Seller Tips

Some Tips For Selling Your House

January 9, 2012

I have been visiting a lot of houses lately.  Buyers are out looking, but they have become more “picky” as the choices are numerous. I have some tips for the homeowners, but also for the realtors listing these properties. Please, listen to your realtor when they say to “declutter”.  Your stuff is very interesting and [...]

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No Sale = #fail

July 30, 2011

At first glance, Oklahoma City’s sales numbers look pretty good this year. For homes listed since January 1st 2011, those that sold were on the market an average of 44 days! That’s numbers close to the doo-dah days of yesteryear! But now, the rest of the story… That 44 day average represents homes that were [...]

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Is it time to sell?

July 8, 2011

Question: Is right now a good time to sell? Answer: Are we asking because we have to sell or just want a different home?  In either case the answer is YES! The real question that must be ask is not one of timing but marketability.  My mentor and first broker in the Real Estate Industry [...]

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First Impressions

April 27, 2011

Spring is here and you are ready to put your house on the market. Good, this is a great time to attract a lot of interested people. However, you’ve heard it before but it is said so often because it is so very true. Curb appeal is vitally important. I have included a list of [...]

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10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden

April 25, 2011

Curb appeal is the allure or attraction to a home from the exterior. Many factors contribute to a winning curb appeal, such as fresh paint, manicured shrubs and trees, and the lack of clutter. However, one of the most effective ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal and increase the resale value is through landscaping. [...]

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Spring Brings Buyers – Get Ready to Sell

April 12, 2011

g has arrived and I am seeing more movement in the market which is normal for the Real Estate business. But one of the things that Spring has arrived and I am seeing more movement in the market which is normal for the Real Estate business. But one of the things that never changes is [...]

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Pre-Sale renovation: Home seller Do’s and Don’ts

January 28, 2011

What do Sellers need to do as far as pre-sale renovations go? If you watch all the TV shows on home selling and renovations you might think the kitchen and bathrooms need tens of thousands of dollars worth of remodeling work but that’s just not the case. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2010 Remodeling Cost vs. [...]

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Don’t Ask,Don’t Sell

December 26, 2010

Don’t ask, don’t sell.  Sound familiar?  Not that I have your attention let me explain.  There are many of you wanting to upgrade or move. All you hear is it’s a buyer’s market.  It is a buyer’s market but it is also just as good of time to for quality homes be be listed.  Many [...]

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Halloween Safety Tips and Events

October 25, 2010

SAFETY TIPS: Halloween is just around the corner, and below are some tips to help keep your home, family, and trick-or-treaters safe! • Keep pets indoors… especially black cats! • Be careful when placing candles in your carved jack-o-lanterns and keep them far away from any furnishings, drapes or Halloween decor that may be flammable. [...]

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Getting Your Home Ready To Sell In Oklahoma

September 12, 2010

Getting your home ready to sell in Oklahoma is not an impossible task.  You might want to read my blog about overcoming buying obstacles to put yourself in the buyers shoes. First you need to know what your home might appraise for.  Your Realtor/Listing agent, if experienced can usually provide you with a figure that [...]

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