Kansas City North Real Estate Blog

Homes for Sale in Clay Ridge Subdivision, Liberty, MO

Clay Ridge Subdivision in Liberty, MO is a quiet little neighborhood perfect for those wanting inexpensive but nice housing. Although there is no pool, the homeowner's association provides for the maintenance of all the greenspace in the neighborhood. Nearly all the homes back to some greenspace!

Ron Henderson & Associates have two home currently listing in Clay Ridge. Click on the picture to see more details.

1232 Pheasant Ct

 

 

 

1909 Pheasant Ln

Call 816-651-9001 any time to see these homes, or if you have a home to sell...we can help you with that too!

 

 

 

 

Smithville, MO Ranch Home for Sale

Large ranch floor plan boasts vault ceilings, ceiling fan and fireplace in the living room. Nice dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar on hardwood floors. Mostly stainless appliances and cabinet pantry. Main level laundry room off kitchen for your convenience. Master bedroom has large private bath with jet tub, dual sinks and separate shower. 4th bed and bath on finished walk-out lower level. Beautifully landscaped backyard with stone patio great for entertaining. Relax on the covered deck and sip a cool lemonade. Fenced yard with almost half acre lot.

Go to http://www.kansascitynorth-realestate.com/listing/mlsid/108/propertyid/1757000/ to see all the photos and information. Or call 816-651-9001 to schedule a showing.

 

Looking for a Real Estate Deal in Kansas City

You know everyone is looking for a "Deal" these days, but what most real estate buyers don't understand is that sometimes the "deals" aren't so obvious at first glance. Most buyers today assume that Short Sales and Bank Foreclosures are where the deals are, but I've personally found that Relocation sales and even regular home sales can also be some fantastic deals as well.

For example, I just recently sold a home that was a Relocation sale. The original homeowner had negotiated a "buy-out" option for his home since his employer wanted him to move to California quickly. In April 2011 we got two appraisals for the home with an average suggested value of $435,000 and the company bought his home.  

After buying the home, the employer/company contacted me to sell the home. Because the company didn't want to hold this property for more than a few months, we put the home on the market at $420,000. With an appraisal price of $435,000 I thought this home would sell pretty quickly at a discounted price, but unfortunately when we put this home on the market there was a lot of competition in the area so we ultimately had to lower the price two times. We finally got a buyer several months later and negotiated a final purchase price of $365,000. A $70,000 discount!! Now that's what I call a deal.

Another buyer I was working with was willing to pay full price for a great home priced at $165,000.  This week the appraisal came in at $188,000!!! This was NOT a short sale or a bank repo.  The inspections were very clean and it's a great home.  The seller just needed to sell and had it aggressively priced. 

If you're looking for a deal in Kansas City, give me a call and let's see if we can find YOU a great deal on a home.

 

Ron Henderson, Keller Williams Northland Partners, Kansas City MO 816-651-9001

 

 

10.5 Home Features Buyers Want In Kansas City North Homes for Sale

Here are some items that I often hear buyers talk about when I show them Kansas City North homes for sale. If you are a seller, some of these are easily accomplished while others are things out of your control. In those cases, just remember that pricing the home right is the key to selling.

1. New Carpet – buyers want to SEE what the home will look like and they can’t imagine new frieze carpet, nor do they want to foot the bill for new carpet.

2. Warm, earth tone colors – Sherwin Williams Taupe Tone (SW7633) and Modern Gray (SW7632) are great suggestions for just about any home.

3. Good schools.

4. Granite counters – almost everyone loves granite and it’s still considered a big upgrade in the mind of a buyer.  If you’re selling a home that’s over $300,000 in the Kansas City area buyers will expect granite counters in the kitchen.  If it’s over $400,000 they will expect it in the master bath too.

5. Lots of custom trim.

6. Larger kitchens.

7. Stainless steel appliances – white appliances are out under any circumstances. If you don’t go with stainless steel, at least go with all black appliances.

