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Cami’s team offers best-in-class marketing support

When you use the services of a Realtor®, you want to be sure they are using every available marketing tool to help move your property. You can be assured that the Cami Jones Collaborative team will do just that!  We consistently move more real estate in Kansas City than other teams because we know marketing and we intimately understand this market.There’s much more to marketing a home than simply inputting the info into MLS, watching and waiting.  Our team has decades of combined experience and multiple tools at our disposal to market your home.

Transaction Support

Christine Carlson is our team’s transaction coordinator.  She spends her days (and nights!) coordinating every detail of the transaction pertaining to your sale or purchase.  There are no details left to chance.  Through Christine’s expertise, she supports our real estate agents while supporting each one of our clients.

Online Marketing Support

We are committed to helping our clients achieve maximum exposure for their listing.  This includes maintaining active social media accounts.  We regularly post and promote our listings on our social media channels.  You can  like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We’re even on LinkedIn, as Cami Jones Collaborative, ReeceNichols.  We have an established network of colleagues who look for and anticipate our listings and are ready to share our content.  This sort of “viral marketing” often leads to offers early in the process!

Offline Marketing Support

Offline (traditional) marketing support can encompass anything from hosting Open Houses to regular communication with other agents.  Sometimes, we are able to feature our listings on Tuesday agent tours, which ups the exposure to the agent community.  We offer professionally prepared marketing materials to highlight your home and showcase its features to potential buyers.  This includes best-in-class photography and staging opportunities.  You have the wonderful property…it’s up to us to highlight it and sell it for you!Here are three of our featured listings; feel free to take a look!

Listing #2072753
SELLER SAYS BRING OFFER! Gorgeous Rick Standard 1.5 Story in the sought after Lionsgate by the Green subdivision in Overland Park. Brand new kitchen renovation just completed with stainless appliances and double ovens. This home has a beautiful “Coastal vibe” and inviting on every level. Formal dining room, hearth room and living room give flexible entertaining options. First floor office with gorgeous built-ins.The finished lower level has wonderful features which include 5th bedroom/bath, bar.
Listing #2076925
Great opportunity for investors or buyers that want a Charming 100+ year home & want take on additional updating! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3-story home had a jump start before it hit the market with newly refinished hardwood floors, completely updated kitchen with granite counter tops and all new SS appliances! There is all new carpet in the bedrooms and bathrooms have been updated. Interior of home has been freshly painted in soft grays. Don’t want to miss this one in Kansas City, MO.
Listing #2070682
MOTIVATED SELLER…BRING OFFER! This Beautiful 1.5 story on a gorgeous treed lot is perfection. Gorgeous all natural hardwood floors, stunning new light fixtures. This open floor plan with loads of natural light with a cozy “Coastal” feel is perfection. First floor large master with huge closet, first floor office, big open mud room connected to the first floor laundry. 2nd Floor has 3 bedrooms and spacious loft. Complete with finished lower level and walk-out basement. This home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in south Overland Park, KS.

 

Give us a call today!  You can reach our team at 913.402.2550.  Want to come see us?  Our brand new office is conveniently located at 5000 W. 135th St. Leawood, KS 66224.

 

5 benefits of listing with Cami Jones Collaborative

We are often asked why someone should hire us or use a licensed Realtor® when listing their home for sale.  Aside from the fact that we like to have lots of fun and enjoy our clients immensely, there are some really good reasons why you should enlist the help of Cami Jones Collaborative when it comes to listing your home.  Probably the most-often heard argument against using a Realtor® is this:  “I can just sell it myself FSBO and save a ton of money, not to mention save the hassle of showings when I’m not ready for them!”There are several important things to consider when listing your home, and listing with a real estate agent makes all the sense in the world.  It’s no secret, but every homeowner wants pretty much the same things out of a house sale and has the same goals.

House Sale Goals

  1.  Homeowners want to sell the property.  This is obvious.
  2.  People want to sell their home for the best possible price.
  3.  They want to sell it with the least amount of hassles and inconvenience (see above).
  4.  People want to sell it within a certain time frame based on any number of factors.  Sound about right?

So, why use a Realtor®?

  1. Realtors® are trained professionals.  You use professionals for many aspects of your life; bankers, builders, repairmen, stockbrokers, educators, etc.  Why take a chance when it comes to one of your most important investments?  Our team members are skilled and objective negotiators.  This is a benefit in what can be an emotionally-charged experience.
  2. Real estate agents have access to the vast majority of available buyers! According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, 87% of all buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker.  We have a vast network of real estate colleagues and can often bring buyers to you as soon as (if not before) the sign goes in the yard.

So, why use Cami Jones Collaborative?

