Mary Welch-Broker, Owner

When a person decides that they are ready to buy or sell property, especially with selling, you have to ready yourself by making an emotional decision. First you have to determine if you can really walk away from your home. Typically what helps you do this is the fact that job or family is impelling you to make that decision. But as a buyer, how ...

This article is unpublished at this posting and the writer, David Slaughter II, writes for the Harper County Herald and he gave me permission to post this recent article he wrote. I have enjoyed being neighbors with the Konkels on 160 for years and enjoyed this so wanted to share it here.      Of all the businesses along ...

So, just received another report/study that was done on home buyers, and the results are in. 78% of people who use the internet to look for homes, say the top 3 things they look for in their search for their next home are. 1. Virtual tours 2. Pictures 3. Property description Next, 6.1 million people use www.realtor.com each month to search for ...

Yes, "they" did a report and the score was terrible. They asked the question, "would you use the same real estate agent again?" Only 22% of buyers were happy with their agent. Bad percentage. But I certainly understand it, as an agent myself, I am only happy with about 50% of agents. Why? Agents don't return phone calls!! I ...

Sunday, on March 11th, Interfaith Housing will have their new Harper house open to the public. Please stop by and see this great home. Staff will be present to explain the program options available to purchase this great family home! Located at the corner of Washington and 11th in Harper, Ks. Open house hours are from 1:00 to 2:30 this coming ...

If you haven't been to this place for lunch yet, you need to. This isn't one of those quick meal places where you jump in, swallow and bolt. This is an experience! I went a few weeks back with Sonya and a client/friend and we sat and sat and sat. The food is great and it has so much atmosphere, you forget where you are. I really felt I had ...

Thinking outside of the box has to do with being creative, finding new solutions when the old ones won't work or are worn out. Coming up with new ideas. This is good and refreshing. However, there is a big difference between thinking outside of the box, being creative vs common sense practices. Because even with out of the box thinking, there ...

People commonly think that all they have to do to get their house ready for the market is to call a real estate agency. That is a wise choice, but there is alot more to do. In a seller's market, it is important to have your house in top shape to get the best price, but in a buyer's market, it is imperative. As real estate agents, we ...

   Have you noticed, that the more you hurry, the slower you go? The more you wait, the longer it takes? The more you worry, the less you dream? But the more you live, love, and laugh, the more you live, love, and laugh. Weird? Just some thoughts for a continually rainy day. Mary Welch-Broker,Owner Preferred Choice Realty Harper, ...

We are in the Do It Yourself age. I will admit, I will do as much as I can myself as I hate to ask my already overburdened husband for help sometimes. We did do two flips last year and I realize where my ability ends and his takes over. I am not afraid to let someone else do some things for me. Case in point: Changing oil in the vehicle. I know it ...