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Guest blogger Sara Noble: Fabric Finds

[vc_row][vc_column][vcex_heading text=”Guest blogger Sara Noble: Fabric finds” tag=”h2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]From Sara:  Fabric is one of those things that can quickly transform a room from drab to fab in no time.  High-end designs are easily accessible to the general public and reupholstering a piece with good bones makes all the sense in the world.On my recent NYC trip I had the chance to hit many showrooms and see large samples of the best fabrics.  These fabrics are often my jumping off point for a project.  You can find a paint color to match anything but finding the perfect mix of colors or pattern in a fabric is more difficult to do.

In case you missed it, we have partnered with Sara Noble and the Noble Designs team!  Sara will be guest blogging for us each month on things like up-to-date design trends, decor and more.  We’re excited to pair up with one of the best designers in town!  Sara has been designing for lucky Kansas Citians for over 16 years and has grown her company to include a team of five designers plus additional staff.

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Fabric is versatile

From changing the look of a piece of your favorite chair, sewing pillows to creating statement wall pieces, there’s no limit to the way you can use fabric in the world of interior design.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1327″][vc_column_text]

Fabric Drapes

Drapes are my probably my favorite application.  It’s hard to beat good, well-made panel drapes.  They are classic and dramatic, while framing the view and warming the space.  For a more subtle use (and definitely more cost effective) you can make a pillow.  Using one fabric to tie in all the colors of a space is great way to create a cohesive look.

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Fabric Walls

For those that are really daring, cover your walls in it!  It’s hard to use too much.  What’s great about working with a decorator or designer is they can sample and preview the fabrics.  Therefore, you can play with options before committing to putting the room together.  It’s the whole “try before you buy” scenario, and it’s wonderful![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

If you need a fabric refresh, feel free to give us a call.

Be sure to bookmark our blog and check back often as Sara will be contributing content each month and give us tips and trends on all things decor and design!  Like what you see?  Follow Noble Designs on Instagram at @nobledesigns!  Look for the crown!
Looking to build or buy a new home that is the canvas for all of your fabric inspirations?  Give us a call today! You can reach the Cami Jones Collaborative at 913.402.2550. Want to come see us? Our office is conveniently located at 5000 W. 135th St. Leawood, KS 66224.  You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We’re even on LinkedIn, as Cami Jones Collaborative, ReeceNichols.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]From Sara:  Fabric is one of those things that can quickly transform a room from drab to fab in no time.  High-end designs are easily accessible to the general public and reupholstering a piece with good bones makes all the sense in the world.On my recent NYC trip I had the chance to hit many showrooms and see large samples of the best fabrics.  These fabrics are often my jumping off point for a project.  You can find a paint color to match anything but finding the perfect mix of colors or pattern in a fabric is more difficult to do.

In case you missed it, we have partnered with Sara Noble and the Noble Designs team!  Sara will be guest blogging for us each month on things like up-to-date design trends, decor and more.  We’re excited to pair up with one of the best designers in town!  Sara has been designing for lucky Kansas Citians for over 16 years and has grown her company to include a team of five designers plus additional staff.

Fabric is versatile

From changing the look of a piece of your favorite chair, sewing pillows to creating statement wall pieces, there’s no limit to the way you can use fabric in the world of interior design. 

Fabric Drapes

Drapes are my probably my favorite application.  It’s hard to beat good, well-made panel drapes.  They are classic and dramatic, while framing the view and warming the space.  For a more subtle use (and definitely more cost effective) you can make a pillow.  Using one fabric to tie in all the colors of a space is great way to create a cohesive look.

Fabric Walls

For those that are really daring, cover your walls in it!  It’s hard to use too much.  What’s great about working with a decorator or designer is they can sample and preview the fabrics.  Therefore, you can play with options before committing to putting the room together.  It’s the whole “try before you buy” scenario, and it’s wonderful!
If you need a fabric refresh, feel free to give us a call.
Be sure to bookmark our blog and check back often as Sara will be contributing content each month and give us tips and trends on all things decor and design!  Like what you see?  Follow Noble Designs on Instagram at @nobledesigns!  Look for the crown!
Looking to build or buy a new home that is the canvas for all of your fabric inspirations?  Give us a call today! You can reach the Cami Jones Collaborative team at 913.402.2550. Want to come see us? Our office is conveniently located at 5000 W. 135th St. Leawood, KS 66224.  You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We’re even on LinkedIn, as Cami Jones Collaborative, ReeceNichols.

