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COVER HOME pages 4-5
PREMIERE LISTINGS pages 6-7
MILLION DOLLAR LISTINGS pages 8-11
LUXURY LIVING
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FEATURED HOMES pages 14-22
IN THE COMMUNITY page 23
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Message from Kathy Koehler: Now is the time to buy AND sell! Interest rates haven’t been this low since World War II. For example, a person can purchase a $250K home today and pay $90 a month LESS than what the mortgage would have been in 1999. For sellers this means there is no reason to wait to list! There are 50% less homes on the market TODAY than will be in the spring of 2011. The Koehler Bortnick Team is trending to close out over $140 million in sales. Your home could be next!
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et high on its picturesque grounds overlooking Sunset Hill, this LEED certified home designed by Wolfgang Trost Architects and built by Ambassador Home is a truly “green” home. The expansive and well laid out floorplan has been extensively developed and artistically designed by di’s DESIGN to create a picture perfect Old-World estate, and is featured as Kansas City’s Boulevard of Dreams Green Living Show Home, 2010. The newly constructed and magazine worthy house is now a stunning example of lower-carbon building, using refined and sustainable materials while featuring modern amenities in rooms that were to remain beautifully distinct yet elegant, comfortable and highly efficient. The southern facing outdoor terraces provide ideal seasonal sunlight and protection from winter winds. Beamed ceilings, hardwood floors with rich walnut finish, marble, granite, travertine tile, wrought iron details, barrel ceilings, solid wood doors, custom built-in storage, and energy efficient lighting and windows are just the tip of the iceberg to this magnificent property. Come see for yourself! For more information on this spectacular home please call 800.895.7167, enter code 1011. To schedule your own private showing please call The Koehler Bortnick Team, 913.239.2067.
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Premier Listings
Custom built one owner home in pristine condition! All wide plank solid wood floors, commercial grade kitchen on main level with beautiful upgraded cabinetry & appliances. Kitchen walks out to stunning outdoor living all stucco veranda with custom stone fireplace. 18’ ceiling in great room and all custom crown molding throughout! Stunning finished walk out lower level with 2nd kitchen & exercise room! 11308 W 160th Street | Overland Park | Mills Farm 4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Bathrooms | $875,000 Code: 1901 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
8636 Mission Road | Prairie Village, KS Prairie Village | $2,000,000 | 2.39 Acres Code: 2691 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6110 Timberidge Drive | Parkville, MO Riss Lake | $999,950 Code: 1891 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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15309 Perry Street | Overland Park, KS Town and Country Estates | $949,950 Code: 2581 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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4950 Central #906 Street | Kansas City, MO Kirkwood | $799,900 Code: 6361 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1 3DUN $YHQXH _ .DQVDV &LW\ 02 Staley Farms | $650,000 Code: 7151 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
803 W 48 # 804 & #805 Street | Kansas City, MO Churchill | $599,950 Code: 2391 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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14700 Carter Street | Overland Park, KS Windsor Hills | $550,000 Code: 1201 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5507 Falmouth Road | Fairway, KS Fairway | $525,000 Code: 6301 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
16305 Mastin Street | Overland Park, KS Stonegate Reserve | $499,950 Code: 2031 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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Million Dollar Listings Homes priced above $1,000,000
Get ready to catch your breath when you enter the foyer of this Ward Parkway mansion! Over $7.4 Million in renovations and additions! From the roof top entertaining and outdoor kitchen/living space to the generous 4 suites on the back wing of the estate, NO detail was spared during the 3 year project! 6010 Ward Parkway | Kansas City, MO | Suncrest 4 Bedrooms | 5.3 Bathrooms | $3,500,000 Code: 1291 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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5265 Sunset Drive | Kansas City, MO 6XQVHW +LOO _ $FUHV _ $2,499,000 Code: 1431 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com For more information, call 800.895.7167 and enter the 4 digit code.
