Dogwood Properties KC

Dogwood Properties KC We are a Real Estate acquisition company in the greater Kansas City area. We are local KC residents that focus on buying properties off-market for cash.

We specialize in Single Family, Apartments, Portfolio Liquidation, and Commercial Properties. If you have questions, need help, want to buy, want to sell, or are just looking for advice we're here for you.

Suspicious that tenants are smoking in your property? Obviously, that can be a big problem. Consistent smoke inside your...
04/07/2021

Suspicious that tenants are smoking in your property?

Obviously, that can be a big problem. Consistent smoke inside your property will cause damage to the walls, carpet, furniture, and even some of the appliances. It’ll fog glass, leave residue on walls, and create a stubborn smell that’s difficult to get rid of.

We know… because we’ve worked with homeowners in Kansas City who’ve had just this problem.

Fortunately, all is not lost.

While smoke damage causes serious problems — and the longer it goes on, the worse it gets — there are solutions.

Here’s what we recommend…

Double-Check Your Lease Agreement — Check to see whether your lease agreement specifies that the tenant is not allowed to smoke in the property. If it does, then it’ll be a lot easier to move forward with reprimanding your tenants or working to evict them. But before you do that, just speak with them.

Talk With Your Tenants — The best thing you can do is have an honest conversation with your tenants. Tell them that it’s obvious they’re smoking in the home because of the smell. And if your lease agreement forbids it, then mention that as well. Try to get them to understand where you’re coming from and you might be able to settle this problem civilly.

Consider Eviction — If your tenants lie or disregard your demands, then it’s time to consider evicting them. You can either serve the eviction notice to them yourself or have someone else do it for you.

Get Rid of Smoke Damage — One way or another, to maintain the value of the home, you’ll need to get rid of the smoke damage. That probably means a new paint job, fresh flooring, and maybe even updated appliances.

Or Sell The Home As-Is — Maybe this all sounds like too much hassle and you’d rather just cut your losses and sell the home as-is for cash. At Dogwood Properties, we buy homes like yours as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. We’ll even help you deal with evicting the tenants! Give us a call at 816-849-6066 to learn more.

Is it time to bite the bullet and sell your rental property? From managing tenants to paying for repairs, owning a renta...
04/05/2021

Is it time to bite the bullet and sell your rental property?

From managing tenants to paying for repairs, owning a rental property can sometimes end up being more work than it’s worth (especially if your tenants aren’t respecting the property).

But selling the property is so final…

Is it really time to sell your rental property?

Well, we’ve worked in the Kansas City real estate market for quite a while.

Here are a few signs that it’s time to sell your rental property...

The Property is Fully Depreciated — Depreciation allows you to deduct improvement expenses on the home. But it’s not infinite. Once this is exhausted, it might be a good time to sell the house.

You Have Substantial Equity — More equity means more money in your pocket when you sell. You could then turn that cash into other better investments.

You Have Negative Cashflow — Losing money every month on your rental property is probably the single best reason to sell quickly. Rental homes should be making you money… not costing you money.

The House is Outdated Or in Disrepair — At some point, repairing or updating a rental property can become too expensive and time-consuming. If that’s the case, consider selling to a professional home buyer like us over at Dogwood Properties

By the way, at Dogwood Properties, we can purchase your rental property as-is for cash and close in just a couple of weeks. Give us a call at 816-849-6066 to learn more!

Interest rates for mortgages recently hit record lows again!The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage droppe...
04/05/2021

Interest rates for mortgages recently hit record lows again!

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped all the way to a measly 2.86%. And while there’s been a very slight uptick since then — to 3.09% — interest rates are still stifling low.

Of course, it’s hard to know how long that is going to last; the real estate market is constantly changing.

But one thing’s for sure: right now is a great time to buy a home.

Maybe you’ve thought about upgrading to a bigger home or downsizing to something simpler… now is the time to do it!

Only problem is… how do you sell your home quickly for a fair price?

At Dogwood Properties, we’ve worked with Kansas City’s sellers for a long time. Here’s what we recommend…

Selling The Traditional Way — When you sell your home the traditional way, it’ll take an average of 65 to 93 days to find a buyer and close the deal. Plus, you’ll need to repair, update, clean, and stage your home. This can take a lot of time, money, and patience. But it’s always an option.

Selling For-Sale-By-Owner — If you want to avoid paying a real estate agent up to 6% commission on the sale of your home, then you might list your property as FSBO. You can sometimes make a little more money this way, but you’ll still need to clean, update, and repair your home. It’s also important to note that the average time-on-market for FSBO homes is 68 days longer than realtor properties.

Selling to a Professional Home Buyer — At Dogwood Properties, we can purchase your home as-is for a fair cash price, and we can close in as little as two weeks (we’ll even pay all closing costs)! Give us a call at 816-849-6066 to learn more and get your no-obligation cash offer. :)

Can’t afford to stage your home for selling? Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and...
04/01/2021

Can’t afford to stage your home for selling?

Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property.

To be fair, staged homes DO sell better according to 83% of real estate agents.

