Dan Sells the Lake

A very important part of selling your home is having the best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks working for you.  You can have the most beautiful home in the world for sale, but if your realtor doesn't know what they are doing, it could sit unsold for a very long time.  Here are a few questions that a good real estate agent should be able to easily answer.      1. How long have you been in the real estate business? Experience comes with time.  You can learn about real estate from classes, but the best knowledge comes from on-the-job experience.    2.  How much education have you received? Things change constantly with real estate, and keeping up with current trends is very important. 3. Can you recommend qualified people to work with to get my house sold?  (mortgage brokers, home stagers, repairmen, etc...) A good realtor knows the most qualified and well-trusted people in the business.  4. What type o...

Before someone buys any  Lake of the Ozarks real estate , it needs to be inspected by a professional.   Getting a home inspection done doesn't have to be a scary thing if you know how to prepare.     There are a few, simple things that you can do to make sure that your house is given the best review possible.  If you have kept up with regular maintenance of the home, then most of these things will already be taken care of.   Some sellers will have their own inspection done before the buyer's inspection. This is helpful in letting them know if any possible repairs have been overlooked, and these can be taken care of ahead of time.  An inspection is helpful to the buyer because it gives them a good idea of what they will be getting into if they buy the house.   Here are a few key things for you to do before a home inspection. 1. Make all areas easily accessible, both inside and out. The inspector will need to have easy access to everythi...

Adding outdoor living spaces to your home not only increases its value, but it's a great incentive for you to get outside and actually enjoy your own yard.   Real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks especially benefits from outdoor additions because this is the type of gorgeous area where people want to spend more time outside.  Here are 5 wonderful spaces that you may want to build in your backyard.   Pergolas A pergola is a an arbor, or archway, that covers an outdoor area.  It is usually made up of a wooden slatted roof and sides made of latticework.  This space offers a wonderful shaded area to relax.  Hanging plants or climbing vines add beauty to this enjoyable structure.         Deck or Patio A perfect place to grill, dine, play, tan, relax...  the list goes on and on.  If you choose to incorporate a screened-in area, you can even hang out there in rainy weather.  One very important thing to keep in mind ...

There are so very many amazing houses available right now in the area.  It's a great place to live year round, and also the perfect spot for a vacation home. Below are three of my Lake of the Ozarks real estate listings that I would like to feature for the month of August.  Please follow the virtual tour links to get an even better look at these great  houses for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks .     163 Belle Vista Ct  Four Seasons, MO 65049 $480,000 4 beds 4 baths 2,670 sq ft VIRTUAL TOUR Located in the neighborhood of Bella Vista, this large level lot includes a beautiful lake view.  The home has a unique floor plan which includes a grand entry, a wide staircase leading to an open kitchen/dining area, and a large living room featuring giant windows with that gorgeous lake view.  A separate attached living quarters is attached.  A hot tub and huge lakeside deck are perfect for relaxing. ...