Pickett Property Group is Kansas City Real Estate at Your Fingertips

Last week, I found a new Yellow Pages book on my doorstep.  Sadly, I can't remember the last time I used a phone book.  And the fact that I still get a new one delivered to my door every year absolutely baffles me.  Talk about "old school".

Nowadays, it's all about getting what you want, how you want it, and when you want it or you'll find another avenue to get it.  How do I know this?  I live via instant gratification.  I communicate by email, Facebook, Twitter, and Blog.  I DVR my favorite TV shows so I can watch them at my leisure.  I can place calls, make dinner (ok, really I'm ordering a pizza), and access the internet, social media sites...yes, and even the Yellow Pages...all from my cell phone.

So that's why we do things a little different here at Pickett Property Group.  We offer:

• Mobile Marketing:  When you list your house with us, we'll assign a special text number to your listing, so that buyers that happen to drive by can send a text and receive instant information regarding your property.
• Text Messaging:  Got a question?  No problem!  You can text us 24/7 and we'll get back to you asap.
HAVE A QUESTION? TEXT US RIGHT NOW!

And, of course, you can and Facebook, to name a few.

But to find out exactly what we can do for you, give us a call or text us!  ;) Whether you are looking to sell or looking to buy...whether it's Shawnee, Olathe, Prairie Village, or Overland Park...whether it's your first time or fifth, we'd love to show you how we are putting some fun back in Real Estate!

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Get Preapproved Before You Start Shopping for a Home

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or not, getting approved for a loan before shopping for a home is an essential first step.  Yet, did you know it is far better to be preapproved for a loan than to be prequalified?  When you are prequalified, the lender is giving you an idea of the mortgage amount for which you qualify based only on the information that you provide.  It does not  include an analysis of your credit or an in-depth look at your ability to purchase a home.  For this reason, your prequalified amount is not a sure thing.

However, when a lender hands you a preapproval letter, it means something totally different:

1. You save time by looking at the right homes.  As a client of Pickett Property Group, we will set you up in our system so that you can receive listings or updates of available homes in the area based on criteria that you want in a home...number of bedrooms, baths, garage space, and of course, price range.  You'll be able to save time by looking at the homes that you can afford instead of looking at the ones that are beyond your means.
2. Gain confidence.  Now when you find that perfect home, you can feel confident in the process and minimize any anxiety because you have been preapproved.  You don't have to worry about losing the home because you weren't qualified to buy it.
3. You have increased negotiating power.  When you make an offer on a home, the sellers are more likely to accept your offer because your preapproval is giving them peace of mind that the sale will go through.  It won't be contingent on being able to obtain financing, which will let the sellers know that your offer is serious and could prevent you from losing out to another buyer who already has financing arranged.

Because mortgage approval can be a lengthy process, it is to your advantage to get a preapproval letter before you are ready to begin your search for a new home.  If you need a lender referral, we work with several that are friendly, thorough, and will make the entire process as smooth as possible from beginning to end.  Simply contact us or give me a call at 913.787.1870.