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Today, we’ll discuss autopilot. I’m in my Tesla today on autopilot. The car steers, drives, and brakes on its own just like us. If you list with us, you don’t have to worry. You can trust us to ensure things are going smoothly and correctly. Our office has specialists for marketing, client care, and listing. We do everything to get you top dollar in a short amount of time.

We’d love to help you or someone you know list a home. Give us a call or email us today! We’d be happy to talk to you.

What does Zillow's Acquisition of Trulia mean for You?

There are many great Kansas City area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (913) 685-2326 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

An absolutely massive transaction took place recently in the real estate industry. A $3.5 billion dollar transaction, in fact. No, we aren't bragging about a deal we closed, we are talking about Zillow's acquisition of Trulia. These are 2 of the 3 biggest players in the online home search industry and 98% of buyers look at these sites first before they even contact an agent.

These sites are important, both to the consumer and the agent. We work a lot with Zillow and spend thousands on their site each month to get better online listings and to get our buyers on the site in touch with our sellers. Zillow currently receives over 80 million visitors a month , and with the acquisition of Trulia, that number is only going to increase. 

These sites are great for searching for homes online and we are proud to do business with them, but we do run into problems from time to time. One thing we don't like about Zillow is their zestimate feature. It's not very accurate and can cause a lot of headaches for buyers, sellers, and agents. When it comes to getting an accurate and true value of your home, you need to speak with a real live agent who has boots on the ground in your area. 

If you have any questions , please feel free to give us a call. We are here to help. Have a great rest of the week everyone!

Capture Buyers Effortlessly with Improved Curb Appeal

There are many great Kansas City area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (913) 685-2326 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Spring Cleaning: You Never Get a Second Chance at a 1st Impression

Today I wanted to talk about the importance of spring cleaning on both the inside and outside of your Kansas City home. You need to make an impact on your potential buyers as soon as they see your house, and to do this you need to spruce it up a bit.

If you look at the flower garden in this video, it needs a little touch-up, but not a whole lot because it is a rock garden. Rock is much easier to maintain than mulch, although I personally prefer the look of mulch.

Front doors are also things that might need to be paid more attention to. The door here in the video is pretty high-end, but it says a lot about the rest of the house, so you might want to consider installing a nicer front door. If you're standing outside the property waiting for the listing agent to open the door, you're going to notice the entryway while you wait, and this is your chance to impress the buyer.

Most people decide whether they like a property or not within the first 10-15 seconds of entering. You don't want to get off on the wrong foot with your customers, so pay close attention to your front entrance and the exterior.

Sometimes it's as simple as adding a few bags of mulch to an area to improve it, or repainting a front door. You'll see the examples of bad and good entryways in the video.

I want to thank you again for tuning in, and I hope that all of this information has been helpful to you. If you're looking to buy or sell real estate in Kansas City, then please do not hesitate to contact me or my team. We would be more than happy to sit down and discuss your situation.

The Three C's of Preparing Your Home For Sale

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With spring rapidly approaching in Kansas City, I've been receiving a lot of inquiries regarding what my clients can do to get their homes ready for sale. While every realtor will suggest different things, there are a few that you absolutely must do to prepare your home for sale. These are just a few of the necessary steps you should take to prepare your home.

1. Countertops: Clear off these spaces. Remove appliances from them and also clean them. You want to make it appear as if you do not live in the property. Let the buyer imagine what they might put on your counters.

2. Closets: This advice goes for these spaces too. Clean out your closets as best as you can. You want to show as much carpet as possible. The more empty a closet is, the larger it appears to be. Even if you have a smaller home with smaller closets, if you empty them out it can instantly make a potential buyer think that your home is larger. Empty space is your friend.

3. Carpet: The more carpet you have showing, the better. Clear away couches and recliners, or do whatever is necessary to free up carpet space. Removing the furnishings and displaying your flooring will make your home appear larger and much nicer.

These are just a few simple ways that you can prepare your home for sale. Overall, you want to emphasize empty space and aim for neutrality. You have to let the buyer imagine themselves living in your home, and the best way to do that is to declutter, clean, and neutralize your home of unnecessary items.

If you want a full explanation for your specific property, just contact me and I would be glad to give you a more detailed list of ways to prepare for a sale. There are many different things to consider, and the list above is only a small fraction. However, expect a very busy spring and summer market here in Kansas City, so start making these preparations as soon as possible.

Also, if you need assistance either buying or selling real estate in Kansas City, please contact me. You can reach me by phone at (913) 685-2326 or contact me via email at adam@adambutlerteam.com