Korn Team on NBC Action News

Korn Team Interviewed by NBC Action News in Kansas City

For Sale By Owner's idea to offer incentive to get more activity on home. This interview aired on 8/14/2010. Lisa Benson, reporter for channel 41 contacted us to get our comments regarding sales tactics in this market.

A Lee's Summit, MO couple was offering their 1997 Honda Accord as an incentive to purchase their home. The car had 75,000 miles. The house was listed in the $300,000 and they figured they would try to do something to set them apart from the other homes on the market.

There is only about 15 seconds of our interview in this clip, however the message was that an incentive like that may work to get more attention to the house (especially if you get a story about the deal on the 10 o'clock news!). However, I did mention that an older car with lot of miles most likely will not get someone to buy a house. The price of the property still has to be right. In fact, in this market, you won't get 2k-4k-6k more for the property just because a car, or in other cases...a TV or something that is being added as an incentive. Now, if it were a new Porsche or Mercedes, I bet you could find some buyers that might pay 5k more than they would without the incentive...however you probably are not going to get 30k-80k more than the property is worth.

Simply put, Real Estate works on the exact same principles we learned in high school economics 101. Remember supply and demand? When there are 10 homes on the market and you are the 10th most expensive home, you will make the #1-#5 position look like a great deal! And, the buyers probably are not going to pay for the most expensive home in a neighborhood just to get a free car, TV, furniture, etc. They will still pay fair market value and just get those items as a bonus! The house already sold itself, and that is why the home owner would be looking at an offer. Also, don't forget the property still has to appraise for market value, and the appraiser won't give a car or other incentive any value.

So, those incentives are great to get more eyeballs on the property, just understand that you are truly just giving those incentive items away as a free gift. It won't guarantee you a full price offer...just that more people will come look. Now with proper staging and pricing in the market you are in, you can get the same, or better traffic, be competitive and still get top dollar.

If you would like to find out how you can truly take advantage of this market and get top dollar for your property, contact The Korn Team for a FREE market evaluation for your property. You can visit us online at www.kornteam.com or contact us directly at 816-224-KORN (5676). The Korn Team has already sold, and closed over 60 properties between Jan-Aug in 2010. Best part is we are averaging 97%-98% of our Seller Clients asking price. That is 3-4% higher than most agents in the area.

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Brad Korn
The Korn Team
Serving Greater Kansas City
brad@kornteam.com
(816) 224-KORN (5676)

304 Lela Lane Buckner, MO 64016

A note from the seller-
"We have so many things that we love about this house! Every holiday, it's our house that serves as the ultimate host to family and friends! Its so easy to do because the kitchen is huge with endless cabinet space (I'm always in the kitchen and its a dream), the dining room and living room are right off of the kitchen with no walls or doors to separate. Its nice to carry on a conversation over Thanksgiving turkey with out having to raise your voice to the person in the other room! Its so open and inviting! the guys usually go downstairs to the large family room and watch football. There's a half bath downstairs as well as the laundry room. Both have beautiful, neutral ceramic tile flooring, as well as the entry way from the garage to the family room.
There is incredible custom trim work in the second bedroom. Walking into this room is like walking right into the pages of Pottery barn. The closets are all shelved and one of my favorite things about this house is the Master bedroom closets! That's right, my husband has his very own closet and I have my very own closet! An entire wall of closet space is quiet sufficient for any husband and wife! the Master has another bonus: its own private bathroom! get right out of bed, walk a few steps into the steaming hot shower or shave at the double vanity (which has 4 very large drawers as his and her cabinets), then right over to your extreme closet! Get your best nights sleep under the vaulted ceilings and ceiling fan or open the two windows to hear the peaceful night sounds.
Sit out on the back patio and grill; enjoy the 6 foot privacy fence or invite friends and neighbors over! Or, sit on the front porch in the morning and watch the sunrise over the woods that are right across the street! Your very own nature sanctuary awaits you every morning and every evening! You can listen to the birds as the colors are painted for you each sunrise; you can listen to resident owl as you enjoy time talking about your day in the evenings! Another huge plus for anyone that wants to make this house their home are the neighbors! Our neighbors to the west are always willing to help out in any project; they helped with the privacy fence, they put in an outdoor electrical outlet for the fountain, they help my husband whenever he has a mechanical endevor; they're wonderful! Our neighbors across the street always bring us fresh vegetables from the garden every year! The neighbors to the east of us have an older son that helps the elderly couple at the end of the street mow their yard every week! We couldnt ask for better neighbors, or a better house!"