11129 Brookwood | Leawood, KS Hallbrook | $2,250,000 Code: 3361 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2912 W. 112th Street | Leawood, KS Hallbrook | $1,995,000 Code: 3031 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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17191 Jami Lyn Lane | Loch Lloyd, MO Loch Lloyd | $1,495,000 Code: 2381 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
+HYHU .QROO _ /RFK /OR\G 02 Loch Lloyd | .68 Acres | $1,440,000 Code: 2531 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
835 W. 53rd Terrace | Kansas City, MO Sunset Hill | $1,325,000 Code: 6431 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
45 Street of Dreams | Loch Lloyd, MO Loch Lloyd | .68 Acres | $1,275,000 Code: 3711 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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3001 W 117th Street | Leawood, KS Hallbrook | $1,225,000 Code: 1941 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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6095 NW Timberidge Drive | Parkville, MO Riss Lake | $1,100,000 Code: 3461 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2249 W. 118th Terrace | Leawood, KS Hallbrook | $1,050,000 Code: 1931 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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Luxury Living
Homes priced $650,000 – $999,999
Amazing JS Robinson plan with specular views of both water & golf plus all the fine features of luxury living with 2 bedrooms on main level plus office! Open & spacious hearth & chef’s dream gourmet kitchen, screened-in porch plus deck & stamped patio, amazing lower level with wet bar, family & rec room plus tons of storage & heat/cool 3.5 car garage! +HYHU .QROO _ /RFK /OR\G 02 4 Bedrooms | 4.2 Bathrooms | $995,000
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2111 W. 116th Street | Leawood, KS Hallbrook | $919,950 Code: 2461 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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5225 Ward Parkway | Kansas City, MO Sunset Hill | .4 Acres |$849,950 Code: 3371 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com 12 | LUXURY LIVING | www.KBsells.com
1205 W. 60th Terrace| Kansas City, MO Suncrest | $799,999 Code: 2831 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com For more information, call 800.895.7167 and enter the 4 digit code.
17160 Jami Lyn Lane | Loch Lloyd, MO Loch Lloyd | .65 Acres |$799,900 Code: 6291 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
4021 N. 110th Street | Kansas City, MO Clearview | $724,950 Code: 7201 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2608 W. 140th Street | Leawood, KS Highlands Ranch | $675,000 Code: 1181 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
294 W. Seneca Trail | Lake Quivira, KS Lake Quivira | $650,000 Code: 6261 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1 3DUN $YHQXH _ .DQVDV &LW\ 02 Staley Farms | $650,000 Code: 7151 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
13800 Goodman Street |Overland Park, KS Est. of Nottingham So. | $650,000 Code: 6471 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1108 NE Moss Point Road | Lee’s Summit, MO Arbores | $650,000 Code: 3671 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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Featured Homes Homes priced below $649,999
Fabulous custom built, original owner home with very open floorplan. Amazing heavily treed private, cul-de-sac lot. Spacious hearthroom with vaulted/beamed ceilings. Granite countertops. Large great room with box beamed ceilings & fireplace. +HPORFN 6W _ 2YHUODQG 3DUN .6 _ 1RWWLQJKDP )RUHVW 6R 5 Bedrooms | 4.1 Bathrooms | $550,000 Code: 1301 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10404 W. 153rd Street | Overland Park, KS Woods at Colton Lake | $599,950 Code: 1441 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2149 W. 114th Terrace | Leawood, KS Hallbrook | $595,950 Code: 2571 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
16770 Village Drive | Loch Lloyd Loch Lloyd | $589,000 Code: 2341 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2800 W. 132nd Street | Leawood, KS Wilshire Place | $550,000 Code: 2041 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
15587 Greenwood Street | Olathe, KS Millbrook Estates | $550,000 Code: 2981 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10105 N. Chestnut Court |Kansas City, MO Staley Farms | $550,000 Code: 2131 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
12864 Bradshaw Street | Overland Park, KS Nottingham By The Green | $549,000 Code: 3141 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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221 W. 48th Street, #1107 | Kansas City, MO Regency House Condominium | $540,000 Code: 1171 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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Co nt em po ra ry 5143 Ward Parkway | Kansas City, MO Sunset Hill | $529,950 Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
