4 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In St. Charles County MO

Check out these four most expensive homes currently on the market in St. Charles County, along with the luxurious amenities they have to offer.  

For more information and to view more pictures of the interior and exterior of these properties, just click on the addresses.

Naturally, when you're ready to personally tour any of the homes, just call JUDY WROZIER at (314) 348-4033.  But, be prepared....you'll have to prove you can afford it, just to enter the door!

1938 Hepperman Rd. - Wentzville - $770,000

Just over one year old, this farmhouse ranch sits on 3 acres in unincorporated St. Charles County.  With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage, this home features a shiplapped fireplace and fabulous custom master closet with access to laundry.  More living space in the finished walkout lower level.  (Listed by Berkshire Hathaway)

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1020 Sycamore Creek Dr. - New Melle - $800,000

Need lots of garage space?  This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath two story home has 6 garage spaces!  This home, on a 1 acre lot, offers so much living space with a finished walkout lower level.  The primary suite is located on the main level.  (Listed by CopperKey)

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40 Windcastle Place - St. Charles 63304 - $1,495,000

This elegant, traditional 1.5 story home has over 7,000 square feet of living space!  With 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths this home features all kinds of amenities for entertaining.  Don't miss the newer inground pool.  (Listed by Coldwell Banker-Gundaker)

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7 Hillside Ct. - Wentzville - $20,000,000

This property has it all...and comes with a price!  With almost 16,000 square feet of living space, this English Country Estate sits on 20 acres and features stables, a sports field, playground, a pool with a lazy river and swim-up bar, and a waterfall grotto.  The home features 7 bedrooms (two primary suites), 10 full baths and 3 half baths.  You can never have too many fireplaces...and this home has 8!  There are way too many features to list here.  Truly the ultimate in luxury homes!  (Listed by Coldwell Banker-Gundaker)

Buyers A Home Seller Should Avoid

Once you have your home up for sale, it's helpful to know the type of buyers you're dealing with.  Essentially, buyers fall into one of three categories:

1.    Buyers searching for a dream home.

2.    Buyers looking for a great home at a fair price.

3.    Buyers scouring for the next bargain.

"Dream" home shoppers will most likely be willing to pay full price if they find a property they want.  "Great" home searchers probably aren't going to pay full price, but will be more likely to negotiate.  "Bargain" hunters thrive on finding the best price and may be looking for a fixer-upper.

If your home is well-kept and priced correctly, you probably won't encounter the bargain hunter.  Instead, you may come across three types of buyers among "dream" home and "great" home shoppers that aren't going to serve your bottom line.  These are the buyers you may want to avoid.

1.    Zero Percent Down Buyer

        As you and your Realtor know, it's smart to use recent comparable sales to help determine the market value of your home.  However, there are times when the market value is higher than the bank's appraised value.  Adding a buyer putting no money down to that scenario increases the chances they won't qualify for a loan.  In the end, you will have taken your home off the market and missed out on the opportunity to entice a stronger buyer, only to end up having to put your home back on the market.

2.    The Bully Buyer

        Nobody likes a bully and you're not going to like this type of buyer either.  The bully buyer will inundate you with a list of things that are wrong with the house -- all while presenting an offer.  Also, with this type of buyer, you can expect the inspection process to be a nightmare.  If you detect a bully, move on.  The bully approach is a prelude to endless negotiations with their trying to obtain concessions by nitpicking every aspect of the transaction.

3.    The Sight-Unseen Buyer

        It's not unheard of to get an offer from someone who has only seen photos of your house.  Beware that this type of buyer may have a trick up his/her sleeve.  Most home buyers will not purchase a house without seeing it.  Instead, this buyer might want your house off the market so they can make a decision later.

7 Upgrades That Maximize Your Home's Resale Value

Housing prices are surging to new heights in our area, so you might be considering selling your house and putting some money in your pocket.  No matter if you want to sell or just build equity, here are some improvements that can boost your home's value and ensure you get the best price for your property.

Extra Space

Having plenty of livable space in your home is one of the main selling features in real estate.  Homes are usually priced and valued according to livable square footage available, so the more you have, the better.  A great idea is to add a teen hangout or a mother-in-law suite.  This upgrade will set you apart from the competition when it's time to list your property.

Mini Kitchen Remodel

While deluxe, professional kitchens might be attractive for luxury home buyers, such an upgrade might be overkill with the average buyer.  Most people don't really need a commercial-grade stove with six burners and an expensive vent, but everyone needs a good layout and plenty of storage space.

You can work on upgrading your kitchen layout...adding modern appliances and finishing your cabinets...these are all very cost-effective remodels you can do yourself with only a tutorial and a few tools.  Don't forget to install some new lighting fixtures.

Energy Efficient Upgrades

Modern buyers are into home features that improve energy and water efficiency.  Efficiency improvement costs need not be extravagant.  Investing in a smart thermostat won't set your budget back and will provide future users with a more effective and practical way to save money and resources.

When you invest in such home tech improvements, you will create a strong selling point while improving your property's comfort, functionality, convenience and eco-friendliness.  Other ways you can improve the efficiency of your home is to replace old windows with new, energy-efficient ones, ditch old appliances for Energy Star models, switch to LED lighting, and boos insulation on your outside walls.

Hardwood Floors

It's easy to see the appeal of hardwood floors.  They last for a long time, add richness to any decor and can withstand the abuse of pets, kids, and aggressive foot traffic.  Plus, they are easy to clean and maintain.  If your current wood flooring has seen better days, it will be worth the time and money you invest to refinish them, as you can recoup 100% of the cost. If you replace carpeting or other type of flooring besides hardwood and install new hardwood, your Return On Investment will be 70%-80%.

Fresh Paint

Paint is magic for many reasons:  It can instantly upgrade both the interior and exterior of your home and do so for a very low price.  Even dated surfaces can look fresh and new with only a coat of paint.

Deck or Patio

Right now, people are willing to spend a lot of money on outdoor features that allow them to spend time outside.  So, make sure to deck or patio area are pristine.

New Front Door

Replacing your front door can also work wonders for your home's value.  If you have an old ugly door, replace it with something like solid mahogany and you'll achieve cost-effective, yet luxurious results.

Want to go a step further?  Tackle your outdated garage doors with something modern for an extra touch of curb appeal.

If you provide buyers with something move-in ready, you'll definitely achieve a good price, so even minor investments will help get a home sold more quickly and result in two satisfied parties.