The MLS is Great, But for Killer Deals Look Elsewhere

February 5, 2010 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment 

It’s not often that a real estate agent will publish a post about NOT looking for homes on the MLS, especially in Branson, Mo.  However, if you are looking for that “deal of a lifetime”, there may be a better source for finding it — it’s called a knowledgeable Realtor.  I don’t mean to sound [...]

How do 95% of agents market homes in Branson, Mo?

February 5, 2010 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment 

To be honest, they market homes like a BUNCH OF CLOWNS!  Most real estate agents in Branson, Missouri practice a listing method that’s as old as the real estate profession itself.  It’s called “Set it and forget it”, and it doesn’t exactly have a stellar track record.  In fact, just throwing a listing on the [...]

Though It Sounds Silly, Knock Before You Buy

December 11, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes my clients look at me funny when, before they are about to make an offer on a house, I tell them to go knock on the neighbor’s doors and take a minute or two to get to know them. I advise them to do this, because like it or not, there is more [...]

New Fall Creek Extension Finally Completed

December 3, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment 

Now that the City of Branson has opened the Fall Creek Extension from the Fall Creek Road / 76 junction to the Epps Road / Roark Valley Road, traffic flow in the area seems to be improved. Especially for homes on Fall Creek or down by Pointe Royale, this is exciting news — as they [...]

New Home Buyer Tax Credit Fueling Area Sales

November 24, 2009 by Lou Danner · Leave a Comment 

While I generally like to make posts that include statistics to back up my assertions, I just had to opine that the area is abuzz with buyers looking to purchase their first homes, most of which are under the $135,000 range. In talking with other agents this morning, it is now very clear that this [...]