14409 Reeds Street | Overland Park, KS Lionsgate | $525,000 Code: 2301 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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17019 NE 121st Terrace | Kearney, MO Holmes Creek Hills North | $505,000 Code: 3201 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10518 W. 142nd Terrace | Overland Park, KS Eagle Pointe | $500,000 Code: 7231 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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5709 W. 129th Street |Overland Park, KS Harwycke | $499,950 Code: 1361 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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3010 W. 84th Terrace | Leawood, KS The Cloisters | $499,900 Code: 6041 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
11116 W. 121st Terrace | Overland Park, KS Nottingham Estates | $475,000 Code: 2121 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
14908 Delmar Street | Leawood, KS Pavilions | $459,950 Code: 1071 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
16811 Country Club Drive | Loch Lloyd, MO Loch Lloyd | $450,000 Code: 2431 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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22305 W 59th Street | Shawnee, KS Grey Oaks Eagle View | $449,950 Code: 6501 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
13921 Granada | Leawood, KS Worthington | $445,000 Code: 1331 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
9626 Deer Run Street | Lenexa, KS Falcon Ridge | $435,000 Code: 1341 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5256 W. 128th Terrace | Leawood, KS Highlands of Leawood | $424,950 Code: 7241| Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
8821 W. 142nd Place | Overland Park, KS Willowbrook | $400,000 Code: 1601 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
15812 Overbrook Lane | Overland Park, KS River Ridge Farms | $389,950 Code: 2701 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1101 Walnut St # 1803 | Kansas City, MO Wallstreet Towers| $375,000 Code: 3111 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6037 Main Street | Kansas City, MO Morningside Park | $375,000 Code: 1791 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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15506 Overbrook Lane | Overland Park, KS River Ridge Farms | $355,000 Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
15017 Carter Street | Overland Park, KS Windsor Hills | $349,950 Code: 3761 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
15852 Briar Street | Overland Park, KS Hampton Place | $345,000 Code: 2881 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
3424 W. 144th Street | Leawood, KS Steeplechase | $325,000 Code: 1191 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2906 SW 11th Street | Lee’s Summit, MO Longview Farm | $325,000 Code: 1841 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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17765 S. Roundtree Drive | Olathe, KS Nottington Creek | $325,000 Code: 3861 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1229 W. 65th Street | Kansas City, MO Meyer Circle | $325,000 Code: 2651 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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9603 NE 96th Court | Kansas City, MO Montclair | $319,950 Code: 6241 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
13134 Rosewood Street | Overland Park, KS Wynnewood | $314,950 Code: 6131 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
11212 Juniper Drive | Leawood, KS Leawood Country Manor | $300,000 Code: 6321 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5039 Widgeon Way | Lee’s Summit, MO Raintree Lake| $299,950 Code: 2851 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5701 Maybrook Road | Lee’s Summit, MO Oaks Ridge Meadows | $279,950 Code: 1051 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5545 Canterbury Road | Fairway, KS Fairway | $275,000 Code: 6391 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
8504 W. 127th Circle | Overland Park, KS Lancaster Weybury | $259,000 Code: 1401 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5300 Fairway Road | Fairway, KS Fairway | $250,000 Code: 2471 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
17703 W. 159th Terrace | Olathe, KS Palisade Park | $250,000 Code: 1931 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
501 Eagle Glen Drive | Raymore, MO Eagle Glen | $249,950 Code: 2741 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
8916 W. 116th Street | Overland Park, KS Indian Creek Estates | $239,950 Code: 2291 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
4301 SE Seatlle Slew Drive | Lee’s Summit, MO Saddlebrook | $239,950 Code: 3561 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
For more information, call 800.895.7167 and enter the 4 digit code.
