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Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and Jason DeLong

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Jay & Company- your professional Kansas City Real Estate Agents.

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A Few Common Appraisal Questions Answered

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/08/29

What exactly happens during the appraisal process? We’re answering frequently asked appraisal questions today.Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Today we want to go over a few common questions about the appraisal process. 1. How much does the appraisal typically cost? Usually the appraisal fee is paid by the buyer directly to the lender. The fee does depend on which loan program you use but usually

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Tips on Disclosures for Homebuyers & Sellers

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/08/16

What exactly is included in a seller disclosure? How do those disclosures benefit both homebuyers and sellers? Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale What exactly has to be in a disclosure when selling your home? Sellers are legally obligated to disclose any material defects in the home to potential buyers. How far does that obligation go? On the one hand, sellers may want to minimize the number of defects

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An Alternative Way to Sell Your Home

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/06/02

If you want to sell your home without all the hassle, we can help. Want to sell your Kansas City Home?Get a free home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home?Search all homes for sale What can you do if you want to sell your home but don’t want to go through all the hassle of listing it on the market, preparing it, and going through the stressful inspection and appraisal processes? We have a solution for you.There are a number of reasons why this option could be attractive to you. Maybe

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Come to Our Easter Client Appreciation Party

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/03/27

We’d love for you to join us at our next client appreciation event in celebration of Easter. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale RSVP Today! You’re officially invited to our Easter Extravaganza—or should we say, “Eggstravaganza!”Don’t risk those long lines at the mall and the scary Easter bunnies that creep out the kids when you can join our guaranteed friendly Easter Bunny. We’ll also provide lunch and

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How to Stay on Top of Home Sale Prices in Your...

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/03/07

We constantly have homeowners ask us what their neighbors' homes sold for because they're curious about home values in the area. This website is a great resource for these questions. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale As professional real estate agents, we're constantly asked by people what their neighbor's home sold for. These people want to know this because they're curious about home values in their

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What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for You?

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/02/24

The Federal Reserve is expected to increase interest rates three separate times this year. Here’s what you can expect. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Interest rates are on the rise in Kansas City. What does that mean for your home’s value and how might it affect your future home purchase? The entity that sets these rates is known as the Federal Reserve. They meet four times a year, and rates are

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What Can You Expect From a Home Inspection?

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2017/01/25

There are a few things you can expect from a home inspection. Contrary to popular belief, it covers more than just the basics. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale When getting a home inspection done, what aspects of the home can you expect it to cover?Many people think home inspections only cover the basics, but that’s not true. A home inspection is actually a very thorough process that is designed to

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We Wish You a Fantastic Holiday Season

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/12/20

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your business and hope you have a fantastic holiday season. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale We know this is a busy time of year, so we just wanted to take a quick minute to say happy holidays and wish you a fantastic New Year. We also wanted to say thank you for all of the amazing business you trusted our team with this year and for all the great

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Can Video Help Sell Your Home?

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/11/16

Whether you’re using a standard video walkthrough or a drone video, using video for your listing can help sell your home for a variety of reasons. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Can video really help sell your home? This is a question we get asked all the time. The answer? Absolutely. Keep in mind, however, that there’s a time and a place for different types of video. In showcasing homes with video,

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Why Our Certified Pre-Owned Program Works

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/10/31

This is why our Certified Pre-Owned Program nets our sellers up to 18% more on homes than traditional sales. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Have you heard about our Certified Pre-Owned Program? Today I’d like to break this program down for you and explain how it helps sellers add value to their homes before listing them.The Certified Pre-Owned Program can help sellers add up to 18% more value to

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Our App Connects You with Great Service Providers

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/09/12

Service providers are always necessary for home buyers and sellers. We have compiled a list of our favorites, and put them all in our brand new mobile app. Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Many of our clients ask us for recommendations for different service providers that they need, and we are always happy to help out. However, we wanted an easier way to get this list of vendors out there and in all of

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Why You Should Hold an Open House

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/08/05

Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale There are three things about open houses that anyone selling a home in Kansas City should consider.We're huge believers in open houses and we always have been, because they're very successful. For starters, it's an integral part of our marketing system, and helps you get top dollar for your home. They create energy, and also allow buyers an opportunity to see details of

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The Importance of Home Inspections in Kansas City

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/03/16

Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale We recommend both buyers and sellers alike receive a professional home inspection, but today, we’re going to focus on the seller’s side of things. Oftentimes, the biggest deal breaker is the home inspection. It can take a number of days to negotiate a fair price, terms, and get the home under contract. When the buyer gets their home inspection, a list of items will

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How to Prepare Your KC Home for Sale This Spring

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/03/10

Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale If you’re looking to sell your home this spring, we have some great advice. Today, we are going to go over our top 7 tips for KC home sellers this spring. These 7 things will have a huge impact on your home sale and your ability to sell for top dollar. Buyers want to see homes in excellent condition, so here’s what you can do to get there.1. Fix all the small things

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How to Get Kids Excited about Moving

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/02/12

Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Today we’re going to talk about how to get your kids excited about a household move. Of course they are going to have friends in the neighborhood and special memories in your home that are going to make them not want to leave. However, getting them involved early on in the process, and getting their input to see what they’d like in a new home is a great start. This

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Conditions Are Perfect for Selling in KC

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2016/02/03

Want to sell your Kansas City Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Kansas City Home? Search all homes for sale Today we are talking about why it’s such a great time to put your house on the market. What is the number one reason to list your home on the market right now? If you’ve been debating whether to put your home on the market or not, here is the one reason not to wait.Buyer demand has continued to outpace the supply of homes on the market. According to feedback from a lot

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Prepare Your Home for the Holidays with these...

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2015/12/07

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What Should You Do to Prepare Your KC Home for Winter?

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2015/11/19

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This Massive Estate Just Came on the Market

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2015/09/24

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How Can You Stage on a Budget?

Greater Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with Jana and... ·

2015/09/01