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New Listings and Open Houses- Sun, Apr 22

It’s spring (at least according to the calendar!) and we’ve got listings and open houses for you!  Take a peek and if anything sparks your interest, please contact us!  If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’re happy to hunt high and low on your behalf until we find it!For those of you putting your property on the market, you can be assured that the Cami Jones Collaborative team will go above and beyond to sell your home.  The reason we consistently move more real estate in Kansas City than other teams is because we know marketing and we intimately understand this market.There’s much more to marketing a home than simply inputting the info into MLS, watching and waiting.  Our team has decades of combined experience and multiple tools at our disposal to market your home.

Traditional Offline Marketing Support

Offline (traditional) marketing support can encompass anything from hosting Open Houses to regular communication with other agents.  Sometimes, we are able to feature our listings on Tuesday agent tours, which ups the exposure to the agent community.  We offer professionally prepared marketing materials to highlight your home and showcase its features to potential buyers.  This includes best-in-class photography and staging opportunities.  You have the wonderful property…it’s up to us to highlight it and sell it for you!

Online and Social Marketing Support

We are committed to helping our clients achieve maximum exposure for their listing.  This includes maintaining active social media accounts.  We regularly post and promote our listings on our social media channels.  You can  like us on Facebook , follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  We’re even on LinkedIn, as Cami Jones Collaborative, ReeceNichols.  We have an established network of colleagues who look for and anticipate our listings and are ready to share our content.  This sort of “viral marketing” often leads to offers early in the process!

Here are four of our featured listings; feel free to take a look!

Mission Creek Estates

Listing #2099784
Stunning Todd Hill Home on hard to find treed 1.3 acre estate lot in Mission Creek Estates (180th Terrace and Mission Road)! Inviting front porch welcomes you into this home bursting with extras. Gorgeous mill work, craftsman-style trim, built-ins galore, newly refinished hardwoods throughout entire main floor which includes dining room, study, sun room, office, & living room. Gourmet chefs kitchen boasts built in Frigidaire, double ovens, retractable wall mount pot filler, walk-in & butler’s pantry. Oversized master bedroom & closet with built-in dresser & vanity. Luxurious master en suite…+ SO MUCH MORE!

Mills Farm

Listing #2098518
Gorgeous 2 Story in Mills Farm! This home is loaded with upgrades and boasts an amazing amount of space with over 6000 sq. ft finished. This home is great for entertaining! Large living room with beautiful stone fireplace. Coastal-inspired kitchen with large eat-in area. First floor office, huge mudroom and pantry. 3-car oversized garage with epoxy floors. Don’t miss the spacious master bedroom & bathroom with his & her vanities. All secondary bedrooms are generous sized with great sized closets.  Open House:  Sunday, Apr 22, 2018 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wilshire Farms

Listing #2092259
WILSHIRE FARMS PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL! $125k in upgrades/updates! You’ll find this meticulously maintained one-owner home tucked away on an interior subdivision street. Amazing outdoor entertaining space including screened in lanai, separate grilling deck & brick patio/fire pit off the finished WALKOUT lower level. Great floor plan – huge kitchen/hearth area (seller paid extra to expand) with gorgeous split staircase. Main level office. Wet bar, 1/2 bath (stubbed for shower), media and billiards room in LL plus plenty of storage.

Wyngate

Listing #2098669
Stunning home in the sought after Wyngate subdivision. This open floor plan features soaring ceilings and kitchen boasts island with granite tops, 2 ovens, walk-in pantry & beautiful hardwood floors. Large master suite with huge walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms are generous in size with walk-in closets and baths. Finished lower level has a huge family room, 9ft ceilings, fireplace, built ins & walk behind wet bar. Plantation shutters. Covered screened in deck, stamped patio w/ fire pit.
Open House:  Sunday, Apr 22, 2018 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Give us a call today!  You can reach the Cami Jones Collaborative team at 913.402.2550.  Want to come see us?  Our new office is conveniently located at 5000 W. 135th St. Leawood, KS 66224.

Low inventory levels- Cami’s team can help sellers & buyers!

The lack of available real estate inventory results in a “seller’s market,” posing a challenge for buyers.  It can be a good thing, depending on what side of the transaction you find yourself!  The Kansas City real estate market has been very hot, often resulting in multiple offers on Day 1.  Many sellers find themselves receiving OVER asking price with no contingencies attached. A hot market is typically good news for home sellers: inventory is low, and competition is high.