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d! So l 2606 Catalpa Street | Olathe, KS Bridlewood Downs | $235,000 Code: 2251 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
7056 Granada Road | Prairie Village, KS Prairie Village | $234,950 Code: 1281 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5001 W. 101st Terrace | Overland Park, KS Monitor Square | $229,950 Code: 3421 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
0DGLVRQ $YHQXH _ .DQVDV &LW\ 02 The Madison | $229,000 Code: 2321 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
22706 W. 51st Street | Shawnee, KS Woodsonia | $225,000 Code: 1981 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
11228 W. 116th Terrace | Overland Park, KS Cobblestone Park | $224,900 Code: 1081 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6207 W. 155th Place | Overland Park, KS Willow Bend | $215,000 Code: 6491 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
8813 W. 115th Street | Overland Park, KS Shannon Valley | $210,000 Code: 6381 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
3322 Campbell Street | Kansas City, MO Highgate | $210,000 Code: 1091 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
13471 W. 126th Terrace | Overland Park, KS Highland Village | $209,950 Code: 1631 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6404 NW Nodaway Drive | Parkville, MO Country Gardens | $209,950 Code: 2171 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
656 Romany Road | Kansas City, MO Romanelli Gardens | $200,000 Code: 1611 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
15450 S. Bradley Drive | Olathe, KS Stonehurst | $199,950 Code: 2821 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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4430 J.C. Nichols Parkway, #4N | Kansas City, MO Beckers Condominium | $209,000 Code: 1851 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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2907 SW 10th Street | Lee’s Summit, MO Longview Farm | $199,900 Code: 7221 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
722 Saddle Peak Drive | Raymore, MO Madison Creek | $196,500 Code: 1151 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18320 Spruce Street | Gardner, KS Aspen Creek | $195,000 Code: 1601 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1900 W. 74th Street | Prairie Village, KS Granthurst | $195,000 Code: 2141 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6918 W. 101st Street | Overland Park, KS Pinehurst | $189,900 Code: 1911 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18483 W. 157th Place | Olathe, KS Asbury Estates | $184,950 Code: 1821 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
924 NW 110th Terrace | Kansas City, MO Bristol Park North | $180,000 Code: 3531 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1708 SE 7th Terrace | Lee’s Summit, MO Silkwood Estates | $175,000 Code: 2081 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
318 W. Cedar Street | Olathe, KS Olathe | $174,950 Code: 6441 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10415 Woodson Drive | Overland Park, KS Nall Hills | $174,950 Code: 1731 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
7807 NW Schott Drive | Kansas City, MO Green Acres | $169,900 Code: 615 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1037 Crimson Court | Liberty, MO Clay Meadows | $165,000 Code: 1961 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2719 Montrose Circle | Eudora, KS Shadow Ridge| $162,950 Code: 6141 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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P Co laz nd a o 4826 Roanoke Parkway | Kansas City, MO Park Manor | $199,950 Code: 1381 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
+ROPHV 5RDG _ .DQVDV &LW\ 02 Rockhill Gardens | $199,950 Code: 6111 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2907 SW 10th Street | Lee’s Summit, MO Longview Farm | $199,900 Code: 7221 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
722 Saddle Peak Drive | Raymore, MO Madison Creek | $196,500 Code: 1151 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18320 Spruce Street | Gardner, KS Aspen Creek | $195,000 Code: 1601 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1900 W. 74th Street | Prairie Village, KS Granthurst | $195,000 Code: 2141 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6918 W. 101st Street | Overland Park, KS Pinehurst | $189,900 Code: 1911 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18483 W. 157th Place | Olathe, KS Asbury Estates | $184,950 Code: 1821 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
924 NW 110th Terrace | Kansas City, MO Bristol Park North | $180,000 Code: 3531 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1708 SE 7th Terrace | Lee’s Summit, MO Silkwood Estates | $175,000 Code: 2081 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
318 W. Cedar Street | Olathe, KS Olathe | $174,950 Code: 6441 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10415 Woodson Drive | Overland Park, KS Nall Hills | $174,950 Code: 1731 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
7807 NW Schott Drive | Kansas City, MO Green Acres | $169,900 Code: 615 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1037 Crimson Court | Liberty, MO Clay Meadows | $165,000 Code: 1961 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