But for someone who doesn’t have the money to stage their property, that could mean waiting 3 months or more to find a buyer.

Fortunately, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners in Kansas City who are in this position. And here’s what we recommend doing…

Do The Best With What You Have — Your first option (especially if you’re living in the home that you’re trying to sell) is just to do the best with the furniture and appliances that you already have. This isn’t such a bad option if your things are in good quality condition.

Clean Out The House Completely — Sometimes, leaving your furniture in the home to try and stage it can actually work against you… primarily when your furniture is in bad shape or doesn’t match the decor of the home. If you’re determined to sell on the MLS, then your next best bet is just to clean out the house completely.

Or Sell Your Home Quickly For Cash — If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of your making your home visually pleasing to picky buyers, then you might consider selling your home for cash to a professional homebuyer. At Dogwood Properties, we can make you a fair cash offer, purchase your home as-is, and close in as little as two weeks. Call us at 816-849-6066 to learn more!

Dealing with mice in a home that you’re trying to sell? Obviously, it’s really difficult to sell a home the traditional ...
04/01/2021

Dealing with mice in a home that you’re trying to sell?

Obviously, it’s really difficult to sell a home the traditional way — with a real estate agent through the MLS — if you have a rodent problem.

But that’s not the only problem. Mice, rats, and other rodents also cause property damage when they chew through wood, wiring, and drywall, further lowering the value of your home. Plus, whoever’s living in the home is at risk of being bit and catching serious diseases.

Bottom line? Rodents are a big problem if you’re trying to sell your house.

Fortunately, you’re not out of options. We’ve helped a lot of people in your situation to sell their home for a fair price.

Here’s what we recommend…

Try To Solve The Problem Yourself — The first thing we recommend doing is trying to solve the problem yourself. Get some mouse traps, eliminate entry points into your home, and clean your property. If your rodent problem is minor, then doing this for a few weeks might eliminate your problem.

Hire a Professional — If you’ve tried to deal with the rodent problem on your own with very little progress, then it’s probably time to hire a professional. The unfortunate fact is, DIY tactics simply won’t work on a property with a severe rodent infestation. You need to call in the big guns. This can cost anywhere from $100 to $900 and you’ll probably need to stay in a hotel for a few days.

Or Sell Your House As-Is For Cash — Maybe you just want to sell your house quickly and be done with it. If you don’t want to go through the process of getting rid of the rodents, then give us a call at 816-849-6066. We’ll make you an offer and we can purchase your home as-is for cash. We’ll even close in as little as two weeks and pay all closing costs. This is a lot faster and might be the solution that you’re looking for. ;)

Are you struggling to maintain your yard? While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfactio...
03/30/2021

Are you struggling to maintain your yard?

While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfaction to your life, it can also be frustrating if you don’t have the ability to maintain it like you wish you could.

And the bigger the yard, the bigger problem it becomes.

We get it.

We’ve worked with home-sellers in your exact position.

They want to have a big, beautiful yard, but they just don’t have the time or energy to maintain it.

From our experience, here are a few things that you might consider doing…

Hire a Landscaper — Your first option is to hire someone to help you care for your yard. This is an easy and relatively inexpensive option… but it can be tough to find someone who actually does a good job. Also, by doing this, you won’t get the joy of working on your yard yourself.

Replace Your Yard With Gravel or Wood Chips — Another option is to get rid of your yard and replace it with either gravel, wood chips, or even artificial grass. These require no maintenance, but they also are less beautiful than a natural yard. Artificial grass is also quite expensive.

Buy a Home With a Smaller Yard — Maybe the solution is just to downsize to a home with a smaller yard that you’re able to maintain. After all, if you no longer need such a big yard, why spend so much time worrying about it?

Sell Your Home to a Professional Home Buyer — If you do decide to sell your home and buy a new home with a smaller yard, we have an easy solution. We’ll purchase you home for cash, as-is, and we can even close in as little as two weeks. Just give us a call at 816-849-6066 to learn more!

Are your home’s appliances breaking down? Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll. And eventu...
03/30/2021

Are your home’s appliances breaking down?

Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll.

And eventually, even refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and heating elements need to be replaced.

Unfortunately, appliances aren’t cheap.

To replace all appliances in your home, you’d be looking at well over $10,000. Even just a few quickly adds up to $2,000 or $3,000.

So what should you do?

Well, we’ve worked with a lot of home sellers in your position, and here are a few recommendations…

Replace The Most Important Appliances First — Start by replacing the most important appliances, like refrigeration, oven, and washers and dryers, for example. Then, over time, you can move on to replacing AC, heating, and other less important appliances.

Fix What You Can — If the appliances are really old, then it’s likely that they’ll need to be replaced… but not necessarily. It’s worth hiring an expert to take a look. They’ll be able to tell you whether or not the appliance can be fixed… or if it needs to be replaced. Fixing is almost always cheaper than replacing.

Sell To a Professional Homebuyer — If things are breaking faster than you can afford to fix them, we’d understand if you just want to sell the home (especially if you have a lot of equity). At Dogwood Properties, we buy houses as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. If that interests you, give us a call at 816-849-6066 to learn more!

Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating.Unfortunately,...
03/25/2021

Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties?

We get it — it’s frustrating.

Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks.

So what should you do about it?

Well, at Dogwood Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get rid of criminally active tenants with an emergency eviction.

Because if criminal activity is happening inside your property, you need to get rid of them as quickly as possible.

That’s easier said than done, of course.

Here’s how you do it…

Work With The Police — Since there’s criminal activity involved, the first thing you should do is call the police and let them know what’s happening. Ask them any questions you might have about getting the tenant out of your property and see what they can do to help.

Serve The Tenant Their Eviction Notice — Eventually, you’ll want to serve the tenant their eviction notice. You can either do this yourself or have the county attorney serve it to your tenant.

Or Sell Your House As-Is For Cash — If this all sounds too daunting and complicated, then give us a call at 816-849-6066. We can make you a fair cash offer on your home, we’ll purchase it AS-IS. And most importantly, we’ll help you through the eviction process!

How much does it cost to sell your home? Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. You don’t want your pote...
03/25/2021

How much does it cost to sell your home?

Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. You don’t want your potential profit to drown in repairs, upgrades, staging, closing costs, and agent commissions.

Unfortunately, it happens quickly.

Before you know it, everyone and their dog is making money off the sale of your home.

So how much is it REALLY to sell your home the traditional way?

Let’s talk about that.

Agent Commission — You should expect to give 5% to 6% of your home sale’s price to real estate agents. On a $200,000 home, that’s $12,000.

Closing Costs — Closing costs are traditionally split between the buyer and seller. So you should budget to pay about 3% of your home’s sale price. On a $200,000 home, that’s $6,000.

Repairs — Don’t forget to make repairs on your home before listing it on the MLS. Traditional home sales take an average of 90 days to conclude. And trying to sell a home that’s in disrepair will only lengthen that amount of time.

Upgrades — Today’s buyers have high expectations. They don’t just want your home to be clean, functional, and staged. They also want your home to be up-to-date. Trying to sell a home that’s out-of-date will likely increase how long it takes to sell your home and decrease how much you sell for.

Or You Could Do THIS — If that all sounds like too much time and money to spend getting your house ready to sell, then you might consider selling to a professional home buyer like ourselves. At Dogwood Properties, we buy homes as-is for cash, we’ll pay closing costs, and we can close in as little as two weeks. If you want to learn more, give us a call at 816-849-6066!

Thinking of selling your home but don’t want to deal with the hassle of cleaning, repairing, upgrading, and finding a bu...
03/23/2021

Thinking of selling your home but don’t want to deal with the hassle of cleaning, repairing, upgrading, and finding a buyer?

At Dogwood Properties, we can buy your home as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks.

In fact, we’ve helped lots of other people in Kansas City sell their homes fast for cash.

And we can help you, too! Give us a call at 816-849-6066 to get your fair cash offer!

But… you might be wondering what makes us different from other professional homebuyers?

Why should you trust US with the sale of your home?

Here are a few things we believe set us apart from the rest :)

We Care About Our Sellers — We really do. A lot of agents and buyers will tell you the same thing, but we believe that actions speak louder than words… and so we will always treat you with respect, listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and be transparent about our selling process.

We’re Involved In The Community — Your first interaction will probably be with us on the phone, because that’s the easiest way to contact us. But later in the week, you might find us hanging out at the local coffee shop, volunteering at a charity, or going for a stroll around the block. We live here… and because of that, we have a better understanding of the community and real estate market.

We’re Not New — You might get calls or mailers from buyers who talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. We’ve been around the block. We’ve worked with a lot of different sellers in Kansas City, we understand your concerns and your challenges, and we know how to sell your home quickly for cash. We’re not some new real estate investor… we’re experienced and we’re committed.

Are you struggling through the probate process? Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it need...
03/15/2021

Are you struggling through the probate process?

Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it needs to be.

But at Dogwood Properties, we’ve helped homeowners in almost every situation (including probate) to navigate challenges and sell their home.

So we thought we’d share some information with you about the probate process so that you know what to expect.

Here’s how it works…

File To Start Probate — First, you’ll need to submit a petition to the court to get the probate process started. You’ll need to file a valid and notarized will in addition to your application which indicates that you’re the legal executor of the estate. The court will then schedule a hearing to approve your petition. If approved, the court will open the probate case.

Provide Notice — As required by most courts, you’ll need to mail a notice that the estate is in probate to all creditors, beneficiaries, and heirs. You might even need to publish a notice in the newspaper, depending on your state.

Determine Assets & Pay Debt — You’ll also need to compile all of the estate’s assets and determine their value. Then you’ll need to analyze and pay debt.

Distribute Remaining Assets — Finally, after paying debts, you can distribute remaining assets to the appropriate beneficiaries.

Hire An Attorney — If this all sounds like too much, then you might consider hiring an attorney to help you through the process.

And once you’ve finished the probate process, if you want to sell your home quickly for cash, give us a call at 816-849-6066 and we’ll make you a fair offer. We can buy as-is and even close in as little as two weeks!

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