This process can be sped up even MORE if your house has some or all of the following:

  • Custom/upgraded finishes
  • Priced right, under the guidance of a real estate expert
  • Desirable school district
  • Finished lower level
  • Fresh, clean paint and floor coverings
  • Desirable neighborhood with nearby amenities
  • Location near schools, highway access, shopping, restaurants

On the flip side, buyers will be up against a lot of other people vying for the same piece of property, and up against a short supply of existing homes.  Also, first-time buyers in high demand areas may find that their best offer is beaten out by cash buyers and investors.  Use an experienced real estate agent (like any one of us on the Cami Jones Collaborative Team!) to help you get a handle on the market and look over what’s available.  You will need to decide where you can or can’t (or aren’t willing to) compromise.  Remember, finishes and appliances and paint colors are easy to change, location isn’t.  (Read our previous post on HOT neighborhoods in south Johnson County!)As a buyer, you’ll want to get your financing lined up so you don’t waste any time in a hot market.  Once you find the house…be ready to pull the trigger with your offer! And be ready to offer without contingencies.  In a hot market, sellers will likely take the cleanest offer:  the one with no contingencies, the one with the most money down and the one offering the quickest (or most preferable) closing date.

How Our Team Helps Buyers:

New Buyer Consultation

We want to meet with you! Contact a Cami Jones Collaborative agent to schedule a new buyer consultation. We’ll sit down and discuss your wants, needs, and timeline.

Determine How Much House You Can Afford

During your consultation, we’ll put you in touch with our trusted loan officers for a free pre-approval. Knowing you’re pre-approved not only helps you narrow your search but shows sellers you’re a motivated buyer.

Set Up a Home Match Account

This is an exclusive tool that Cami Jones Collaborative offers you through our partnership with ReeceNichols. With the help of your Cami Jones Collaborative. agent (or on your own), set up a custom Home Match account to begin researching available homes in your desired community.

Preview Homes and Tour Different Areas

Now it’s time to see your choices up close, and start to gauge the market. Your agent can quickly set up showings of homes you’re interested in. And since we are partners with ReeceNichols, you’ll have the chance to view hundreds of open houses in just a few days at their special Open House Celebration weekend each month.

Make and Negotiate an Offer

Once you’ve found THE one, your Cami Jones Collaborative agent will prepare the offer to purchase and review all the details. No stone will go unturned to make sure everything is on the up-and-up.  After the contract is submitted, your agent will use her expertise to negotiate the purchase of the home with your best interests in mind, while continuing to communicate with you every step of the way.

Finalize the Contract and Mortgage Paperwork

Now that the seller has agreed to all of the terms, the paperwork, inspections, appraisals, and mortgage will be finalized. Begin packing and planning for your big move!

Closing Day & Move In!

Pop the champagne, the big day has come. Your agent will be by your side on closing day as you sign the paperwork to purchase your new home. Celebrate accordingly!!  YourCami Jones Collaborative team is never finished. While your home purchase is complete, we will continue to be a resource for any and all home-related questions.Above all, be flexible and be patient!  Your dream house awaits, it’s just a matter of time.  Good luck!  Contact us today and let us help you sell and find your next home!*image from ReeceNichols; based on Heartland MLS Statistics

Welcome to Cami Jones Collaborative!

As a principal of Jones-Plattner & Associates, Cami Jones has been instrumental in creating a $100 million-plus powerhouse comprised of the area’s top-producing real estate professionals.  The team was one of ReeceNichols’s most successful.  Fast forward to today:  Cami has created a new boutique real estate experience for Kansas City.  Cami Jones Collaborative promises a flexible and dedicated team working together to ensure that every property garners the attention it deserves.Through innovative marketing strategies, professional photography, first class staging services, and fearless negotiation skills, we handle every step of the transaction, working quickly and efficiently until your goals are met.You’ll recognize familiar faces on our team; we bring decades of real estate experience to the table and are anxious to help you with your purchase or sale.  We have an intimate understanding of the housing market and will be with you every step of the way!