  1. Experienced agents, like Cami Jones, Missy Hutton, Mandy Doull, Stacy Vollmar and Rebecca Kyger bring pricing expertise, negotiating skills, and market access to the table- and can often land you a higher selling price as a result. They know the ins and outs of the local market, what it will bear and what the comps are. Pricing right is everything!  Don’t make pricing your home a guessing game; do it right the first time.
  2. We have Christine Carlson as our team’s transaction coordinator, and she works hard for YOU.  Every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed by Christine.  In short, every detail of your transaction is carried out impeccably with nothing left to chance.
  3. Exposure- you want your home to have maximum exposure to as many potential buyers as possible.  This exposure includes professional marketing (online and offline) materials, hosted open houses, and regular communication with buyers’ agents.  We do it all!

Let our team help you!  We make the listing process easy and will have you on the road to selling your beautiful home in no time!  Give us a call today!  You can reach our team at 913.402.2550.  Want to come to see us?  Our brand new office is conveniently located at 5000 W. 135th St. Leawood, KS 66224.In the meantime, please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram!

Selling your home? Here’s what you can expect.

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your home, you set into motion even more decisions.  It makes good sense to enlist the help of a seasoned real estate professional.  You use professionals for many aspects of your life; bankers, builders, repairmen, stockbrokers, educators, etc.  Why take a chance when it comes to one of your most important investments?  Use a skilled and objective negotiator in what can be an emotionally-charged experience. What can you expect? -We’ll work together on the timing of the listing.  When to put your home on the market is an important decision, and we’ll come armed with historical data for your neighborhood and the local market in general.-We’ll help you get your home ready to sell.  We’ll point out updates that will net you the biggest bang for your buck, and discuss pre-inspections and other potential areas of concern.-We’ll help you get to the “right” listing price.  Experienced Realtors®, like our team members at Cami Jones Collaborative, bring pricing expertise, negotiating skills, and market access to the table- and can often land you a higher selling price as a result. We know the ins and outs of the local market, what it will bear and what the comps are. Pricing right is everything!-We’ll help you stand out and get noticed.  You want your home to have maximum exposure to as many potential buyers as possible.  This exposure includes professional marketing (online and offline) materials, hosted open houses, and regular communication with buyers’ agents.-We’ll help you negotiate and close the deal!Let our team help you!  We make the listing process easy and will have you on the road to selling your beautiful home in no time!  Give us a call today!  You can reach Cami Jones at 913.521.8809.

5 real estate terms you should understand

There are so many real estate terms that surface during the buying and selling processes…it’s enough to make your head spin!  (This is one of the reasons why it pays to employ the services of a licensed Realtor– read more about that in our previous post on the topic!)  We thought we’d take a few terms at a time (starting with “A” of course) and give simple explanations for each, courtesy of National Association of Realtors (NAR) Real Estate Glossary.  For the full list of the terms and definitions, click here!Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM): A type of mortgage loan whose interest rate is tied to an economic index, which fluctuates with the market. Typical ARM periods are one, three, five, and seven years.Application fees: Fees that mortgage companies charge buyers at the time of written application for a loan; for example, fees for running credit reports of borrowers, property appraisal fees, and lender-specific fees.Back-up offer: When an offer is accepted contingent on the fall through or voiding of an accepted first offer on a property.Buyer agent: The agent who shows the buyer’s property, negotiates the contract or offer for the buyer, and works with the buyer to close the transaction.Closing: The end of a transaction process where the deed is delivered, documents are signed, and funds are dispersed. 

5 reasons to use a Realtor® when listing your house

We are often asked why someone should use a Realtor® when putting their home on the market.  Probably the most-often heard argument is this:  “I can just sell it myself FSBO and save a ton of money!”  There are several important things to consider when listing your home, and listing with a licensed real estate agent makes all the sense in the world.  It’s no secret, but every homeowner wants pretty much the same things out of a house sale- they want to sell the property (obviously), the want to sell it for the best possible price, they want to sell it with the least amount of hassle and inconvenience, and they want to sell it within a certain time frame.  Sound about right?So, why list with a real estate agent?

  1. Realtors® are trained professionals.  You use professionals for many aspects of your life; bankers, builders, repairmen, stockbrokers, educators, etc.  Why take a chance when it comes to one of your most important investments?  Use a skilled and objective negotiator in what can be an emotionally-charged experience.
  2. Real estate agents have access to the vast majority of available buyers! According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, 87% of all buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker.
  3. Experienced agents, like Cami Jones Collaborative, bring pricing expertise, negotiating skills, and market access to the table- and can often land you a higher selling price as a result. They know the ins and outs of the local market, what it will bear and what the comps are. Pricing right is everything!
  4. In a hot market like we’re seeing this spring- we are seeing many homes with multiple full-price offers on Day 1.  Amid a flurry of activity, you win when you have a professional managing multiple offers and buyers.
  5. Exposure- you want your home to have maximum exposure to as many potential buyers as possible.  This exposure includes professional marketing (online and offline) materials, hosted open houses, and regular communication with buyers’ agents.

Let our team help you!  We make the listing process easy and will have you on the road to selling your beautiful home in no time!  Give us a call today!  You can reach Cami Jones at 913.206.2410.

