For years the housing market has dominated headlines as countless Americans attempt to buy or sell their home. Whether it's shifting mortgage rates, shake-ups in housing inventory or pricing; the pressure is on for both buyers and sellers, especially for those living in Kansas City. Why? Well according to realtors, The City of Fountains is known for offering lower pricing compared to coastal cities, has a lower cost of living, and its centralized location makes Kansas City a desirable place to live. This is why realtors like Haley Epps with Compass Realty Group continue to be in high demand.
Haley Epps is among the most highly sought after real estate agents in the region. Named 'Five Star Professional and Top Agent’ from 2020-2022, and as a member of REALM, a global real estate membership of top luxury real estate professionals, Epps and her team have earned the trust of families across the metro. The KC native has been in the industry for nearly 30 years, but her real estate experience was fostered at a young age. Her grandparents were realtors, and Epps’ mother, Sandy Spalitto, worked in the commercial real estate industry for nearly 50 years. Eventually, Epps and her mother teamed up and opened their own brokerage, leading Epps to open her own company while being continuously recruited by top performing real estate companies in KC.
With vast knowledge under her belt, Epps is able to stand out from the crowd and is known for working with all types of clients from buyers, sellers, business owners, developers and contractors. It’s those relationships she credits for her and her team’s success.
“It's about having great relationships with other people throughout the community. We have great relationships with other brokers, and I’m able to market through a lot of agents across the country and market my listings that way, so it gives us another platform to sell, especially upper bracket listings,” explained Epps.
Epps says current trends indicate the market continues to favor sellers, and she has the following tips for families looking to sell this year.
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Price your home correctly
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Pay attention to your home’s staging and photography
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Have a strong marketing plan
For buyers, Epps recommends acting quickly as competition continues to be seen among prospective buyers.
“It’s still a seller's market. I recently did two deals on the ‘buying’ side with multiple offers, and on two of my listings, I had multiple offers,” said Haley Epps.
Finding the right realtor can also make a difference. The Epps team offers complimentary staging, photography assistance, access to the top comp analysis and information in the industry while ensuring their listings are featured on all social media platforms.
“We go to every inspection, and we go to, every closing. It’s never about leaving a sign in the yard and leaving it alone,” said Epps. “We do a lot of marketing, and we are with Compass which has the number one marketing platform out of any company across the United States, and that’s why they’re number one.”
For information on the Haley Epps team, visit https://haleyeppsteam.com/
