Category Archives: Olathe

Isn’t This Interesting?

At our office listings are down a little bit but sales are way up. What does that mean? This market has been a little confusing. But generally, here in Kansas City, the real estate market is still moving right along for those that price their homes properly.

That is especially true of the Olathe market. Heck, I’m listing a home in Olathe on Friday and a careful study of that neighborhood shows there is only a 60 day supply. That’s a lot different than what you are seeing on the cable news programs.

Remember, you live in the Kansas City area. They don’t report your news. That’s not conspiracy theory. Just facts.

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Free Concerts In Olathe, Kansas – A Great Evening For The Whole Family

One of the things about being a busy real estate agent based out of Olathe, Kansas is the crazy hours. There are a lot of times when I want to do something fun with the family but need to provide service to my clients instead.

But not last night. At 7:00 pm the Olathe Concert Series brought to our city Mark Selby along with opening act Fast Johnny Ricker. (Fast Johnny pictured right.) So Marie and I packed up the four kids +1 and headed over to Olathe’s Frontier Park. Now, I’ve written about the Olathe Concert Series before. And we’ve had fun there.

But last night was another level.

Before yesterday I had no idea who either of these guys were. I had heard of John Ricker. But never heard anything by him. I had never heard of Mark Selby. But as it turns out, these two dudes rock and can bend some strings and sing. For fun, you should check out their websites and listen to a few tunes.

So consider this post a plug to get out and listen to live music here in Olathe, Kansas. Jeez. They bring it to our front door. Cover bands. Singer/songwriters. Established bands. New bands. The works. It’s a good time and it’s FREE.

Two of my kids had fun.


Pictured is the actual shirt I bought along with the Mark Selby cd titled “and the horse he rode in on”.

Now, the license plate shirt is the one I bought. Though I should have gotten the Big Joe Turner shirt, as well. There is another great blues guy. And you KNOW he’s from Kansas City.

So citizens of Olathe and Kansas City, get out and have a good time. Now I’m fully aware that a man cannot live only on real estate, blues and bbq…but I’m doing the best I can.


Pictured left is Mark Selby.

Some of his song writing credits include;

Blue on Black made a hit by Kenny Wayne Shepherd
There’s Your Trouble made a hit by The Dixie Chicks

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Things To Do In Olathe, Kansas

If you are looking for things to do tonight in Olathe, Kansas don’t forget about the free concert series. My family and I will be out at Olathe’s Frontier Park to see Mark Selby play. Looks like he has impressive credentials.

Though I’ve never heard his music it’s a beautiful day here in Olathe and I love to hear non-top 20 music. In fact, I get sick of the radio!!!

If you see me there, introduce yourself…

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Preparing Your Home For Sale In Olathe, Kansas

I have two schools of thought when it comes to preparing your home for sale here in Olathe, Kansas.

1. Price it for it’s current condition.
or
2. Take it up to tip-top shape.

I’m always amazed at the Sellers who want to get top dollar in a short amount of time for homes that are not in tip-top shape. Yes, I know the house down the street sold for $245,000 in 28 days. But did you see it?

It was gorgeous. New paint inside and out. Newer carpet that was super clean. Updated lighting fixtures, landscaped exterior and a roof with 20 years of life left.

And here you sit with a furnace that needs weekly service, dings in the walls and about 7 areas of wood rot on the outside and you want the same price? Well, then get the home up to the standard of that home condition wise and the price should follow.

Try and short cut this at your own risk. With the swollen inventory of homes out there Buyers will go in about 8-10 the same day they see yours. How does yours stack up? If it doesn’t stack up in condition it better have a price that “wow’s” them.

A little tip to help you get your Home For Sale sign changed to a Sold sign. Just my $0.02 for the day.

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