2719 Montrose Circle | Eudora, KS Shadow Ridge| $162,950 Code: 6141 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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8030 W. 81st Street | Overland Park, KS Overland Park Lots | $160,000 Code: 1501 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1104 E. 8th Street | Kansas City, MO Ranson & Tallys Add| $149,950 Code: 2971 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1102 E. 8th Street | Kansas City, MO Ranson & Tallys Add| $149,950 Code: 3571 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5906 W 75th Terrace | Prairie Village, KS Prairie Fields | $145,000 Code: 7191 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
7105 Larsen Lane | Shawnee, KS Tomahawk Hills | $145,000 Code: 1781 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1302 NE Browning Lane | Lee’s Summit, MO Summit Station | $144,900 Code: 3701 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10168 Edelweiss Circle | Merriam, KS Edelweiss | $135,000 Code: 2101 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
3474 SW Wysteria Terrace | Lee’s Summit, MO Arborwalk | $134,900 Code: 3561 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
3301 E 105th Terrace | Kansas City, MO Birchwood Hills | $129,950 Code: 1351 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
11813 E 62 Terrace | Kansas City, MO Woodson Estates | $115,900 Code: 2351 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
7736 NE 55th Street | Kansas City, MO Gracemor| $115,000 Code: 6191 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1 :DOURQG $YHQXH _ .DQVDV &LW\ 02 Cooley Highlands | $115,000 Code: 6161 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
4446 Booth Street | Kansas City, MO Sievers | $115,000 Code: 3601 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
10607 E 69th Terrace | Raytown, MO Stewart’s George D Add | $115,000 Code: 1571 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
1703 S. 13th Street | Kansas City, KS Franklin Heights | $100,000 Code: 2651 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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By Sue Toler, owner First Impression Interior Design and Home Staging, (913) 708-0096
Staging your home can improve your home’s appearance in the eyes of potential buyers. Builders invest in the cost of staging model homes because they realize how well a staged KRPH VHOOV +HUH DUH ÀYH WLSV WR KHOS \RX VWDJH your home effectively, ultimately selling your home quickly and for the highest possible price. 1) Clean: Your home should be professionally cleaned to achieve that perfect “sparkle”. Blinds, curtains, and fans should be dusted. Windows should be cleaned inside and out. 2) Repair: Do a “walk through” looking for anything that is in need of repair. Fix leaking faucets or cracked tiles. These minor problems could leave potential buyers questioning if there are major problems unseen and could leave them the wrong impression. 3) Eliminate Clutter: The hardest rule of all. Clutter includes all of the nick-nacs, collections, and other pieces we love so dearly. Clutter makes a home appear smaller and disorganized though. The “50% Rule “ requires that you reduce the clutter in your home by at least half. 4) Colors: Neutral colors sell. Potential buyers walk through your home and want to imagine themselves living there. If you XVH FRORUV RU VW\OHV WKDW DUH WRR VSHFLÀF RU thematic you might have just turned them off. Using high quality products but staying neutral is safest. 5) De-personalize: Remove all items that potential buyers can’t identify with such as religious and political items, family pictures, and items that might not allow potential buyers to make an emotional connection with your home. There are many home decorating shows that offer staging advice, or look through magazines for inspiration. You can also visit a model home in the area to see what builders do, or call a professional stager for a consultation.
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Ask Kathy My husband and I are ready to sell our home. In this “buyer’s market” do you you think we need a professional appraisal done before we list, or can we leave it up to our realtor to determine our price? Patrick & Molly Davey
Lee’s Summit, MO
Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions you can make in life. Today’s home market trends can have sellers feeling nervous and frustrated even before they list their home. The good news is that it’s still possible to get top dollar and a quick sale, as long as your property is priced appropriately. The number one reason homes do not sell as quickly as sellers would like is because the price is too high. Most home owners want to get as much as they can from the house they’re selling (and rightly so!), but without a professional appraisal, people often overestimate the value of their home. If you are a seller, you need to have an accurate value of your house determined before you set a price. If you price your home too high over the market worth, your house won’t get any traffic. Most buyers will need to have an appraisal before they can secure financing for the house; you don’t want them finding the true value of your house before you do. Home appraisals are conducted by a professional appraiser, or through a market analysis performed by a real estate agent. Professional, full-time, real estate agents will most likely know your home’s true worth and will price your home accordingly. If there are no comparable homes (square footage, floorplan, price point, etc.) within your neighborhood or within a one mile radius, a professional appraisal is a MUST.
