Marti Shuey's (mlsproteam) Blog

I would consider myself to be a full time real estate agent here in Olathe, Ks for two main reasons: 1.  Even though I don't punch a clock, I am sure that I work at least, if not more than 40 hours per week.2.  This is it for me.  I don't have any part time jobs (other than being a wonderful wife...

I recently read a very interesting article by Lew Sichelman called Group Targets Single Moms And in the article it said, "According to a 2001 survey of consumer finances by the Federal Reserve Board, just 45 percent of all single moms own the roofs over their heads compared to 69 percent of all u...

My only daughter, Hannah graduated from high school this past week.  Oh, how quickly they grow up!  As we were celebrating this weekend I couldn't help but think about all of the things that the future holds for her.  There will be her first day at college...then her first serious relationship......

Do you want to live in the country?  Do you want a pond?  Do you want 9.9 acres?  Well I've got the home for you!  (I missed my calling as an infomercial saleswoman!)Home had 5 bedrooms3 Baths, one with a Jacuzzi TubReal log cabinLots of outbuildingsMany perennialsOnly one set of ownersPrice has ...

I have to recognize that as a female real estate agent in Olathe, KS who deals primarily in residential real estate, I may not be a great fit for a real estate investor who is strictly business.  I love to have fun with my clients.  I love to joke and take a lot of time to show homes.  It just se...

How many times have we heard that!?  I bet if you were to look at all of the "successful" agents across the country, the thing they are the best at is following up!  For me, sometimes this can be a difficult thing.  I want the prospect to call me... is that so much to ask! (She says playfully)In ...

So... I'm sure that we have all had listings that we just "knew" were going to sell right away.  You would think after 9 years in the business and being an experienced real estate agent in the Kansas City area, I would know better!I have some sellers who are also buyers and are very conserative f...

I have been a real estate agent in Olathe, KS for over nine years and one thing I've learned is, you have to take time for yourself.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my clients, but sometimes I have to treat my business like a business and keep normal hours of operation.  When I first got started in r...

I have been working with a buyer for over a year in Olathe, Overland Park and across the state line in Kansas City, MO!  This poor woman!  Some people just have all the bad luck.  Not only was she recovering from a divorce, but right when we started looking for homes, she got laid off.  I continu...

According to an article in the Canadian Financial Post, Canadian Condo Builders are marketing their new building projects more towards women.  The article goes on to say that never married women make up 30% of home sales.  Also, over 45% of divorced women own their own homes and a surprising 64% ...