5 things to look for when buying a home

Are you in the market to purchase a new home?  Perhaps you are going to be selling one and buying another one.  In either case, there are lots of things you should be looking for and that’s why it pays to hire a licensed Realtor® to represent you.  (Read more on why using a Realtor makes sense here.)  Here are 5 red flags that should make you take another look– and at least get to the bottom of things!FOUNDATION OR WALL CRACKSSome cracks are a normal part of a house settling that occurs with time. Others can indicate major structural issues or even previous water damage. Foundation work is a costly repair, so consult with a good home inspector before buying.  Some clients even hire multiple inspectors with different specialties.LAYOUT AND LOCATIONOne thing that absolutely can’t be “fixed” or altered after your move-in date is the physical location of the property.  Before buying, get out and walk around the house.  Go at different times of day, to get a feel for the “after school” traffic and rush hour traffic.  Look and listen around you.  The layout of the home is another thing you can’t easily fix after purchase. Sure, if you’re buying a tear-down or intend to gut and remodel, this isn’t a big deal.  But in general, you’ll want to walk the rooms and see if the layout works for you.  Is it open enough?  Do you have enough space to entertain?UNWELCOME PESTSYou’ll want to inspect for past and current evidence of termites.  In addition, roaches, mice and spiders are troublesome.  Granted, some of these pests can be seen as part of home ownership, especially if your property is situated near a wooded area or creek, but you’ll want to do your due diligence and go in with eyes open!IF YOU SMELL SOMETHING BADBad odors could be coming from pets, and if they have soiled the carpet, chances are you’ll be replacing the carpeting and padding as well.  Bad odors could also signal something much worse, like mold or even plumbing problems.  Again, when you are walking through the home, try to use all of your senses when observing and making notes.  And take notes/photos so you can point out to an inspector if you have any questions.TOO MANY ‘FOR SALE’ SIGNS IN THE NEIGHBORHOODIt could just be a sign of a hot market, with lots of properties moving.  BUT- you want to ask your Realtor to study comps and neighborhood market trend reports to     make sure property values are holding in the area and that there’s nothing causing everyone to leave!Let our team help you! We make the listing process easy and will have you on the road to selling your beautiful home in no time! Give us a call today! You can reach our team here.

What are Comps and how do they help determine house value?

Whether you find yourself buying or selling a home, neighborhood Real Estate Comps are a very important and useful tool.  “Comps” refers to comparable sales, and they are used by agents and appraisers to determine the value of a house.  The value of properties currently on the market along with properties that have sold in the past helps bring into focus the value of a house.When you use a licensed real estate agent like someone from Cami Jones & Co, she will have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which is a database of all the properties in a given area that have been listed “for sale,” are in process of being sold (pending,) have a contingent offer or have previously sold.  This is one of the many benefits gained when using a Realtor® to facilitate your real estate transaction.When reviewing Comps, we will take into account homes that have a similar size, condition, and location.  This way, we are comparing “apples to apples.”  The reasoning here is that your home is worth whatever others would be willing to pay for it — what the market bears — and the best way to determine this is to see what others have paid for similar homes.Keep in mind that every house is different, so you add or subtract from the fair market value to account for features and finishes that make the home more or less desirable to potential buyers even if size, condition, and location are pretty much equal.If you’re looking to sell and want to get a handle on what your home is worth, please contact us!  We are Kansas City’s real estate experts and would love to help!

4 reasons to use a Realtor® when selling your house

We are often asked why someone should use a Realtor® when putting their home on the market.  Probably the most often heard argument is this:  “I can just sell it myself FSBO and save a ton of money!”  There are several important things to consider when listing your home, and listing with a real estate agent makes all the sense in the world.  It’s no secret, but every homeowner wants pretty much the same things out of a house sale- they want to sell the property (obviously), they want to sell it for the best possible price, they want to sell it with the least amount of hassles and inconvenience, and they want to sell it within a certain time frame.  Sound about right?So, why list with a real estate agent?

  1. Realtors® are trained professionals.  You use professionals for many aspects of your life; bankers, builders, repairmen, stockbrokers, educators, etc.  Why take a chance when it comes to one of your most important investments?  Use a skilled and objective negotiator in what can be an emotionally-charged experience.
  2. Real estate agents have access to the vast majority of available buyers! According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) recently released 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, 87% of all buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker.
  3. Experienced agents, like Cami Jones Collaborative, bring pricing expertise, negotiating skills, and market access to the table- and can often land you a higher selling price as a result. They know the ins and outs of the local market, what it will bear and what the comps are. Pricing right is everything!
  4. Exposure- you want your home to have maximum exposure to as many potential buyers as possible.  This exposure includes professional marketing (online and offline) materials, hosted open houses, and regular communication with buyers’ agents.

Let our team help you!  We make the listing process easy and will have you on the road to selling your beautiful home in no time!  Give us a call today!  You can reach Cami Jones at 913.521.8883