Get Real KC

Shawna Pyfrom, Business Development Manager at Security 1st Title spends some time walking us through title insurance, what it is and what it does.  We also discuss some of the other important functions title companies perform in our area during a typical home sale, and what to expect when you get to that closing table on your own transaction.  

A-PRO Home Inspection owner Brandon Miller joins Jen and Erik to talk inspections.  Tune in to find out more about home inspections, what they cover and what they don’t, why it’s important to have a highly trained and certified home inspector perform your inspections, how much they cost, how long they take and much more!  

You had us at “How much will my house sell for?” 😊  Jen & Erik walk you through some of the factors in determining what you want to list a house for, and how that price is determined.  The accuracy of online estimating tools, if you need to complete home improvement projects to get the best value for your home, along with a general understanding of the tools a Realtor will bring to the table to help you determine the best price to list your home at…these topics and more are discussed in this episode of GetRealKC!! 

The Kansas City area has been a seller's market for some time, but now more than ever before in modern history sellers are in the driver's seat when it comes to residential real estate.  That doesn't mean there aren't issues to consider and steps you should take to protect yourself and give your home the best chance for selling quickly and for top dollar.  Join Jen & Erik as they walk through some of the items to consider and what to expect, when showing or having an open house for your home. 

It's time to get ready!!!   Jen & Erik walk you through common home preparation steps and discuss the pre-sale paperwork you'll need to prepare to get your current home SOLD!

It's a sellers’ market!  Certainly in Kansas City, and almost everywhere across the nation.  During part one of the five-part Home Seller's Series, Jen & Erik discuss working with a Real Estate professional.  Do you need one?  What you should expect from your agent, and some ideas on how to find the right person to represent you in what may be your largest financial transaction.

Last fall, Jen & Erik caught up with Missouri Realtors® Director of Strategic Communications Tristan Asbury to discuss It’s Your Move.  It’s Your Move is a completely free education course with videos, case studios, and interactive quizzes.  Designed in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for use in high school classrooms, it truly is a great learning tool for all people, in school or not.

Listen in, but also check it out yourself at https://www.missourirealtor.org/consumer . Get more information directly by emailing [email protected] or calling 573.445.8400.

Staging can make a huge difference in how much your home sells for, and how fast.  Sue Shores, owner of ChangIt, joins Jen & Erik to discuss home staging, some of the basic concepts and some of the pitfalls to avoid.  She reminds us that staging is not just “packing everything but the kitchen sink”...staging is designing to sell.  

Janna Fox, CEO of ReScore, a local credit repair, financial planning & education company join Jen and Erik to discuss how credit scores work, the differences between the types of credit scores and steps you can take to improve your score regardless of how high or low it currently is.  

The home buying process while exciting can also be complicated & overwhelming. Erik & Jen are going to break this process down for you & help a complicated process become easier to understand. In this final part of the five part Home Buyers information series, Jen & Erik discuss the final steps leading to closing your home, and what to expect on closing day.