Dan Sells the Lake

Buying a new home is a big investment, and whether you’ve just bought one or you’re looking to buy a house at the Lake of the Ozarks , you’re probably thinking about finances. There are a few ways you can save money in your current home by conserving energy and lowering your utility bills. As your trusted Realtor® at the Lake of the Ozarks , I want to help you make the best decisions regarding your home. Read on for a few helpful tips when it comes to saving money AND energy. - Clean Your Air Filter Keeping your air filter clean helps prevent overworking your air conditioning unit. A dirty filter can potentially slow down the air flow. Cleaning or replacing your filter regularly is recommended, and energy.gov recommends every 3 months. - Don’t Peek in the Oven! When cooking or baking, it’s tempting to check on your food by opening the oven. Try to refrain from opening the oven door, as it lets a significant amount of heat escape. The oven then has to work extra hard to get b...

Although summer is the busy time at the Lake of the Ozarks, many people are considering living here full time. After all those people had a great time on their vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks, they are ready to find their own place here. If you are considering selling a Lake of the Ozarks home , now is the time to do it. Check out these reasons why autumn is a great time to list your house at the Lake of the Ozarks : 1. Demand Is Strong It's no secret that summer is a busy time in the real estate market. However, that demand doesn't go away once the season ends. There are still many potential home buyers still looking for their dream home due to numerous reasons including being out bid. During autumn, home buyers are typically more serious and ready to buy. Take advantage of the buyer activity and don't wait to list! 2. Less Competition Typically, during the fall season, there are less homes on the market, which means that you have less competition. If you ...

October is National Kitchen and Bath month, which makes it a great time to update and remodel these two areas in your home. Whether it's a small update or a complete remodel, having your kitchen or bath done could make the difference in getting your home sold quickly. Your trusted Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent offers tips for remodeling these rooms: Kitchen Update & Remodel Tips - When remodeling your home, try to avoid extremes. If you know you are going to sell your home soon, try and play it safe when picking out color schemes and cabinetry.  - Add granite. Buyers prefer seeing granite in the kitchen over the other options. If you decide to add in quartz, choose a pattern that looks like granite.  - Add in a wow factor. Buyers like to have convenience items in the kitchen, whether that be extra drawers or under the cabinet light fixtures.  - Update the cabinet hardware. This is an easy update that will make a difference in you...

Do's & Don'ts To Help You Stage Your Home Like A Pro Home staging can make or break the process of selling your house at the Lake of the Ozarks . Staging is the task - or perhaps more accurately, the art - of displaying your home in such a way that it becomes appealing to a wide range of potential buyers. In order to sell your home quickly, properly staging your home is a must. Staging should happen before you ever put your home on the market, and even before you take listing photos. By the time you photograph and begin to show your home, it should be in ideal condition for any buyer. As an experienced Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent , I have seen several homes that were excellently staged. I have also seen several homes that were not. Time and again, the homes with effective staging sell more quickly than the homes without. If you are planning to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks in the near future, here are a few do's and don'ts to help you mas...