8. New or newer (less than 10 years old) furnace, air conditioner, and roof.

9. Updated light and plumbing fixtures.

10. Extensive landscaping to give the home good curb appeal.

10.5 Something different – most buyers do not want to look out their front window and see the exact same home across the street or next door.  They want to feel like their home is special. Adding a unique kitchen island or a bar in the basement rec room, a beautiful framed mirror in the master bath, or an outdoor living space are all great "something different" ideas.

If you are thinking about putting your Kansas City North home for sale, please call me, Ron Henderson, at 816-651-9001. I can tell you what changes you could make that will help you home sell quickly. I also pay for a professional stager to come to your house to help you with the detail and I pay for a professional photographer to make your home stand out from all the other Kansas City North homes for sale!

 

8608 N Virginia Ave - Kansas City, MO North Home for Sale

Located in Highland View, Kansas City North.

Relax away the weekend on the covered front porch of this lovely 1.5 story home for sale. The living room with fireplace will keep you cozy warm. Enjoy holiday dinners in the formal dining room.

Large U-shaped kitchen has laminate floor & pantry. Main level laundry room in the half bath. Unique library built into the 2nd floor hallway. Utility garage on LL.

Unfinished walk-out basement great for storage or finish as you please.

All new in the last 3 years: roof, Lennox furnace and air conditioner, carpet, kitchen laminate, interior paint, concrete walk, bathroom tile, glass bathroom door, faucets (entire house), kitchen lights, and blinds (entire house).

To see all the photos, please visit http://www.kansascitynorth-realestate.com/listing/mlsid/108/propertyid/1754534/

When you are ready to put your Kansas City North home up for sale, please contact me. I will show you my marketing strategy which has helped me sell 59 homes so far this year!

Ron Henderson & Associates, Keller Williams Kansas City North 816-651-9001

Buying a Kansas City Home for Sale Is Now Cheaper Than Renting

According to this chart from J.P. Morgan "Guide to the Markets" fourth quarter report, you can see that the national monthly mortgage payment on a home purchase has gotten cheaper than the national monthly rent payment!

The all-time high on mortgage payments happened in 2007 right before the market started declining in 2008. But while rent payments have continued to rise, you can actually get a mortgage with monthly payments that are lower than renting right now.

The bottom line is that if you are renting right now, you really should look into buying a home in Kansas City. Give me a call and I'll show you how much house you can get for your money!

Ron Henderson - 816-651-9001

Why the Photographs Are Critical When Selling Your Kansas City Home

When you are looking for a home for sale in Kansas City, you expect to find a lot of photos of the home...both interior and exterior shots. Some agents however, don't seem to think about how buyers make decisions on which homes to look at in person.

For example, I just took a listing that had expired with their previous agent. That previous agent had put up only four photos of the home and to be honest, they weren't that great.

Here's the before and after:

"Before" is on the left and "After" is on the right. Can you see the difference? The home looks much warmer and certainly more spacious.

And the previous agent only had these 4 shots...nothing else! See the listing on my website by clicking Kansas City North Real Estate.

And if your home is currently listed, make sure your agent has at least 20 good photos. If they don't, then call me! Ron Henderson 816-651-9001

Sunnyslope Hills Subdivision Near Gladstone, MO

Tucked away in a little corner of Kansas City near 169 Highway and 68th Street in the Northland lies the community of Sunnyslope Hills. Consisting of a mere 25 homes, this tight-knit community is sure to please!

The residents of this community enjoy the easy commute to downtown Kansas City or the Kansas City Airport. Plus, it's not too far from Zona Rosa at Barry Rd and I-29 and The Tuileries at 64th St and I-29.

If you are looking to buy a home in Kansas City North, don't overlook this inexpensive home for sale in Sunnyslope Hills!

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, please CALL ME! I'm always willing to answer any questions you may have! Ron Henderson 816-651-9001

YOU CAN'T AFFORD THIS HOUSE!

Listed at $2,495,000 in Parkville, MO

(But if you can, click the picture!)

 

If you are looking for something more affordable in the Northland...CLICK HERE

Kearney, MO Is The Place To Be!

Looking for a Kearney, MO home? There are lots to choose from...click the map to find yours!

Ron Henderson & Associates

Keller Williams Kansas City Northland

816-651-9001