If you choose to have a professional appraiser come in, be prepared to allow two hours or so, depending on the size and layout of your house. The appraiser will take multiple photos of the interior and exterior of your home. They will take room measurements and measure the outside to get the land size of your property. They will also inspect each room and look for any upgrades and/ or problems that your home may have. Afterward, the appraiser will research comparible homes in and around your neighborhood, that have sold in the last few weeks. With that information they will calculate your home value and create a report for you. Whether you choose to have your realtor provide the market value, or have a professional appraisal done, it is important you know the fair market value before you set the price for your home or make an offer another property. Out of all The Koehler Bortnick Team listings in 2009, 75% of our listings sold under 90 days—and at 96% list price! We price your home so everyone walks away happy. Our agents would be happy to assist you with the process of pricing your home to sell. Call The Koehler Bortnick Team today, at 913.23.92069, or email us at info@kbsells.com.
Testimonials
“Outstanding service”
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We are especially grateful that Kathy recommended we keep our home on the market. We almost decided to take it off in April but consulted with .DWK\ ÀUVW 6KH UHFRPPHQGHG WKDW ZH OHDYH LW RQ the Market until July 1st. We received a contract in 0D\ DQG FORVHG LQ -XQH Parviz and Susan Avazpour Overland Park, KS
“Moving-up NOW would pay off for our family”
We had been considering selling our house for awhile, and we were ready to move-up. After meeting Veronica Jaster (A Koehler|Bortnick Agent) at an Open House, she assessed the value of our home, shared the advantages of listing with the KB team today, and how moving-up NOW would pay off for our family. Veronica helped us understand the urgency of taking action in today’s real estate market, and we’re moving into our new home and looking forward to raising our family in a new QHLJKERUKRRG :H·UH YHU\ KDSS\ Jeff and Ashley Crouch Overland Park, KS
“Thank you for everything”
Thank you for everything. I say everything because there is too much to write in this note. )RU EULQJLQJ 2ODQGD ZLWK \RX RQ \RXU ÀUVW visit and for both of your suggestions and the warmth, support, and strength I received from both of you. For the security I felt from setting the price and working with Rachel, I was proud of “the Delmar home”. Thank you for your recommendations of professionals who provided bids and made things happen. Best wishes to the wonderful team you have built.
“All with a smile on her face” Sharon Aubuchon has worked diligently for me since I signed with the Koehler Bortnick team with Reece Nichols to sell my home. I have appreciated her advice, suggestions and especially her positive attitude. The time that she has given me to muddle through the process of selling a home and also helping with the purchase of a new home has been gratefully appreciated....all with a smile on her face. She has gone overboard to help me with the transition of repositioning myself from one residence to another.
Kathleen Bono Leawood, KS
Jane Hess Mission Hills, KS
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“Patiently worked with us for 2 years”
Lindsay was honest and upfront with us from day one through closing. We felt she was always on our side. She returned calls and emails promptly and was a joy to work with during a stressful time. Lindsay was very professional and was one (if not the only) real estate agent we felt that we could “trust.” – A true compliment to /LQGVD\ 3 6 7KH UHDVRQ ZH FDOOHG /LQGVD\ ZDV due to our exposure to her last Summer/Fall 2006 when looking at re-sales. More importantly, she was the only agent that contacted us when I mailed a memo and a fsbo listing when we tried selling our home by ourselves earlier this year. Lindsay stayed “in touch.” On a scale of 1 to 10 /LQGVD\ ZDV DQ Bill & Joanne Klasinski Lenexa, KS
Olanda Nicholas is a smart, dedicated, and caring real estate professional. Olanda patiently worked with us for two years as we searched for our next home. We were blessed to have her on our team and recommend her without hesitation to family, friends, and colleagues. With her help, ZH IRXQG WKH ULJKW SODFH IRU XV Willie & Mischa Epps Parkville, MO
“Responsive, resourceful and caring”
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Homes on Acreage Homes offering 2+ acres
Exquisite custom built equestrian estate on 138+/- acres of true beauty & character situated within private natural surrounding. Granite in kitchen & upgrades galore. Gated entrance, 27 indoor stalls, 72 x 150 indoor arena & outdoor arena, private pond and more! ( 6WUHHW _ &OHYHODQG 02 _ $FUHV 4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Bathrooms | $1,950,000 Code: 2051 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
