Why Buy a Luxury Home with Matt Schrimpf & BHHS Lake Ozark Realty?
Buying a luxury lakefront home is more than just a transaction; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. As a seasoned luxury real estate expert with over two decades of experience at Lake of the Ozarks, Matt Schrimpf offers discerning buyers the ultimate white-glove service. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lake Ozark Realty, Matt delivers unmatched market expertise, exclusive access to premier listings, and a client-first approach grounded in trust, integrity, and discretion.
Whether you’re seeking a private waterfront estate, a picturesque vacation home, or a luxury investment property, Matt ensures a seamless and rewarding buying experience tailored to your vision.
Deep Market Knowledge with the Lake of the Ozarks Region
Having lived and worked in the Lake of the Ozarks region for more than 23 years, Matt brings a deep understanding of local trends, luxury neighborhoods, and long-term investment potential. He has successfully navigated both booming and challenging markets and can offer valuable insights on timing, property value trajectories, and hidden gems along the shoreline. Working with Matt means you get more than an agent. You’ll be getting a local expert who lives and breathes Lake of the Ozarks real estate.
Exclusive Access to Luxury Listings
Locking down your dream luxury home often requires the inside track, and with Matt, that’s exactly what you get. Through years of cultivating relationships with developers, private sellers, and other top agents in the region, Matt provides exclusive access to properties and featured listings before they become publicly available.
Master Negotiator & Real Estate Dealing
Luxury home buying is as much about strategy as it is about lifestyle. Matt is a skilled negotiator with a history of securing the best possible terms for his clients, whether that means navigating complex contingencies, managing multiple offer scenarios, or structuring creative deals that work for high-net-worth buyers. His calm, confident presence brings clarity and control to high-stakes transactions.
White-Glove Service & Discretion
Discretion is critical when you’re navigating million-dollar decisions. Matt offers a concierge-level experience, coordinating everything from private showings to confidential negotiations. He regularly works with celebrities, executives, and ultra-high-net-worth clients, always ensuring privacy, trust, and seamless communication throughout the entire process. Matt also works seamlessly with wealth managers, attorneys, and family offices who may be involved in the transaction.
Network of Elite Partners
Luxury homes require luxury-level services. Matt maintains a robust network of vetted professionals, including top-tier interior designers, architects, custom builders, lenders, and legal experts who specialize in high-value transactions. He also has access to private events, VIP open houses, and elite networking circles to find exactly what you want. Whatever your need, from yacht dock installation to smart home upgrades or estate planning, Matt connects you with the best.
Luxury Lifestyle-Aligned Buying
Buying a luxury home at Lake of the Ozarks requires more than the standard requirements, like square footage. It’s about aligning with a lifestyle. Matt understands the finer points of luxury living and can help you find properties that offer:
- Direct access to yacht-friendly docks and/or waterfront views and access
- Membership opportunities at exclusive country clubs
- Proximity to private schools, golf communities, and high-end shopping
- Estate homes with aviation access or advanced security systems
Bottom line: He knows where luxury lives and how to match it with your vision.
Digital & Traditional Marketing Reach
Matt pairs high-touch service with high-tech tools. His website showcases the region’s best luxury homes using 3D virtual tours, AI-powered search tools, floor plans, and professional photography, making it easy to explore properties before you ever step inside. Combined with strong traditional marketing tactics and elite network exposure, Matt ensures you’re always ahead of the market with some of the industry’s best technology.
Responsive, Professional, & Trusted
High-end buyers need an agent who’s available when they are, and Matt delivers. Known for his immediate responsiveness, professional demeanor, and ability to meet even the most demanding schedules, Matt has built a reputation for excellence, trustworthiness, and dependability. Clients know they can rely on him for timely updates, swift scheduling, and a smooth buying process from start to finish.
Investment Insights
Whether you’re expanding a portfolio or exploring vacation rental income, Matt brings a strategist’s mindset to every transaction. His extensive knowledge of luxury real estate investment opportunities, ROI potential, and tax strategies helps buyers make smart, long-term decisions at Lake of the Ozarks.
