Dan Sells the Lake

When you sell your Lake of the Ozarks home , it can be an exciting, nerve-wracking and scary experience all at the same time. However, if you do your homework and work with an experienced real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can get through it with smooth sailing. I have gathered seven costly mistakes that home sellers make to hopefully help save you money when you sell your home: 1. Listing Home Without Fixing Issues There is a difference between remodeling and making repairs. Skipping the kitchen remodel is fine. However, not fixing that leaky faucet may cost you money.  Home buyers will see the faults in your home and it may reflect in their offers. Although your repairs may be minor, they could see them as problems or projects that they may not want to deal with.  2. Not Disclosing This is an easy mistake to avoid. Make sure you are upfront and honest with your home buyers. Too many sellers were afraid to disclose problems in...

Labor Day Weekend is exactly a week away. Do you know how you're celebrating? There are many firework displays happening all around the area. From family fun fests to beautiful fireworks over the Lake there are many different firework shows that your family will love. Your Lake of the Ozarks' real estate agent has all the details on these exciting shows: Photo Credit: FunLake.com Old Kinderhook Fun Fest Fun free festivities, which include clowns, bounce houses, face painting, children and adult games, live entertainment. Food and drinks are available for a small fee. For more information, call 573-317-4314. Dates: Friday, September 2 Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Where: 20 Eagle Ridge Road; South of Camdenton Bear Bottom Resort Labor Day Fireworks View by land or water. Parking is limited, so please arrive early. Call 573-374-6905 for more information. Date: Saturday, September 3 Time: 9:45 p.m. Where: 123 Bear Bottom Drive, or by water at the 38 MM ...

Whether it's across town or to another state, moving can be stressful. Adding kids into the mix and it can be challenging. However, it isn't impossible, and the best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help with seven tips for those planning a move with children: 1. Let Them Know What's Happening Even if they are little, let them know what is going on. They may not know what the term"moving" means, but if you explain to them what is happening, it will help them understand. It is also a good idea to find some age-appropriate book about moving. 2. Don't Be Afraid to Ask For Help Moving is stressful enough, so don't be afraid to ask for help. If needed, ask a friend or relative if they are willing to watch your kids while you pack up areas like the kitchen. You will be surprised how much you can get done when you are not distracted. It will make the move go smoothly since everything was placed in boxes with purpose and not ha...

There are many different reasons why people buy homes. Whether they want a good place to raise a family or a place to call your own, there is no bad reason. However, there may be some financial benefits of homeownership that you may not have thought about. Your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR is here to explain some benefits of homeownership to see if buying a home is for you: 1. Builds Equity Equity, in terms of your home, is the amount of money you can sell it for minus what you still owe. Every month that you make a mortgage payment, the amount you owe lowers, which in turns raises your equity. What do you get out of building equity? If you sell your home, you get cash for the equity amount. In turn, if you are buying another house, you can use that money to purchase it and borrow less. Also, if you ever need money, you can borrow against the equity in your home with a second mortgage. 2. Forced Saving Plan Paying your mortgage every month reduces the amount of your principal ...

August is family fun month. There are lots of fun family activities to participate in here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Your Lake of the Ozarks REALTOR can tell you the best ways to celebrate family fun month at the Lake. From spending the day out on the water to a competitive game of miniature golf, the Lake is the best place for families to enjoy a fun day together. Here are some ways to celebrate family fun month at the Lake of the Ozarks. Photo Credit: FunLake.com Cruising the Lake What better way to spend the day with the family than out on the water? Many Lake of the Ozarks homes for sale have docks to store your watercraft, so you don’t have to haul it down every time you come for a visit. The Lake has tons of cove areas to go swimming in, as well as an Aquatic Trail where you can explore and learn about the Lake’s history. If you don’t feel like spending the day out on the boat, the Lake of the Ozarks State Park has two public beaches where you can swim.  There ...