Mary Welch-Broker, Owner

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I am looking for some self-motivated, trustworthy people who love working with other people. Must be able to deal with challenges on a sometimes daily basis. Come join the never dull life of a REALTOR! I am looking for agents to cover some key areas of Harper,Kingman,Sumner and Sedgwick County. Training involves real estate exams and on the job ...

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 ...

Good idea or bad idea? In my opinion it is a bad idea. If you are wanting to sell your property and it is market ready (I'll help you define that) then it is always a good time to sell. I will admit that summer is the busiest time for buying and selling, but I closed two transactions (sold two properties) last year on Christmas week. So having ...

Pending home sales are on a roll, up for the sixth straight month, according to the National Association of REALTORS. This is a pattern not seen in the history of the index since it began in 2001. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in July, increased 3.2% to 97.6 from a reading of 94.6 in June, and ...

My husband and I were recently informed of a new addition to the family by next March, I think I did the math right. Barry, Megan, Jonathan, Joshua and Zachary are expecting their world to change somewhat by a new addition to their family. Jonathan announced it will be a girl and her name will be "FERN". The only Fern I know is a great ...

During the Harper County Fair two weeks ago, lol, we had two wooden electric houses we were giving away after the parade. Harper County Fair time is also birthday week at my house with the grandkids so there is alot of commotion and goings on to say the least. We still had company when we had to go tear down our booth and also babysitting at the ...