Proven Track Record
Matt Schrimpf is certified in luxury home marketing and sales and has the proven results to back it up. With numerous successful luxury closings, glowing client testimonials, and membership in elite real estate organizations, Matt stands out as one of the most trusted names in Lake of the Ozarks real estate.
Luxury Home Buying Process with Matt Schrimpf
Step 1: Define Your Vision for Your Home
What does luxury mean to you? Start by narrowing down your must-haves, whether it’s panoramic lake views, a multi-boat dock, a chef’s kitchen, or a private gated entrance. Identify features that are simply “nice to have,” and which ones you consider “must-haves.” Consider how long you plan on holding onto the property, as well as any additional preferences like schools, commute, and lifestyle. This stage is about refining your lifestyle goals and aligning them with the right property type and location.
Step 2: Set your budget
Defining a realistic budget is key, whether you’re buying with cash or planning to finance. Matt encourages buyers to work with financial advisors or lending professionals early in the process to determine the ideal price range. If financing, you’ll also want to explore financing tools suited for high-value purchases and ensure you are prequalified for ultimate buying power.
Step 3: Get Prequalified
If you’re financing, being prequalified strengthens your buying position, especially in a competitive luxury market. You’ll want to explore all financial options and considerations, including Jumbo loans, points, rates, tax consequences, and more. Matt can connect you with trusted lenders who specialize in luxury home financing, helping you navigate credit requirements, interest rates, and pre-approval paperwork.
Step 4: Hire a Luxury Home Realtor
This is when it’s time to sign the buyer’s agency agreement with Matt. As a luxury real estate specialist, he knows the neighborhoods, market movements, and buying process inside and out. His client-first approach ensures you’re supported at every step, from initial consultations to closing day, ensuring a full understanding of your goals, expectations, and purchase timeline.
Step 5: Align Your Vision with the Market
With your vision and budget in mind, Matt will help you evaluate active and upcoming listings, assess value trends, and set realistic expectations. Together, you’ll develop a strategic plan for identifying and securing the perfect home.
Step 6: Tour the Luxury Homes
Matt will arrange private showings, virtual tours, and curated property previews that match your criteria. His access to exclusive listings ensures you’re seeing the best of what’s available, often before the market does.
Step 7: Make an Offer
Once you’ve found the one, Matt will craft a compelling offer and use his negotiation expertise to secure favorable terms. The seller may accept, reject, or counteroffer, at which point we negotiate the price, closing costs, and contingencies. Throughout the process, every detail is handled carefully and confidently until an offer is accepted and both parties sign the purchase agreement.
Step 8: Schedule Home Inspections
Matt will coordinate thorough inspections to protect your investment. Should issues arise, he’ll help you renegotiate terms or request necessary repairs, always with your best interests in mind.
Step 9: Review Disclosures & Title
Matt will help you review HOA guidelines, title documents, and property disclosures if applicable to ensure you’re fully informed before closing.
Step 10: Final Financing & Appraisal
If you’re financing, your lender will order an appraisal to confirm the property’s value. Matt will manage communication with your lender, ensuring a smooth process through underwriting and final loan approval. If you're paying cash, Matt will discuss whether you should order an appraisal.
Step 11: Closing on the Home
Before closing, you’ll conduct a final walkthrough to confirm that the home’s condition meets expectations. Matt will review all closing documents with you and coordinate the transfer of funds, utilities, insurance, and more.
Once you close, it’s official–you own your dream home at Lake of the Ozarks. Matt ensures everything is seamless, whether you’re closing in person or remotely. He’ll also facilitate the hand-off of keys, access codes, and final details.
Step 12: Post Closing
Matt doesn’t stop once you sign the dotted line. He’ll stay connected post-closing to assist with everything you need, from changing locks and hiring service providers to finding qualified professionals for interior design updates, renovations, pest control, pool maintenance, and more. His goal is to make sure you’re not just satisfied but thrilled with your new home and lifestyle.
Ready to Start Your Search? Schedule a Private Consultation Today!
With expert market knowledge, personalized strategies, and a focus on finding the right fit for your lifestyle, Matt makes your goals his top priority. He’ll guide you through every stage of the home-buying journey, whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or ready to put in an offer.
Contact Matt today to schedule your private consultation and take the first step toward finding your dream Lake of the Ozarks luxury home.