Dan Sells the Lake

Have you been considering selling your home? Have you outgrown your house, moving to be closer to family, or just ready to upgrade? No matter the reason you may have for selling your home at Lake of the Ozarks , you want the best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks on your side. Everyone says after summer is over the lake goes into offseason mode. People buy and sell homes every month of the year. In this week’s blog, we will talk about the advantages of selling your home this fall. Photo Credit: FunLake.com Demand is High The market is hot at Lake of the Ozarks. There are more buyers than there are homes for sale. This is a good problem to have if you are the seller. Buyers are quick to look at new listings before they are sold. Competition is Low Houses are selling quickly and there are not enough houses on the market. Competing in a smaller market can be a powerful bargaining tool. You can hold firm on your price since buyers can’t simply go down the street ...

In 2019, many people may be thinking New Year, New Home and who wouldn't want to live at the Lake of the Ozarks ? Not only is the Lake area a popular destination for summer vacations, being voted the #1 Recreational Lake in the Nation by USA Today, but also makes for a great place to live year-round. From great school districts and nice people to a strong workforce and breathtaking lake views - the Lake area is a great place to live, which is why if a life change is causing you to move away from here, you could potentially have all sorts of buyers after your home. However, proper staging is still in order when selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks . The best real estate agent at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you a few pointers for staging your master bedroom. CLOSET SPACE IS EVERYTHING! This can be especially true for couples who are sharing a closet. Just having enough space to where you properly organize your clothes without having to shove things in, can ...

Anything after Labor Day at the Lake of the Ozarks is practically considered "off-season." We still have great local events, many of our restaurants are still open, and it's not too cold to get out on the water for a joy ride. However, our vacationers start packing up around this point, and other than the guests who love golfing in cooler weather, we tend to see a lot fewer people around the Lake after this time. If you've always dreamt of moving to the Lake of the Ozarks and securing your dream vacation home, this could be the perfect time to do it. Here are a few things you should remember and consider as you shop around and find your Lake of the Ozarks home . The Market Can Be Great In many cases, buying a home in the off-season can be a great time! There are generally fewer buyers (though there will always be some), to compete with. You may have better chances of securing the house you've been eyeing, or at the very least you won't have all of the ...

Selling a home is a complicated process with constantly changing rules and regulations. If you’re going to be selling your home, you need to have a strong understanding of the process. If you are in need of a professional REALTOR® at Lake of the Ozarks , I'd be pleased to assist you! The beautiful Lake of the Ozarks has always been a great area to relocate to or own a vacation home.  With current market conditions and mortgage rates still historically low, this may be the perfect time to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks . I will work closely with you to help you sell your Lake of the Ozarks home. I know how to market your home here and in second homeowner feeder cities.  I also know the market to price your home for the maximum sale price, and I will negotiate with YOUR best interests in mind. When is the best time to sell my home? Typical thought is that the spring months are the best time to be selling a home. At the lake however, homes are sold every mont...

With fall in the air around the Lake of the Ozarks, you may start thinking about selling your home. It's a great time of year to put your home on the market. With a number of active buyers, don't miss out! As your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent , I've pointed out some easy ways to make improvements around your property this fall. Take a look below to learn more! Make Small Repairs If there are minor repairs you've been meaning to fix, go ahead and take care of those tasks. From a leaky faucet to a paint touch-up, try to improve those little tasks throughout your home. While you have dealt with these minor repairs, a potential buyer may see them as a burden, especially if there are quite a few improvements needed. Focus on Curb Appeal Although the madness hasn't started yet, the leaves will soon be falling off the trees. Keep up with your lawn maintenance and try to rake the leaves as they fall. This can help reduce the need for a major leaf clean-up...

Voted the #1 recreational lake in the country by USA Today, the Lake of the Ozarks offers a number of fun activities for you to enjoy year round. Appealing to both locals and vacationers, the area provides a wide variety of activities in which all ages can partake. As your full-time real estate agent in Lake Ozark, MO , I get to see many people enjoy the great benefits of local activities. Take a look below to see what fun happenings are going on this month at The Lake! Photo Credit: Duck Drop Facebook The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop August 05, 2017 Enjoy playing in the family fun zone with all types of games, inflatables, face decorating, and dunk booths. Walk down to the river and watch thousands of rubber duckies get dropped from above and race down the river. The duck who gets to the finish line first will receive a $5,000 cash prize! Parking for the event is free and family fun zone wrist bands can be purchased for $5. Bring the entire family out for a fun day filled with...

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 ...

Whether you live in the area part-time or year-round, buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks gives you many reasons to be thankful.  This is an incredible place to call home for lots of different reasons.  This Lake of the Ozarks realtor would like to share a few of them with you.  The beauty. Everyone is partial to the place that they live, but I firmly believe that mid-Missouri is one of the most beautiful places anywhere, especially the Lake of the Ozarks area.  The seasons play a large part in that.  Beautiful blossoms in the spring, green trees everywhere that you look all summer, every color imaginable in the fall, and the gorgeous scenes of snow covering the hilly landscape in the winter.  If you are lucky enough to own a waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, then you have the most amazing view to wake up to on a daily basis. Everywhere that you look around here is simply gorgeous.     The location. This is t...

My goal is to bring you the best Lake of the Ozarks real estate when it becomes available.  Many of the greatest places will be snatched up quickly in this beautiful area.  The Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to live all year long, and a great spot to own a second home too.  This spacious  Lake of the Ozarks waterfront condominium recently opened up.   1119 Passover Unit: J-1 # on Building: 1119 Osage Beach, MO 65065 $143,500 This magnificent Compass Pointe lakefront condominium is perfect for either keeping for yourself or using as a rental property.  The lower level patio is covered and offers a relaxing view down the main channel of the lake.  It has been updated throughout with Anderson windows and doors, tile flooring, paint, custom cabinets & counter tops, and the bedrooms have been turned into suites with access to their own bathrooms.  A 12' X 30' dock comes with it.  The complex offers a pool...

When you think of the Lake of the Ozarks, the first thing that generally comes to mind is that it is a wonderful vacation destination. However, this wonderful place is so much more! From the beautiful location, to the great ways to get involved in the area, there are some huge bonuses to living here all year. Here are five reasons I know you'll like living the full time Lake life. FunLake.com 1. Beautiful Seasons The Midwest is famous for its beautiful seasons. Spring boasts stunning flowers, moderate temperatures, and fun activities. While Summer brings a whole new experience with the Lake activities, exciting events, and warm weather, Fall at the Lake of the Ozarks is absolutely stunning with rolling Ozark hills that are bursting with perfect Autumn colors. Winter is mostly moderate.  You get enough snow to appease your desire for a Winter wonderland, but most of the time not enough that you'll have to invest in top of the line snow removal equipment. You'll find ...

The age old question is, "Should I rent, or should I buy a home?"  Renting can be a great temporary fix until the option to purchase a house becomes available.  Let's look at 5 reasons to buy a house at Lake of the Ozarks instead of renting. 1. No Surprises Rent can increase every few years with inflation and you have nothing to show for the money you put in years down the road. When you buy a house with a fixed-rate mortgage, payments will stay the same until the home is paid off. When you're done, the house is all yours.  When you rent, you are paying a landlord's mortgage payment instead of your own. 2. Tax Savings The first quarter of the year brings about the dreaded tax season. Homeowners have a benefit here as well, in several areas.  First-year homeowners can deduct some of the closing costs  (namely the origination fees) on the loan.  This amount is often over 1% of the total cost of the home, so the savings here can be substantial...