Charlie Gerken's Blog

Last night was the annual Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors Affiliates Night. Local affiliates demonstrated their services by having a trade show consisting of over 30 booths. Realtors were invited to drop their business cards off for prize give-aways and most of the agents in our office received fanta...

Gerken & Associates Realtors currently has a luxurious Branson Landing condo and two nightly-rental condos managed by Hilton for sale. The private condo features imported European carpet, granite countertops, Jacuzzi tubs, double drawer dishwasher, large walk-in closets, marble hearth, a built-in...

I'm selling my childhood home! I use to live in Branson North, one of Branson, Missouri's most sought after subdivisions. My dad built our home in 1976 and my family lived there for 16 years. My dad, the designated Broker for Gerken & Associates Realtors, sold our home in 1992. The house has sinc...

Five days ago, I mentioned the warning posted on our MLS regarding the criminal alert Branson Realtors received about a guy wanted for robbing real estate agents. Well apparently police caught him in Granby, Texas. When arrested, he was with a female Granbury Realtor. The man allegedly charged wa...

The Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors Legislative Committee has chosen to support Ron Huff for Branson Alderman Ward II and Eric Farris Branson Alderman Ward I. All alderman candidates running were given time to address Branson and Taney County real estate issues. Both the candidates selected by the Le...

This house has been completely remodeled and features both hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout. Gorgeous built-in cabinets, updated appliances, fireplace, bay window, pretty paint colors and new fixtures. Home sits on large flat lot with a wood privacy fence and an additional detached gar...

Missouri Senator Jack Goodman helped pass legislation that allows a homeowner to protect themselves more freely against intruders. Previous law stated that if a forcible felony intruder enters your home and you shoot them, you could be held liable. Not anymore. Since the bill passed, you can shoo...

Mountain Country Homes of Hope, along with local Branson volunteers, Rotarians and the United States Marines Corps stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, will construct the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club sponsored house in a five-day blitz build beginning Sunday, March 11th. The home will be built for a s...

As a certified e-PRO real estate agent, the Branson Tri-Lakes Chamber invited me to speak to the 2007 Chamber Leadership class today at Citizens Union Bank. My presentation was entitled, "Internet Marketing: Online or the Breadline". Topics ranged form basic Internet vocabulary to an extensive re...

Outside corner, walk-out, level unit with gorgeous panoramic view of Lake Taneycomo, Ozark Mountains and poolside. Bright and airy condo has been freshly remodeled, with lots of upgrades and extras that make it show like new! Area is a quiet, peaceful 55 and older adult community with great ameni...