2104 N Grove Circle, Independence, MO $185,000

A Note from the Seller-

"This immaculate, well maintained home features soaring vaults, skylights, loft living area that could be an office or sitting room, living room with gas fireplace and sun lights, and a sunlit finished basement. Open kitchen features a breakfast bar, walk in pantry, and is open to the dining area. Dining area leads out to a huge deck, partially covered, that is wired for a hot tub. Master Suite has a built in entertainment cabinet, walk in closet with adjacent cedar closet, vaulted ceilings, and is large enough to hold even a king size bed with plenty of additional room. Master bath has oversized jacuzzi bathtub, many cabinets, and a laundry chute going to the washroom. The second bedroom is large enough to be considered an additional master. This bedroom has a second area that can be used as a dressing room or sitting room. The third bedroom is good sized with two cloets. There are three full baths total, two upstairs and one in the basement. This home has many closets and storage areas. The three car garages is tall and will house even the largest SUV's and pickups. The third car area is perfect for storing a boat, motorcycle, or a smaller car. This home was completely recaulked and repainted with a lifetime warranty paint 2 years ago. A whole house humidifier was installed and the entire home has been completely recarpeted within the last five years.

This home is located in the back of Salem East neighborhood off of 24 highway in the Fort Osage School District. It is just 2 miles east of 291 highway. Elm Grove elementary school is a neighborhood school that offers high quality education in a caring environment. The middle Schools and Fort Osage High School Offer many opportunitues acedemically, musically, and athletically. The 2009 Varsity football went undefeated and made it to the State Championship. The school district takes pride in being one of the best in Kansas City area. The Fort Osage community has a wonderful small town feel with all the conveniences or a larger city."

Own a Custom Home...and not pay the high price to build it! One of a kind in this area! Open, Soaring Vaults, tons of sunlight with Skylights. Several Living Areas. Breakfast Bar. Walkin Pantry, Huge Deck partially covered. Den/Office/Sitting Room on top level overlook Living Rm. Master Suite w/walkin, cedar, jacuzzi & More. Finished Lower Lvl. For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 433

2308 S. Seminole Drive, Independence, MO $245,000

A Note from the Seller-

"Our home at 2308 S. Seminole Dr., In Independence, Missouri was built in September 1990, by Herb Goldsmith. The house is built on approx 1/3 acre in size. The construction of the home is brick front, stucco with light gray vinyl siding with Low E energy efficient windows installed in 2004. We replaced our roof in September 2008 with GAF Timberline, 100 miles hour shingles.

The neutral wall color is easy to personalize with your own taste. The large kitchen Cherry Oak cabinets, with the island is user friendly. The stove top is located in the island. The sink is on the north side of the stove and the built in oven is east of the island while the refrigerator is north of the island. I have wonderful memories of large holiday dinners with lots of room, counter space with everyone participating with the cooking. The dishwasher was replaced less than 5 years ago.

The living room has 9 ft. ceilings with large crown molding to accent the sold oak fireplace. French doors with Low-E efficient glass, off to the 13 ½ x 19 ½ deck which was rebuilt June 2005.

Our Master bedroom is upstairs and ½ the size of the upstairs, with recessed ceiling with setting room off the master. Jacuzzi, separate shower, 8 ft double vanity, exceptional large master closet over the 3 car garage.

Additional two bedrooms with additional 1 ½ bath rooms. A security system with no monthly fees, and 10% discount off most home insurance policies. The Central vacuum systems is a plus for people with allergies. Our furnace and air conditioner was replaced and updated in June of 2004, by Kirk Kellough, Cooling and Heating in Buckner, Mo.