Our team:

Cami Jones:

As a principal of Jones-Plattner & Associates, Cami Jones has been instrumental in creating a $100 million-plus powerhouse comprised of the area’s top-producing real estate professionals. Cami is please to bring youCami Jones Collaborative, ReeceNichols.  You’ll find:A Boutique ExperienceA small team focus means a one-on-one relationship with Cami and her entire team throughout the transaction. You’ll have six of the city’s top-producing power-players taking care of you from beginning to end.Concierge ServiceCami offers more in-depth services than the average agent. She sets up every detail your transaction requires to deliver a bespoke, full-service experience that is quick and efficient, minimally stressful, unbelievably fun, and achieves stellar results.Kansas City PrideCami Jones’ deep Kansas roots allow you to work closely with someone who is woven into the fabric of the community. She knows the area and she knows how to find your perfect fit.Contact Cami directly:  camij@reecenichols.com

Rebecca Kyger:

Becca’s considerable business and sales background has earned her numerous accolades that speak to her matchless business savvy, tenacious work ethic, and the meaningful relationships she builds with every person she meets. Becca credits her professional experience with having taught her the finer points of providing value to customers, a personal mission that can be summed up as service, service, service!Becca’s enthusiasm and dedication to the wants and needs of her clients gives them the confidence to call her again and again, even if it’s many years down the road. They know exactly who to call when they have a need.Becca lives in south Overland Park, Kan., with her husband John, her two sons Paxton and Briggs, and dog Tito.  Contact Becca here: rkyger@reecenichols.com

Mandy Doull:

Real estate is in Mandy Doull’s genes. Raised in the Kansas City area by parents who both work in the industry, Mandy was exposed to the complexity of the real estate world from a young age. She can proudly say real estate isn’t solely her job—it’s her calling.“I love my hometown and truly want my clients to feel the same way when they find a home in a community that is perfect for them,” Mandy says. “My goal is not to just sell you a house. It’s to find you the right house that I know I can sell for you again.”Mandy lives in Stilwell, KS, with her husband and four children.  Contact Mandy:  mandydoull@reecenichols.com

Missy Hutton:

The consummate entrepreneur with a brilliant eye for both style and substance, Missy brings something special to the Cami Jones Collaborative team. Whether it’s working behind the scenes of a staging, managing a marketing campaign or assisting a family with the final details of their closing, Missy does it all and she does it with flair.“Throughout the years, my commitment to providing exemplary service and focus on building long-lasting relationships have been the keys to my success,” Missy says. “My focus will always be listening to my client’s desires to help them achieve the happiness that comes with finally finding their perfect home in this great city.”Missy lives in Overland Park, Kan., with her family. When she’s not working with you on your transaction, you can find her on the sidelines cheering on Kansas City’s sports teams, singing along at concerts or jetting off to her next travel destination.  Contact Missy:  missyhutton@reecenichols.com

Stacy Vollmar:

A self-proclaimed detail-oriented person, Stacy’s expertise also lies in providing you with the education you need to make the best decision possible for your life and family. Her attention to detail does not end after the papers are signed. It’s her job to not just to get you to the finish line—it’s to help you find your happily ever. And help you find it she will.With an extensive background in sales, marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as over 15 years of experience in real estate, Stacy’s philosophy revolves around passion, new beginnings, and opportunities.Stacy lives in Overland Park, KS. When she’s not stopping by for one of her famous “pop-by’s”, you can usually find her hopping a plane to her next big travel destination, sipping on a latte in one of her favorite coffee shops, and generally enjoying everything the thriving Kansas City scene has to offer.  Contact Stacy here:  svollmar@reecenichols.com

Christine Carlson:

Christine Carlson is the unfailing backbone of Cami Jones Collaborative.As your official transaction coordinator, Christine is responsible for making sure that every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed, ensuring that, when it comes to your home, every detail of your transaction is carried out impeccably.“My goal is to be the person with the answers,” she explains. “And if there aren’t any, I’ll be the one to find them.”Christine lives in Olathe with her husband and two daughters.  Contact Christine:  christinec@reecenichols.com

Let’s help the kids at Children’s Mercy Hospital with Shadow Buddies!

ReeceNichols Overland Park Office is partnering with local The Shadow Buddies Foundation, to provide 200 children at Children’s Mercy with a personal “Buddy.” Each Buddy mimics the child’s illness, i.e.) a Buddy with an insulin pump will go to a diabetic child or a Day Surgery Buddy will go to a child having outpatient surgery. They are valuable when used as teaching tools as well useful for friends and family.How is Cami Jones Collaborative going to help? Each Buddy costs $20 to make for a child. With your $20 donation, you will be helping support a child through their difficult time.

Contact us to make your donation!  Thank you!

Voting starts today! HGTV Ultimate House Hunt! Vote for Cami’s local listing!

