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Residential Sellers

Ever watch a house in your neighborhood sell in a weekend and then another one take four months? The right agent makes all the difference.

If you're looking to sell, Gerken & Associates is the team to interview! We'll come out to your property and based upon its condition and that of the market, compare it to historical sales data of property that's been sold in your area.

Once we've helped you determine a price, we'll offer you suggestions on presenting your property to the current market.

In choosing us to be your agent, we'll submit your property to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and get busy marketing it right away.

We'll begin talking to as many area sales agents as we can about your property so that their buyers are aware of your listing. That way instead of having just one agent working for you, you'll soon have hundreds!

Gerken & Associates offers aggressive marketing plans with our listing agreements. Our trained sales and marketing staff design and distribute print advertising, handle website promotion and send targeted mail out to buyers in newspapers, trade magazines and public relations. In doing so, we'll bring forth a larger supply of buyers to hold pricing power and sell your property quickly.

We have a local reputation as cooperative and enthusiastic sales agents and take clear instructions on showing policies for your home.

Through effective use of the latest technologies, we'll keep you informed on your property throughout the viewing process.

Gerken & Associates has negotiated thousands of favorable terms and conditions for sellers. After 30 years in the business, we've become like old guard dogs at this. We'll make sure all the i's are dotted and t's crossed when it comes to closing.

Please contact us today if you're in the market to sell or are considering it. We'd love to check out your property and see how we can assist you.

For further information on how we sell homes, please check out the services we offer For Sale By Owners by scrolling down below. 

Residential Buyers

Over 90 percent of home buyers use an agent. Why? Because the process of searching for the right home, contract negotiation, financing, and closing can be complex and stressful - especially the first time around! Things have dramatically changed in the real estate industry over the last ten years. The housing industry is HOT! Home buyers who haven't made a purchase in a while, will find they benefit from working with an experienced agent.

As one of the biggest purchases of your life, home buying can be very intense. Choosing the right salesperson is the first step. You don't want to be sold a house - you want someone to guide you through the process of buying a home.   

At Gerken & Associates, you'll have an agent that has your interests at heart. We'll help you determine the location, price range, style and size that best suit your needs. 

We preview many of the homes available for sale in the Branson community. You won't find us fumbling for the light switch!

We stay current with the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and know the Branson Tri-Lakes area in vivid detail. Based upon your criteria, we'll save you time from viewing properties that don't match your needs. 

And we don't give up searching until your happy!  

Through loan qualification, inspections, final walk-through, and the closing, you can count on us being by your side. We'll explain numerous forms and agreements, all while tracking and recording the entire process. 

If you're in the market to buy a home, or even just thinking about it, please call on our licensed agents to serve you.

For Sale By Owners

Selling property quickly takes more than placing an ad in the paper, a sign in the yard and holding open houses. In fact, only 13% of nationally sold homes are done by For Sale By Owners. 

If you're ready to give a real estate agent a shot at selling your home, you've looked into the right team. Gerken & Associates can manage all your tasks and assist you in saving time and hassle.

We can provide maximum exposure to the greatest number of qualified buyers and get your property sold quickly. In fact, by working to get the best possible price for your home, you'll make money hiring us.

There are many ways in which Gerken & Associates can help you. First of all, we put up our own finances to market and advertise your home. Trained agents backed by superior marketing support, will design and distribute advertising and targeted mail to buyers in newspapers, trade magazines and public relations. 

Professionally designed yard signs are immediately placed on and around your property. And we keep an eye on them too!  It's a rare day to see a Gerken & Associates yard sign lying in the ditch.

Once listed, your home will be immediately placed on GerkenandAssociates.com and Realtor.com. These websites receive thousands of hits a day from buyers wanting to stay current with the latest listings.

We also offer the latest trends in online home viewing. We'll come out to your property with camera in hand and create a pictorial tour of your home. Your home will then be available 24 hours a day to preview. Even people in Japan can virtually walk through! 

Our agents have trained experience in handling negotiations, counterproposals, contracts, estimating closing costs and net proceeds.

Many of the local lenders, surveyors, appraisers, inspectors and other professionals working in this industry are our friends. You won't have to take a day off work to meet them. That's our job. We'll stick by your side and monitor your transaction all the way through closing day.    

When you list with Gerken & Associates, the whole team represents you. Not just one agent.

Commercial Investors

Ready to sell or invest? For years, Gerken & Associates has provided commercial real estate brokerage to the booming Branson community. 

Our agents monitor new listings, what markets are experiencing growth and the latest in demographic and real estate trends. We can help your company determine and allocate real estate costs, all while maintaining detailed reports to keep you informed on the process.

Through guidance and insight to the local market, we provide instant access to opportunities in commercial land, office space, industrial, theaters, residential development and retail space.

We have a successful track record of connecting property owners to investors and tenants through real estate transactions, lease negotiations, market research, site evaluation and selection.

Together, we'll help you find the property that meets your investment objectives.

Marketing Services

When a real estate agency places an advertisement for your property, who creates the ad? Ever wonder who did their company's logo, business card or website?

Witness the strength of quality customer service teamed with marketing expertise. At Gerken & Associates, we have an in-house marketing department with design and production experience that makes our stuff look cool.

Marketing is an investment, not just a necessary expense. Sales agents are given tailored marketing support and assistance to stimulate attention and draw interest to your property. Each property's marketing and advertising activities are tracked and recorded.

Our marketing team has educated skills and experience in award-winning advertising collateral, public relations and event coordination. Whether it's a residential listing presentation or a complete overhaul to your corporate look, you'll find us to be a fun and creative team to work with.

Property Management

Ready to retire from the duties of managing your property?  Do you own investment property in Missouri, but live out of state?  From office buildings to shopping centers, Gerken & Associates has been offering successful property management to clients for years.

Our experienced team of professionals can handle all areas of commercial property marketing, leasing and sales. We'll eliminate hours taken from your week by managing the building and processing maintenance regularly. We use only our approved list of qualified service providers for repairs and maintenance.

All our property managers are experienced agents who practice hands-on real estate management. Complete inspections of the building, its systems and outside areas are performed regularly.

We manage property as if were our own. That rule has always worked well for us. Tenants frequently speak highly of the attention and service we give to them and their accommodations. So do the property owners.

Auctioneering Services

A real estate auction allows a seller to choose the date and exact manner in which to sell. More and more heirs and investors consider the auction process to be their efficient sales choice.

Gerken & Associates has conducted numerous successful auctions. We're capable of representing sellers from a variety of real estate; including single and multi-family residential properties, office buildings, shopping centers, marinas, hotels and land.

We can conduct auctions on all kinds of personal property too; including commercial and industrial machinery, food service equipment, automobiles, household furnishings, antiques and collectibles.

Our Auctioning staff is informed with associated laws and are aware of potential pitfalls to avoid. Trained agents are skilled in applicable promotions and will design and distribute print advertising, website promotion and targeted mail to buyers in newspapers, trade magazines and public relations to bring them out and get it sold.