A Happy New Homeowner

After a long and sometimes difficult journey, Brandon happily accepts the key to his first home.
I met Brandon over 1-1/2 years ago as he began the process of looking for his first home in Kansas City MO.  The home he chose to buy happened to be a foreclosure (groan) in the neighborhood he really wanted to live.  Tough negotiations began but persistence prevailed.  We had a deal.  Then we had inspections.  Then we had more negotiations.  Lender requirements for repairs.  Repairs done.  Lenders happy.  Title didn't clear.  More waiting and waiting and waiting.  Finally word came today that we were clear to close.   Hallelujah!  Before anyone changed their minds, Brandon and I did our final walk-through at the house and headed to the closing table.  Now Brandon's fun begins!
Good luck and enjoy your new home, Brandon.  Don't forget to invite me over to see the improvements!

What a Realtor won't do!

After my open house this afternoon, Carolyn Coleman (first listing agent) and I became expert house painters and neutralized a bedroom.  A once lavender bedroom, is now a terrifically taupe room.  We are AWESOME!  One of the first rules of selling a house is to make it as neutral as possible, appealing to as many people as possible.  Buyers want to be able to picture their furniture and decor fitting in without having to do too much work themselves.  Wallpaper?  Get rid of it!  Bright colors?  Tone it down!  All in a day's work for this dedicated Realtor!

It's An Open House Day!

The sun is shining --- the birds are singing --- what a perfect day for an Open House!  7222 Walnut St., $163,000, 3BR/1.5 BA in Waldo.