Our utilities are very reasonable as follows:

Year 2006 2007 2008 2009

Gas $ 1,037 1,012 1,016 1,051 electricity includes
Electricity $ 1,461 1,708 1,619 1,493 water usage fee

The five (5) garages have been a plus for our collection of vehicles. The upstairs accommodated F-150, Explorer, 57 T-bird and the downstairs, mustang, cobra back to back space two cars deep and the side garage another cobra. So actually it has held 6 cars with surveillance system. We have expanded our electrical system to accommodate air compressor and welder system. We will purchase the additional year warranty with the home upon request.

The neighborhood is exceptional with very caring neighbors. We have community garage sales together and enjoy 4th of July fireworks together and help each other during vacations. Our neighborhood has the superintendent of Independence Schools with multiple educators in the area. Our Chamber of Commerce of Independence has lived in the area for approx. 10 years and raised their children here with us."

A Must See House! Great Curb Appeal, Corner Lot. Formal Living Room/Den/Office in Front with Formal Dining as well. Country Kitchen with Breakfast Room and Bay Window bringing in great natural lighting. Oversized Great Room with cozy Fireplace, walks out to the HUGE deck great for entertaining. Car Lovers....this has 5 Garage stalls! Can fit 6 vehicles. Maintanance Free Exterior. Huge Master Suite with Sitting Room/Workout Room, Jacuzzi, & More. Great School District with Blackburn as the Elementary, Pioneer Ridge as the Middle School and Truman as the High School. Close to 291 Highway giving you quick access to anywhere in the Kansas City area. Also located close to tons of shopping areas and restaurants and within 10 minutes of the new Independence Event Center as well as within 20 minutes from both the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals Stadiums. For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 993

15417 E 45th Terrace, Independence, MO $89,900

A Note from the Seller-

"New in 2009, hardwood laminate flooring in lower level family room that also has a fabulous, working, wood-burning stove. Lower level also has a half bath, wet bar and laundry room and leads out to extremely deep one-car garage. Upstairs has vaulted ceilings with skylights with open, airy kitchen/dining area with sliding glass doors that lead out to private deck. Upper level has newer classy light fixtures in stairway and kitchen. $55/month Homes Association dues cover weekly lawn maintanence, trash pick up and snow removal.

Conveniently situated just south of I-70 and just north of 40 highway between Noland Road and Lee's Summit Road near several shopping areas. Walking distance to award-winning William Southern Elementary School. This very quiet neighborhood is situated in a serene area amongst two other apartment communities that share a creek, walking areas and basketball courts. "

Why Rent?? This house is Super Clean! Bright, Open Floor Plan with Soaring Vaulted ceilings and Skylight. Huge, Open Kitchen walks out to Oversized Deck great for entertaining. Drive Walks in to Lower Level Family Room with Hardwood Floors, Wood Burning Stove and Wetbar! MUST SEE!! There is nothing to do here...Just move in. Refrigertator stays. Great Location with quick access to both 40 hwy and I-70. Its also very close to many restaurants including The olive garden, Crackel Barrel, etc. And located close to TONS of shopping areas and grocery stores and within minutes from the Independence Mall. For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 493

804 S Kisner, Independence, MO $164,900

A note from the seller-

"Property at 804 S. Kisner has 5br, 4.5 baths. It has a light and airy country kitchen with large island -convenient for kids! Property upgrades include finished walk out basement, tiled bathrooms, sprinkler system. This model has 2 very roomy master bedrooms with walk-in closets. Deck has been upgraded to make 2 levels; alot of deck/party space! Room for hot tub on lower deck.

Great family neighborhood! Victorian Estates was all built by the same builder (Ben Kisner) and he lives in the neighborhood. Home owners association has block parties, easter egg hunts, etc...several times a year.

It's a great place to get to know your neighbors. Victorian Estates is down Truman Road from the historic Independence Square. Spring Branch grade school is about two blocks away."

This home has Incredible Value! Great Value for the area. Spacious, Open Floor Plan. Overall in great condition. Just a few cosmetic things to do. Gas Logs in Living room fireplace make it warm and cozy. The kitchen is equipped with a Breakfast Bar, Built-in Desk, Appliance Garage and Lazy Susan. The Finished Lower Level Walkout with Lots of Windows for tons of natural lighting and a full bath. The possible 5th Bedroom/Den/Office with Closet has an Egress window in the Lower Level.

