Olathe Real Estate Agent - Brad Papa

One of the most common mistakes I see with first time home buyers is being 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.

In addition, buyers often cannot look past the decor to see the structural elements such as age of the roof, HVAC or windows. First time home buyer's 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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It's time! You are ready to buy or sell in the Olathe real estate market, but you are now wondering how to you find a qualified, professional Olathe real estate agent?

Here are some common ways people find agents:

• Word of mouth/referrals
• Family/friend in the business
• Someone You Know Is A Part-Time Agent
• Agent Who Sold Your Neighbor's House
• At An Open House

A real estate agent should not just be just handed the job, they should have to earn it. Before you got your current job, you had to complete a resume with your qualifications, interview for the job and make a great impression on the hiring agent and demonstrate why you were the best solution for the position. It should be the same when hiring an Olathe real estate agent.

As a client, you deserve to have the best representation. When you receive a referral or if you have a friend that is an agent, make sure that they are your best solution. A friend, family member or a referral can cost you thousands, if the agent does not fit your needs. I suggest identifying three to four agents in your area and interview them. Ask them similar questions such as:

• Are you a full-time or part-time agent?
• How long have you been in the business?
• Can I call your previous clients for references?
• How do you differentiate yourself form other Olathe real estate agents?
• Why should I hire you?

Make up your own list of questions! Then consider other factors important to you such as: experience, communication style, areas of experties etc. You deserve the very best representation! For more information on Olathe real estate agent, Brad Papa follow the below links!

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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.

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!