The HGTV Ultimate House Hunt contest opens TODAY! Don’t miss your chance to vote online for Cami Jones‘ listing, 10706 W. 164th Terr in Overland Park, in the Kitchen + Dining category. It’s the ONLY #KC listing in the contest!  The luxury home is being recognized on a national level and voting just started today!VOTE HERE: http://www.hgtv.com/…/2017-ultimate-house-hu…/kitchen-diningThis contest is only open to companies affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International. ReeceNichols is the only Kansas City Brokerage part of the RE. Cami’s listing is representing KC Real Estate.This stunning home is located 10706 W. 164th Terrace in Overland Park’s The Farm at Garnet Hill.

Contact any of the real estate pros at Cami Jones Collaborative— we are your luxury listing specialists!

5 Things You’ll Love About Overland Park, Kansas

Whether you already live in Overland Park or are planning to move there in the near future, it’s a terrific city and we move a lot of real estate there!  It’s no wonder- the city ranks high on many lists for livability, affordability and culture. With an estimated population of 187,699 and a location only 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, it’s easy to see why so many call on us to help make Overland Park their home!

  1. The Schools.  Overland Park residents enjoy a high quality of life. As the city grows older, it is becoming increasingly diverse, and that diversity adds to an amazing public school system.  The Blue Valley School District serves most of Overland Park, and all 5 Blue Valley high schools made it onto the Washington Post’s list of most challenging high schools in the U.S., as well as onto the Newsweek list of top American public high schools. Blue Valley SAT scores routinely exceed the national and state averages—sometimes by as much as 300-400 points (ReeceNichols.com).
  2. The Sports.  Overland Park is home to the nationally-recognized Scheel’s Soccer Complex, which boasts 12 lighted, regulation size synthetic turf fields and offers a cooling system to control the temperature of the turf plus many more amenities.  The city hosts tournaments year-round.  Topgolf is a new golf entertainment experience, and folks can enjoy the 102 climate-controlled hitting bays, a restaurant, and 3 bars year-round!  Blue Valley Recreation recently opened a new Recreation Center at Hilltop on 143rd Street.  The 100,000+ square foot facility offers fitness classes, basketball and volleyball leagues, practices and open court, dance classes, special populations activities, enrichment programs, pickleball, and 55 GO (ages 55 and up) programs offered along with drop-in facility usage.
  3. The Business Opportunities.  It’s home to many large employers (think Sprint, YRC Worldwide and Black & Veatch, for example).  Technology continues to drive the make-up of the businesses in many different industries such as healthcare, financial services, and marketing, with College Boulevard serving as a main artery for many businesses.
  4. The Outdoors.  Overland Park has a wonderful Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, which even has spectacular programming in the winter.  In addition, there are many biking and walking trails, and many neighborhoods boast their own paths and lakes.  Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is a real highlight, and draws visitors from all over the metro. The Farmstead is open daily, April 1- October 31, and has nearly 200 animals and birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room country schoolhouse, an old-time fishing pond, pony rides and more.
  5. The Food.  Overland Park (like all of Kansas City!) has become a destination for foodies.  The city boasts a ton of delicious Indian restaurants and ethnic markets, and other favorites include Jack Stack Barbeque (95th & Metcalf), J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks (92nd & Metcalf), SPIN Neapolitan Pizza (multiple locations) and Q39 (second location coming soon to College Blvd and Antioch).

There’s lots to love- give us a call today and we’ll help you find your dream home in Overland Park!

Happy Holidays from Cami Jones Collaborative

 It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us…this year has Hanukkah beginning on Christmas Eve…and the New Year isn’t far behind! We’ve got many team members, clients, family and friends who will hit the road for celebrations, so please be safe, everyone!  Our messages of Thanksgiving still ring true:

  • To our clients, thank you for trusting us to help you, whether you are buying, selling or both.  Your home purchase is likely the biggest purchase of your life and we’re honored to be a small part of it.
  • To our team- we are blessed with the hardest-working real estate team around.  Each person on our Jones-Plattner & Associates team demonstrates on a daily basis how she will go the extra mile to make it all happen.  We support one another and cheer on each other’s successes- what a team!
  • To our amazing city– Kansas City is home to so many wonderful people, unique neighborhoods, awesome restaurants, terrific sports teams and so much more.  It’s so much fun introducing out-of-town transplants to KC- we know you’ll love it as much as we do!
  • To our family and friends, thank you for supporting us in what can be a crazy, hectic and fast-paced career that we all love!

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with good health, family, friends and endless joy!