16900 Stonehaven Drive |Loch Lloyd, MO Loch Lloyd | $2,500,000 | 8.9 Acres Code: 3471 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18018 Melrose Drive | Overland Park, KS Wolf Valley Ranch | $1,960,000 | 8.73 Acres Code: 3001 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18171 Berryhill Drive |Stilwell, KS Berryhill Farm | $1,100,000 | 3.68 Acres Code: 1471 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
30195 W. 135th Street | Olathe, KS Olathe | $979,000 | 20 Acres Code: 2231 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
15811 Woods Chapel Road | Kansas City, MO Kansas City | $799,950 | 9 Acres Code: 2501 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
14010 Supreme Court | Kansas City, MO Kansas City | $750,000 | 8.4 Acres Code: 3541 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6 6WDWH 5W '' +Z\ _ +DUULVRQYLOOH 02 Harrisonville | $750,000 | 38 Acres Code: 2841 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6 +DUULV 5RDG _ *UHHQZRRG 02 Greenwood | $750,000 | 7.87 Acres Code: 1221 | | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
43512 E. 301st Street | Creighton, MO Creighton | $569,950 | 105 Acres Code: 2441 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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23672 Pavillion Road | Louisburg, KS Louisburg | $649,950 | 4.35 Acres Code: 7191 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
4700 NW 92 Highway | Smithville, MO Smithville | $635,000 | 10 Acres Code: 4131 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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12822 NE 144th Street | Kearney, MO Kearney | $650,000 | 35 Acres Code: 3041 | | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18051 Berryhill Drive | Stilwell, KS Berryhill Farm | $599,950 | 3 Acres Code: 6311 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
9210 State Line Road | Leawood, KS Leawood Estates | $365,000 | Short 2 Acre Lot Code: 3431 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
18160 Windsor Drive | Stilwell, KS Mission Falls Estates | $549,950 | 2.24 Acres Code: 6091 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5900 W. 183rd Street | Stilwell, KS Berryhill Farm | $525,000 | 4.5 Acres Code: 1991 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
5W %R[ 5XUDO 5RXWH _ $GULDQ 02 Adrian | $520,000 | 100 Acres Code: 3581 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6511 W. 271st Street | Louisburg, KS Louisburg | $499,950 | 4.5 Acres Code: 1211 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
6 6WHZDUW 5RDG _ 3OHDVDQW +LOO 02 Pleasant Hill | $425,000 | 14.88 Acres Code: 6011 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
9325 Noland Road | Kansas City, MO Unity Ridge & Gardens | $399,950 | 4 Acres Code: 7181 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
12200 Riverview Road | Kearney, MO Riverview Estates | $349,900 | 3.85 Acres Code: 4141 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
+XQWHU /DQH _ /DZVRQ 02 Lawson | $250,000 | 50 Acres Code: 1101 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
26100 S. Blueberry Street | Peculiar, MO Shamrock Hills | $212,950 | 10 Acres Code: 7161 | Virtual Tour at KBsells.com
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The Woods at Colton Lake The Woods
SUBDIVISION LOTS 16485 Eden Bridge | Loch Lloyd, MO Loch Llyod | $230,000 | .59 Acres 10805 W. 153rd Terr | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $169,000 10809 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $169,000 10813 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $169,000 10817 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $159,000 10821 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $154,000 10801 W. 153rd Terr | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $149,000 10600 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $149,000 10400 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $145,000
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10504 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $145,000
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10703 W. 153rd Terr | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $139,000 10801 W. 153rd Terr | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $149,000
The Woods at Colton Lake offers terrific NEW lot pricing with custom homes starting in the 500’s. Gorgeous estate lots offer beautiful views, lush woods, and a terrific atmosphere. Private, treed walkout lots supply convenience and luxury. Located at 151st and Switzer in the award-winning Blue Valley School district, these spectacular lots are too good of a deal to pass up!
