Melissa Schnieders, Wichita Kansas Real Estate

If you read my last post and are still interested in becoming an REO agent, here's how I got started.I was talking to an agent one day and he said that there was money to be made in doing BPOs.  I was brand new and really needed some money fast, so I asked him what was a BPO, how do I do one and ...

Based on the volume of private emails I've been receiving, answering this question here will save my fingers a lot of work!!  But, before I answer the burning question, let me give you some food for thought.Do you know ALL that is involved in being an REO Listing Agent?  Here's a sample of what w...

In Sedgick County, almost 70% of homes will see an increase in their property values.  The median increase is 6%, but I've heard from some clients of increases as much as 19%. The property valuation is used to determine how much taxes are paid to the city, school district and also the county. Not...

 Wonderful Open Floor Plan!!  Hardwood floors in Living Room, Dining Room & Kitchen!  Vaulted ceilings and many display shelves! Wood burning Fireplace!  4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms total. Daylight basement features oversized family room, exercise area, laundry area within storage room.  Located in G...

Three years ago as a newbie to BPOs and REOs, I saw a trend in the marketing of REO properties that I didn't like, so I decided to do something about it. As a starry eyed, seize-the-tiger-by-his-tale kind of agent, I just knew I could do a better job of marketing these properties than the current...

In Comparing the Wichita Area Market in January 2006 to January 2007:Total sales of existing and new residential homes rose 3%.  Total listings of existing homes were down 2.5%. Total available inventory of existing homes were down 7%.  Total available inventory of new homes rose 3% .    Existing...