield, Rogersville, Ozark, Highlandville, Spokane, Sparta, Nixa, Battlefield, Republic, Billings, Clever, Willard, Strafford, and Marshfield.  Contact us today!

Kay Van Kampen

 

  

Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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What you can expect of me at our first meeting when searching for Springfield Mo Houses, including Nixa, Ozark, Republic, and Rogersville?   

Making a good impression is very important when to me when first meeting new clients.

I try to get as much information as I can before I agree to meet potential buyers at a home.  If the property does not fit their criteria, I will describe it to them and agree to meet them at the office, before we preview.

Sometimes that doesn't work and (against my better judgment), I'll agree to go ahead and show the home they called on.  Past experience tells me if the buyer will meet at the office, they are motivated to buy.  I can also pre-qualify them to make sure they are ready, willing and able buyers.  It also determines if we will be able to work together, with no conflicts of personality.

I also provide a folder filled with useful information for buyers, that include:

1)      Missouri Agency Disclosure.  I want to give them to opportunity to decide if they want buyer representation.  They usually do.  This is also a requirement in the State of Missouri.

2)      Copy of the disclosures of the homes they want to preview.

3)      Current map of the area.  (Very useful for out-of-state buyers).

4)      My personal brochure. 

5)      Several business cards.  I hand out several because "I'm never too busy for your referrals."

6)      Buyer's brochure.  In preparing the brochure, I've included information on inspections, definitions of Latent Material Defects, separate pages for writing information as we tour each home, and my office information.

7)      Chamber of Commerce packet.  Information on local businesses and the area helps buyers become more comfortable, familiar with the area and hopefully reaffirms that I am a professional realtor.

First impressions are lasting impressions.  After the first showing, I offer to set up a repeat meeting.  I want  buyers to feel comfortable with me and know that my main objective is find their future "Springfield Mo homes."  

Contact Kay Van Kampen, ABR, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner, and Licensed in Missouri.  Interested in looking at property in Christian, Greene, Webster, Stone or Taney Counties.  Individual cities include Springfield, Rogersville, Ozark, Highlandville, Spokane, Sparta, Nixa, Battlefield, Republic, Billings, Clever, Willard, Strafford, and Marshfield.  Contact us today!   Kay Van Kampen

 

  

Kay Van Kampen is a local Realtor serving Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic and surrounding areas in Greene, Christian and Webster Counties in Missouri. She is ready and available to help you with all your Springfield Mo real estate needs. To contact her go to www.kayvankampen.com. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area/neighborhood, would like more information about Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard and surrounding areas or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: 417.839.4534.

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