About Me
My name is Sarah Snodgrass and I am a full-time, full-service, real estate agent living and working in Kansas City. I specialize in the area's classic neighborhoods, including Brookside, Waldo, Prairie Village, and Leawood.
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Category Archives: Homeowner Tips
Refinish Your Tub
I am currently in the midst of a bathroom renovation. It has been an ongoing project for about 6 months now, but we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and I can actually start to … Continue reading
Termites…
Recently a couple of my clients have tried to buy or sell a home with termites. Almost every buyer out there conducts termite inspections, and if you don’t – you should! Per our standard contracts, if active termites or past … Continue reading
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Tagged Kansas City, Real Estate, termite damage, Termite inspections, Termites, treatment
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Helpful Online Mapping Software
The city of KCMO and Johnson County, Kansas, both have great online mapping software. I use them often to measure lot sizes, and see a visual representation of the shape of a lot. Plus, it tells you who owns the … Continue reading
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Tagged Johnson County, Kansas, Kansas City, lot size, Mapping, Missouri
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Foreclosure Assistance in Kansas City
A new website is available for Kansas City area folks who are at risk for foreclosure called www.KCForeclosureHelp.org. This site is geared towards helping people find the counseling and resources they can turn to if they are in need of … Continue reading
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Tagged assistance, foreclosure, government, Kansas City, Real Estate
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Don't Convert Your Garage or Finish off your Screened-in Porch
Converting your garage or lovely screened-in porch into a dumpy looking family room is generally a bad idea. The only way I would approve it is if you are building a big detached garage and really take the time, money … Continue reading
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Tagged Garage conversion, Kansas City, Real Estate, screened in porch
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Foreclosure Hazards
Something crazy happened to me today. I went to check out a home that is being sold by a bank – it is a foreclosure which means that the original owners couldn’t pay their mortgage and the home went back … Continue reading
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Lakefront Homes in Kansas City
So, you want to live on a lake in the Kansas City area. Can you build a dock? Can have a boat on it? What kind of boat? Are motor boats allowed? If so, are there speed restrictions? Boat size … Continue reading
My Holiday Wreath-Making Party
Last weekend I hosted a Christmas wreath-making party for my neighbors and friends, and it was so successful that I wanted to share my thoughts on it. I ordered a big batch of fresh mixed evergreen from my favorite florist, … Continue reading
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Absorption Rate in Real Estate… How slow is the market?
So, one of the first questions buyers always ask me is “how long has it been for sale?”. I think they want to know because they are hoping it will tell them how desperate the seller is becoming. If I … Continue reading
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Is Your Home for Sale? Tips for having your home for sale in the Fall & Winter months
As if it isn’t hard enough to sell a home in a slower market, you have to work extra hard in the colder months to get interest and keep your home presentable and attractive. Here are some tips. Keep the … Continue reading