Springfield Real Estate Chatter

Republic Mo is located minutes southwest of Springfield.  With a population of over 13,000, this beautiful city has increased in numbers by 62% since the year 2000.  Situated near the Frisco railroad, in the early 1800's, Republic because a well known shipping and traveling point.

Today, Republic still enjoys the sounds of the Frisco train and has become a thriving community and will continue to grow.  New schools are under construction, new developments are waiting to be completed.  And the commercial side of Republic is slowly increasing.

Searching for a home that fits your all your Springfield real estate needs just became easier.  This home has everything you've been looking for......

This immaculate, finished walkout basement home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large kitchen w/center island, central air / attic fan, & family room in basement... Outside you will find brick/permanent siding for low maintenance, deck, covered patio, privacy fence, storage shed, fruit trees, & extensive landscaping plus charming koi pond.....Here Is Your Little Oasis.  Located inside the city limits of Republic, check it out.

 

  

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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This has been quite an unusual year for real estate in Springfield Mo.  I haven't watched a soap opera for over 30 years......all I have to do is go to work every day.  There's no telling what's going to happen.

This year has been a never ending battle to save so many home owners from foreclosure.  Contacting the bank and successfully getting them to agree to a "short sale" could be so much easier if the bank's weren't overwhelmed with the process.

Marketing the home is just as much of a battle to make sure it stays in show condition because the sellers may not be living in the home and it's ends up being the agent's responsibility to maintain the yard, turning the utilities on for repairs, and keeping the home secured.

Unlike foreclosures, realtors are not reimbursed for all the maintenance issues that go hand in hand with short sale.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining.......I go into every short sale knowing the possibility that what I am doing may end up as a loss to me.  And many homeowners are able to help with the expenses.  What does bother me is going thru the process, then having the buyer decide to back out of the offer after waiting for 3 months because the garbage disposal doesn't work!  They don't remember the contract says sold "AS IS, WHERE IS'.

One condition of a "Short Sale" should be: The buyer is NOT allowed to withdraw their offer until the bank makes a decision.  There should be a clause in the offer that states:  if a buyer withdraws their offer before the bank approves or denies the offer, a heavy fine will be imposed for wasting the agent's and seller's time and effort, not to mention what the bank had to process.  Actually there is a clause in our contracts that gives a deadline for the offer to be accepted.  If the deadline passes, the buyer has the option to extend or cancel the contract.

I guess what I'm trying to stress here, is if you are a buyer, looking for a great deal, have the time and patience to wait for an answer from the bank, THANK YOU!  I'd be happy to present your offer to the bank.  Oh, by the way, I just listed 4 new short sales this week.

 

  

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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Yes, I guilty.  I plead GUILTY!  I refused to show unqualified buyers houses in the Springfield Mo real estate market.  I see "DESPERATE" written all over their faces and in their voices. 

When I make an appointment with a doctor, lawyer or even an accountant, I know that I'm going to meet with a professional.  Am I prepared to pay?  You betcha!  So why would you expect me to drop everything I'm doing to open a home, when you are not qualifed to buy?   I'm a professional, too. 

I've been selling Springfield Mo homes for twenty years and never in my career have I been confronted by so many phone calls begging to be shown homes by unqualifed buyers.  My sellers request I show qualifed buyers only.  They too do not want someone going through their home, if they are unable to buy.

Here's how easy it is to buy a Springfield Mo home.

• First, call me.  I'll contact your lender or offer a list of lenders that I recommend.
• Second, once you are qualified, we meet once more and eliminate the homes that you do not want to see.  By the way, I'll also offer Buyer's Agency to you, unless you want me to work for the seller.  If that is the case, don't tell me anything you don't want repeated to the seller.
• Third, we now get in the car and preview the inside of the homes that are on your list.
• Four, we go back to the office and write an offer on your favorite home, after checking to make sure the home is priced right.  Checking out prices, keeps us from writing a "LOW BALL" offer that doesn't get accepted.  Listen to me.  I'm your professional.  I do know the market.
• Five, our offer is accepted.  Inspections are completed.  We close within 30 days and TAAA DAAAA.......you just bought your dream home.

Now, how simple is that?  It's called buying Springfield Mo real estate, the right way. Thank you Mr and Mrs Home Buyer for having confidence in my years of experience and allowing me to assist you.

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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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