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10405 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $135,000 10404 W. 153rd St | Overland Park, KS The Woods at Colton Lake | $135,000 8713 Redbud Lane | Lenexa, KS Whispering Hills | $65,750
$&5($*( 21/< 9720-40 NE Staley Road | Kansas City, MO Chamber Estates | $475,000 | 19 Acres 20944 Benson St | Bucyrus, KS Cottonwood Estates | $325,000 | 9.53 Acres N 300 Rd Tract 1 Rd | Wellsville, KS Wellsville | $120,000 | 6.5 Acres 1( &RXQWU\ +LOO 3UNZ\ _ &DPHURQ 02 Country Hill Estates | $30,000 | 4.99 Acres
Language Lessons: How Coffelt Land Title helps translate the foreign language known as title
By Kimberly Esposito, RealtorÂŽ for The Koehler Bortnick Team
Lis Pendens, Summary Judgement, Encumbrance, Deed In Lieuâ&#x20AC;Ś How many junior liens are there? I know this title summary is written in English, but I obviously do not speak WKH ODQJXDJH RI 7LWOH 0\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW UHDFWLRQ ZDV WR SDQLF P\ second reaction was to call Brenda Speer at Coffelt Land Title for a translation. She speaks the language of title and was kind enough to teach it to me a few years ago when I was doing my Ă&#x20AC;UVW VKRUW VDOH Kimberly Esposito has been a leading agent on the Koehler Bortnick Team since $Q H[SHUW LQ KHU Ă&#x20AC;HOG she specializes in properties located from the Leawood Corridor to the outlying communities of Cedar Creek, and anywhere in between. Contact her today at 913.620.0250, or email kesposito@kbsells.com.
Now, more than ever, title is an integral part of a successful transaction and it is so important to partner with a title company that understands the complexities of the market. Even in a typical closing, there are many moving parts and the title closer must pull them all WRJHWKHU WR JHW DFURVV WKH Ă&#x20AC;QLVK OLQH If there are going to be bumps in the road, we know that early on and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a more experienced team to assess the situation and advise my client and I on what it will take to close the deal. Coffeltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention to detail, patience, and willingness to take that extra step, have saved more than one of my transactions. I have worked closely with Brenda Speer and Brooke Charpie from the Overland Park RIĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU IRXU \HDUV QRZ DQG , VWLOO FDQ¡W Ă&#x20AC;JXUH RXW KRZ WKH\ make it look so effortless. I know how hard they work, yet you QHYHU VHH WKHP VZHDW (YHQ ZKHQ LW¡V GRZQ WR WKH ZLUH WKH\ remain calm and gracious.
property that is so heavily encumbered that it is not a good candidate for what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to achieve. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a good deal if it actually CLOSES. There are just too many other choices. BUT, how would you know if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run title? Short sales and foreclosures certainly have the most complicated title work and it is critical for an agent to understand it and the timelines that go with it. Coffeltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance in this area is such an invaluable tool. I can offer my buyer a certain level of protection and they can make an informed decision on the direction they want to go. It truly gives me an edge and sets the tone for negotiating. Just a few months ago, I helped one of my buyers purchase an REO (bank-owned) property in Tuscany Reserve that was $1.25 million when built in 2006 and we closed it at $775,000. Instant equity and a great value. Yes, it ZDV D WHDP HIIRUW DQG D ZLQ IRU RXU FOLHQW
Surprises are lovely for birthdays, but not for real estate transactions.
When working with buyers and investors, I frequently ask Coffelt to do preliminary title searches on the houses we are considering. The title work tells the story and we want to know exactly what is going on with a house BEFORE we go to contract. Surprises are lovely for birthdays, but not for real estate transactions. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want my buyer to waste time on a
Experience. Service. Quality. Coffelt Land Title lives up to WKHLU PLVVLRQ VWDWHPHQW , DOZD\V ZDQW WKHP RQ P\ WHDP Â&#x201E; The Koehler Bortnick Team is proud to have partnered with Coffelt Land Title since 2000. Together we look forward to helping you with your next real estate transaction.
From left to right: Brenda Speer & Brooke Charpie from Coffelt Land Title are ready to roll up their sleeves and help in any way they can.
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