Kansas City Real Estate Podcast with James Hern and Michael Hern
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Hern Group - your professional Kansas City Real Estate Agents.
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What Is Your New Year’s Resolution?
January 07, 2020 20:06 VideoHere’s why you should have a real estate resolution this year. We have a question for you: What is your real estate resolution for 2020? Are you considering buying or selling this year? It may be the best time to do so. Are you looking to invest or continue investing in real estate? This is the year to do it. If you aren’t ready to do any of those things, but you own a home, you may be surprised at the equity you have in your home at this very moment. Now may be the time to capitalize ...
Why Should You Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home?
July 26, 2019 14:49 VideoIf you’ve ever wondered why you should hire a real estate agent to help you sell your home, there are a few key reasons. For starters, how do you know how much your property is worth? If you’re basing your home’s worth on what a neighbor sold their home for, it doesn’t mean that’s what you’ll get for your house. By finding your home’s true value based on market data and not strictly opinion or hearsay, you’ll learn where you stand. “Just asking a real estate professional about whether and...
The Benefits of a Buyer’s Needs Analysis
July 12, 2019 13:24 VideoWhat is a buyer’s needs analysis? In short, it’s a comprehensive interview that we have with you in which we take you through the buying process and learn a little bit more than what we call the three B’s of buyers. If you’ve talked to other agents and the only questions they asked you about revolved around the three B’s of buyers— “beds, bath, and budget”—then you need to be cautious of working with them. Those types of agents aren’t interested in what is going to be important for you wi...
How Can You Benefit From Having a Home Warranty?
June 25, 2019 14:19 VideoHow important is a home warranty? If you’re purchasing a new home, it’s not too important because you’ve already got a lot of warranties built in by the home builder and the appliance manufacturers. New construction home purchases make up a small percentage of all home sales, though, which means there are a lot of other homebuyers out there dealing with old appliances and the like. “For just $500 to $600, you can buy peace of mind.” This is where home warranties become very valuable. F...
Big or Small, These Renovations Can Transform Your Home
June 11, 2019 18:10 VideoWhether big or small, your budget should allow for certain renovations to be made when it comes time to sell your home. Here are a few renovation tips to think about: One lower-cost renovation you can make is increasing your curb appeal. Something as simple as doing a little landscaping, mulching, or sprucing up your yard’s overall appearance by cleaning up yard waste can make a big difference. Also a simple fix, replacing the hardware on your cabinet doors and any other door in your hom...
The Importance of Having a Home Inspection
May 29, 2019 14:31 VideoToday I’m here to answer the question, “Why is a home inspection so important?” As far as homebuyers are concerned, a home inspection gives you the most honest, accurate picture of a home’s condition. Sellers don’t always know about everything that is wrong with their property until an inspector actually comes in and takes a look. An inspection gives you peace of mind about what you’re buying. While no one can predict how long certain systems and appliances will last, home inspectors can...
The Benefits of Having a Buyer’s Consultation
May 13, 2019 19:42 VideoPeople have been asking us a lot lately, “Why should I come into the office for a buyer’s consultation?” Well, today we have the answer. The goal of this consultation is to sit down with you for a little bit to explain how the market works for buyers from A to Z. Things change periodically, and we would love to sit down and show you how the process works in the current market so you can get a better idea of what it will look like before you make a final decision.
Top-Quality Professionals Who Can Handle Your Home Maintenance Tasks
April 29, 2019 17:53 VideoHome maintenance is one of the joys of being a homeowner, but after you’ve lived in your home for a year or two and you’ve acquired a honey-do list of maintenance tasks, what do you do with it? In my household, we usually hire a professional to handle these kinds of things, and if you’re the same way, we have an offer to share with you. We know plenty of great vendors who can handle siding, carpeting, painting, electrical repair, etc. Taking care of these things means having the right res...
Buying vs. Renting: Which Should You Do?
April 15, 2019 14:26 VideoShould you buy or should you rent? Well, the answer depends on where you are right now in your life. Some people rent because they can get in and get out fairly easily. They don’t want to be saddled down by a mortgage, but what they fail to realize is that they’re still paying a mortgage—it’s just someone else’s. If you buy a home, however, you now have your own place. In addition to being able to do whatever you want with it, you’ll enjoy a multitude of tax benefits as well. “If you st...
Winning as a Buyer in a Seller’s Market
March 29, 2019 19:07 VideoWe’re still in somewhat of a seller’s market, and people are asking us if there’s any way to find success as a homebuyer. More specifically, they want to know how to make an unbeatable offer that cuts through the competition. Here’s how we get an offer accepted. First, we call ahead to the seller’s agent. We find out what’s in their seller’s best interest by asking where they’re moving, when they want to close, and so on. We want to package the offer in a way that appeals to the seller so ...
How Does Zillow’s Zestimate Feature Stack Up Against the Knowledge of Real Agents?
March 12, 2019 13:12 VideoZestimates are a tricky business. Yes, they can provide interesting insight into what a home is supposedly worth, but the figure they list is often a far cry from what a real agent will tell you. So who’s right? Do agents know best, or should you trust your Zestimate, instead? Here’s the truth: Zestimates often miss the mark. It’s more of a “best guess” on your home’s value than an accurate calculation. A Zestimate is simply an algorithm. Unlike an agent, there’s no way it can walk throu...
What Increased Interest Rates Mean for Buyers
February 25, 2019 21:41 VideoInterest rates are going up, but what does that mean for buyers? Well, it’s not a good thing. Most interest rate movement is negligible, but for every point that it goes up, you lose 10% of your buying power. If you have a $250,000 mortgage, each point costs you around $150 more each month. If the rate goes up, you’re paying for it. “If you want to buy a house, you should now.” Affordability has been at a 40-year low, but it’s creeping back up. The government has stopped conducting quant...
Pro Tips for Navigating a Shifting Market
January 02, 2019 08:00 VideoWith the market shift going on, homes are staying on the market a lot longer than they used to. We’re not seeing as many multiple offers as we once did, either. This confuses sellers, who may begin to question why their house isn’t selling. The truth is, the market is shifting from being a complete seller’s market to more of a balanced market instead. This means that, due to supply and demand, conditions no longer strictly favor the sellers. Buyers can afford to be slightly pickier about t...