Quick access to 291 hwy to get you just about anywhere in Independence and Kansas City. Located in Independence School District with Spring Branch as the Elementary, Bingham as the middle school and William Chrisman as the High School. Very nice neighborhood and still close to many shopping areas and restaurants and not too far from the mall! For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 203

1431 SE 8th Street, Lee's Summit, MO $100,000

A note from the seller-

"I’m the original homeowner and have loved living here; with all outside maintenance taken care of by the HOA it gives me a wonderful freedom on the weekends. In 2004 I had new Vinyl Siding, new Roof (both have a 30 year warranty) and new windows installed. Beautiful wood floors in kitchen, hall way and guest bathroom. Also, newer dishwasher, garbage disposal & air-conditioner replaced in the past 4 years. I love working in my yard and I think the landscaping shows this. Its a wonderful neighborhood to live in.

Having a small HOA makes it easy for everyone to know their neighbors and look after each other. Located very close to LS High School and several very good grade schools. Just seconds to the main highway makes everything in Lee’s Summit within a few minutes. It’s a great community to feel safe and raise a family. "

End townhouse unit with 3 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 bath! Hurry and still take advantage of the tax credit and have Home ownership

with low maintenance! Great Yard and Landscaping on Corner Lot. Where else can you find a 3 BR, 2 1/2 Bath home in Lee's Summit for under 110k??? . The Living room and Dining room make one LARGE Great Room. Super Well Maintained! Don't Rent...OWN Your own home. This house has Quick Access to 50 Hwy & 291 Hwy. Also located close to a Large shopping area to take care of all of your shopping needs like Target, Petco, Kohls, etc.

With tons of restaurants in the area too like Perkins, Chili's, Bob

Evans, Houlihans, and much much more! For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 343

1720 SW 24th Street, Blue Springs, MO $250,000

A Note from the seller-

"Just a quick note about our house. When I moved here from Iowa, I was looking for a smaller city, but one that was not in the middle of no where. We looked at several different cities in the area, but when we came across city of Blue Springs, we knew this was the city we wanted to move to.

We found a city that was similar to the one we came from in Iowa.

One that was far enough away from the "big city" life and busyness, but yet you could be at the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals stadium or even down town in just 20 minutes. We also enjoy the fact that we can leave our house and be fishing on Lake Jocomo (Flemming Park) or Blue Springs Lake in just 10 minutes. There have been several days that I would get up in the morning, while every one was sleeping, go fishing for a couple of hours and still get back to the house in time for breakfast. The parks and picnic areas are beautiful in these two places - wooded areas and the two lakes are a beautiful setting for sure.

Our house is in a sub division called Still Meadows. We are in the last faze of this subdivision. Our house backs up practically to Lake Jocomo/Flemming Park. There are very few houses behind us - mainly trees and and animals. Often times, our housing area is visited by wildlife. We have seen deer and turkey often. And the birds.....what varieties and colors!

The schools system here in Blue Springs are the greatest. The elementary, middle school and 9th grade center, as well as Blue Springs South High School have some of the best and helpful teachers that I have had the pleasure of interacting with. All in all, we are very happy to live in such a great community such as Blue Springs, and should we sell this house, will be definitely be staying here in Blue Springs."

This house truley is a Beauty! Located on a Culdesac street for low traffic. TRUE Reverse style 1 1/2 Story. A Main Level Living Home with 2 Bedrooms/or Master and Den/Office on Main Floor. Huge Deck great for entertaining! The kitchen it equipped with a built in buffett and 2 pantry areas as well as lots of windows that bring in great natural lighting. DEEP 3 Car Garage great for extra storage! Located very close to 40 and 7 highway, and many different restaurants and fast food such as 54th street, Arby's and McDonalds. Also located VERY close to both Hy-Vee Grocery Store and Price Chopper Grocery Store. For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 673

615 Lake Drive, Independence, MO $39,900

Let us help you get started on a path to Financial Freedom; Looking for an Investment Property? This Home is already Section 8 Approved! Cash Flow at this price! Home Warranty. Quick Access to I-435. Close to many shopping areas and restaurants. Only 15 minutes from the Plaza!
For more information and more interior pictures or to take a virtual tour visit http://www.kornteam.com/ Then take a 24 hour FREE recorded audio tour at 1-800-762-3140 code 463