Dan Sells the Lake

Missouri is one of the leading states to spot our national bird, the bald eagle. Owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks gives you some wonderful opportunities to go bird watching for these magnificent creatures.  If you would like to see a few up close and personal, then you should make plans to attend the 16th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days .  It will take place January 9 & 10, 2016 at various locations.      This is a free event that proves living at the Lake of the Ozarks can be just as much fun in the winter as it is in the summer.  There is always something going on to keep lake life interesting.  Eagles make nests wherever they can find plenty of food and open water.  These factors are what makes the lake so attractive to these birds.    The very first Eagle Days at the Lake had 651 participants, and in 2015 it had grown to over 3,700 in attendance.  This year the weekend will feature many activities, inc...

FSBO is short for "For Sale By Owner."  This is when a homeowner decides to sell their house without any assistance from a real estate agency.  It may sound simpler to take care of everything by yourself, but there is a lot more involved in selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks than one might realize.  Here are a few of the reasons that hiring a real estate agent to sell your home will actually make it a lot easier for you.   1.  It's difficult to reach everyone looking to buy.  These days, more and more people are taking to the internet to find their new home.  Research has been done that found about 89% of buyers search online compared to only 20% using newspapers to find a house.  Only putting up a sign in your yard makes it even harder to reach the people that you need to see your property.  Only about 9% of homes sold are the result of a yard sign.   My Dan Sells the Lake website is set up to feature my listings, and...

Mid-Missouri is known for its unpredictable weather, so when you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you need to be prepared for just about anything at anytime.  The Lake area's weather has turned out to be unseasonably warm for this time of year, but winter will eventually show up.  Now is a great time to check a few things around your Lake of the Ozarks real estate to make sure that you are ready for the cold and snow.   Inspect your roof. Take a good look at both the inside and the outside of your roof.   Check closely for any damage that needs to be repaired.   Damage here can let both cold temperatures and melting snow leak into your home.  While you are outside, clear the gutters so that ice and snow do not get trapped.  Trim any overhanging branches that could fall onto the house too.  Back inside, upgrade any insulation that is looking thin.   Drain pipes. Water left in any pipes in  Lake of the Ozarks second h...

As a Lake of the Ozarks realtor for the Gattermeir-Davidson team, I have access to the very best houses for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks .  This is a beautiful place to call home, and equally as wonderful to make your second home.  This month I would like to feature this roomy 3-bedroom lakefront property.  17633 Morning Sun Drive  Gravois Mills, MO 65037 Old Address: O-Road $250,000 This beautiful home enjoys an Eastern exposure with a view of the main channel of the Lake of the Ozarks.  It has a large, partially covered deck and a 2-well dock with a swim platform on a deep water, protected cove.  There is plenty of room for the entire family or a group of weekend visitors with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms.     FACTS: Built sometime between 1970-1977 Morgan County, Versailles school district Apx. 1,870 sq. ft. 2-story 4 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms FEATURES: Interio...

Many people believe that the Lake area shuts down in the winter (which is not true!) so they also think that real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks shuts down too. This is also not true.  A very large portion of buying and selling goes on during the months of December, January, and February.  Winter is an excellent time to get your house on the market.   Studies show that selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks in the winter is more likely to get your asking price than in the summer months.  The following points are most likely a big part of the reason for this.   Fewer houses on the market. Since most people believe that best time to put their house on the market is in the spring, there is less competition for sellers in the winter.  With fewer houses for buyers to look at, the more attention that your house will get.   Demand is strong. In the past eight months, between March 1, 2014 and October 31, 2015, only about 1/3 of ...