Top 5 things a Home Seller can do to Help their Home Sell Fast!

Are you concerned about getting the best price for you home, and making sure it sells fast? If yes, then check out these helpful tips below!It’s always in a home seller’s best interest to sell their home for as much as possible. On the other h...

Top 10 Things to look for in a realtor

Selling or buying a home could easily be related to a yet another business transaction. However, most often sellers or buyers tend to make impulsive decisions that cost them money, energy, effort and time. Choosing a knowledgeable Realtor to partner with can prevent most of these...

Buying your first home? Don’t forget to consider these 10 valuable tips

Life is full of exciting first experiences. From your first footsteps to first day at school, every initial experience has its own joy and memories. And such might be the case with your first home purchase. If you are looking to purchase a home after renting for years, or looking...

Ask SCUDO! “What blunders can kill a deal?”

Client Question: “What blunders can kill a deal?”SCUDO Answer: Not completing the inspection, or returning the inspection paperwork (i.e. inspection notice and resolution of unacceptable conditions) within the allotted inspection period (typically 10 days). Failu...

Ask SCUDO! “What are a couple quick tips for getting the best home loan?”

Client question: What are a couple of quick tips for getting the best home loan?SCUDO Answer:Tip #1 Knowing your debt to income ratio can significantly impact not only your interest rate, but your ability to qualify for a home mortgage. Depending on the type of loan (i.e. convent...

Ask SCUDO! “What are some surprising buyer turnoffs?”

Client Question: What are some unexpected Buyer turnoffs for Seller’s? Outside of the obvious, what are some I’d be surprised by?SCUDO’s Answer:Knowledge of previous Owner’s illegal activities (i.e. drug bust) or deathLarge trees and/or tree limbs close to...

Investor Tips: Can you still flip homes in Kansas City?

SCUDO has had several Investors asking this question lately given the rise of demand in our local area. We are in a competitive market, where “good” read: well priced, homes are going within days, if not hours of being listed on the MLS. This creates frustration...

It’s A Seller’s Market in Kansas City!

Home Buyers throughout the Kansas City Metro and surrounding areas are becoming increasingly frustrated at the shortage of available homes. We are seeing homes going into “multiple offer” situations withing HOURS of being listed on the MLS. While home prices are not f...

Missouri Housing Statistics 2014

We’d be happy to send you specific information pertaining to your market & neighborhood. Feel free to contact us for a free consultation regarding your home’s current value!

Kansas City Local Real Estate Stats- November 2014

Fast StatsInformation from KCRARAverage Sales Price: Nov. 2014 average sales price for new & existing homes combined ($194,525) is 4.3 percent higher than Nov. 2013.Number of Homes Sold: There were 2,088 homes sales (new & existing combined) for Nov. 2014 &nda...