If you are thinking of selling your home in the Overland Park, KS or surrounding areas, you have come to the right website. Melinda's passion is helping home sellers get their homes SOLD faster and for more money - yes even in this market - through the art of home staging.

"Only the best homes are selling! Houses that look good and are priced right are still what all buyers want - they want 'that model home feeling' they get when looking for a home to buy." It's imperative for sellers to understand exactly what that means. How can you compete in this very oversaturated market?

To help sellers compete in the current local market and get their homes sold in 2009, Melinda put together her "Plan B" Marketing Strategies. "Our market has changed. The "A Game" from the past is no longer working. It was time for me to create an exciting new program for those sellers who were serious about selling their homes and getting on with their lives." Plan B benefits sellers by utilizing out of the box thinking to either a) get on the market for the first time or b) get back on the market after a previous unsuccessful try. When 9 out of 10 homes are not selling, how will you become the one that does?

By using these techniques and working one on one with you as a solo agent, Melinda says her listings sell faster and for more money. It all starts with the Home Staging process - that's what really gets the ball rolling. Every listing Melinda has taken since starting her home staging business in 2006, has SOLD! She only takes on houses that she knows she can sell. "Every listing is important to me and I personally create the right feeling that will bring the buyer." But after the house looks the best it can look, the next step is to ramp up the marketing plan to attract the largest pool of buyers to get a contract as soon as possible after listing your home.

So, whether you're just thinking of selling, are currently on the market and are having no luck getting your home sold, or would just like a fresh perspective on what you're thinking regarding selling, you're invited to give Melinda a call. She can also help you decide if you should or shouldn't make certain changes to your house before coming on the market. "So many sellers do the wrong things - had they only asked before hand. Sometimes what a seller thinks is important and what I think is important are two different things. I want the house to look the best it can without spending alot of money."

If you are looking for a different real estate experience, Melinda's insight into today's market has helped many sellers get on to the next phase of their lives - yes - even in this market. "I had some very challenging listings in 2008 that sold." She attributes her success to standing firm on her beliefs and being very direct with her sellers. "They don't always want to hear what I have to say - but I tell them what no one else will." She has a different way of thinking that's been called a "breath of fresh air" by many of her clients. She's someone you can feel comfortable with, communicate with and rely on. And she's always available to take your call and is ready and willing to help! She's very proud of her ability to go the extra mile to get her listings sold. She takes full responsibility for every listing - from beginning to end.

Call Melinda today for a FREE quick 30 minute evaluation of why she thinks your house didn't sell.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
ASP Realtor (Accredited Staging Professional), Heartland MLS, International Association of Home Staging Professionals, Kansas Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors (KCRAR), Marketing/PR Advisory Group, Realtor Resource Rally Chairman 2006; Co-Chair 2007, Workforce Housing Specialist, Johnson County Board of Realtors: Board of Directors, Education Committee, Equal Opportunity Committee, Marketing Division Director, Marketing/PR Advisory Group, Membership Committee, Program Committee, Public Relations Committee, Realtors Public Action Committee, Trade Show Task Force, Women's Council of Realtors Secretary 2006

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
American Business Women's Association, American Heart Association, Center For Spiritual Living, Children's Miracle Network, Country Club Christian Church, Dining Divas, Harvesters, Leawood Woman's Club - Membership Chair 2007, Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Investors Corporation, National Association of Remodeling Industry, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, Professional Women's Network, Rolling Woods Homes Association - President 2005-2007, Shepherd's Center of Shawnee Mission, The Central Exchange, Vision Metcalf, Women Helping Women, Women Vision International

Melinda was awarded 2008 recipient of KC Magazine's "FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agents" in Kansas City and was featured in the June 2008 issue. Only 5% of area Realtors receive this prestigious award that is designed to help consumers find real estate agents who are exceptional in both their ability and commitment to total client satisfaction. Awards are based on Customer Service, Integrity, Market Knowledge, Communication, Negotiation, Closing Preparation, Finding the Right Home and Marketing Homes.

Melinda was your tour guide on Fox 4's "What Will $180,000 Buy You in Kansas City?" with reporter, Rob Low.

Melinda offers home seller workshops throughout the city on a monthly basis. Please contact Melinda to schedule a presentation for your church group, ladies group, neighborhood group, etc. "Stage It to Sell It" is a 90 minute workshop, presented at Longview Community College in March and October.