Del City Home For Sale

New Listing: Home for sale in Edmond, OK!

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This lovely home offers many wonderful updated features that make pride of ownership evident throughout.  Fresh paint, new carpet, all neutral colors, make it perfect, even for the pickiest of homebuyers.    An additional bonus room could be a separate study, a studio, or a formal dining room with beautiful French doors.   

The charming abode showcases a spacious living area with a lovely brick fireplace, built in bookshelves, and brand new shag style carpet. The living area opens to the dining room and kitchen where updates include modern counters, fresh paint, and tons of built-in storage options! There’s even a wine cooler!  The welcoming kitchen also offers gorgeous cabinets and a convenient breakfast bar. Also in the spotlight are the nicely sized bedrooms and updated bathrooms with beautiful tile work in the showers and bath surrounds.

The homeowner truly has taken care of this home!  The location is simply ideal, close to I-35, Broadway Extension, I-44, and the Turnpike.  Also located very near to Oklahoma Christian University (and of course not far from the University of Central Oklahoma)…very convenient for students wanting to live off-campus.  Being close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and highways, anywhere you need to go is only minutes away!  Plus, the impressive Edmond schools are one of Oklahoma’s top school systems! 

 This well-maintained, beautiful and spacious home, ideally located in a great neighborhood is perfect and waiting for you!  Contact Amanda Hull at 405-788-0289 for a private showing today!

 On the outside, the home has a fully fenced, good-sized yard, a covered patio great for entertaining, a brand new roof just in 2013, an attached 2 car garage and a large fenced back yard.  The neighborhood is simply beautiful and well maintained.   

This well-maintained, beautiful and spacious home, ideally located in a great neighborhood is perfect and waiting for you!  Contact Amanda Hull at 405-788-0289 for a private showing today!

A Beautiful Spring Day in OKC 2013

 It is spring break in OKC and my daughter, Katie (14) and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather by going for a walk in our beloved city, OKC.

Home For Sale in Del City!

This dazzling home for sale is located in a prime area.. a perfect location for those traveling to and from Tinker Air Force Base or Quad Graphics or even Rose State College.  The peaceful and quiet neighborhood consists of a single cul-de-sac limiting traffic and also has an active neighborhood watch to deter any crimes.  Neighbors say they love the area!  The home is also close to all three highways: I-40, I-240, and I-35, so no matter where your commute, you are sure to get there quickly.  Another great note about the location is the award-winning Mid-Del school district.  Many students transfer to Mid-Del due to the school’s fine reputation for sports and achievements.  The home itself is in pristine condition.  You will find open spaces, lots of storage spaces (including a pantry), an excellent security system, neutral colors throughout, and an indoor laundry room.  It is clean, smells fresh, and is very well maintained!  The owner really took pride in caring for this home!  Unlike many other houses in the area, this lovely home includes all appliances including a fridge, a Whirlpool washer and dryer, and even a microwave…now that’s an enticing deal!  The bedrooms all boast of huge closets, and the master suite is just that…sweet!  With a fully fenced back yard and a charming covered patio, entertaining here would be a breeze!  So come take a tour today!  Call 405-509-9350 and ask for Amanda or e-mail me at Amanda@sellingoklahoma.com !  I would love to show you this gorgeous home for sale!

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How to Open House – Four Easy Steps for Today's Home Sellers

How to Open House – Four Easy Steps for Home Sellers

It’s all about increasing smart market exposure.  While you may or may not sell your house at the open house, allowing people to preview your home while it is being presented at its very best can increase your chances of selling it quickly and for more money. If you have a superstar real estate agent, holding an open house is a breeze, but the agent can only do so much if you don’t follow these important steps to preparing for the big day.

Step #1:  Clean, clean, clean!  Make it sparkle, make it shine!  Spotless windows, gleaming floors, pay extra attention to the kitchen and bathrooms, and don’t forget the yard!  An agent can do a lot to sell your home, but a cluttered, dirty home is a hard sell even with the very best agent!

Step #2:  Simple staging:  Clear clutter and open the drapes, blinds, and window coverings.  Turn on every light in the house except ones that make unpleasant noises.  Smells? Natural smells work best: bake a batch of cookies!  Simple special touches such as fresh flowers, fluffy towels and pretty soaps is appealing and give buyers a comfortable feeling, as if they are coming home.  Turn on soft music (not too loud) to also set the mood.  Remove all signs of pets!  A cat litter-box or animal food bowls can be such a turn off that some buyers will turn around and walk out. 

Step #3:  Remember safety:  Prospective homebuyers will look through your closets and cupboards, so make sure that they are organized and any valuables are well hidden or removed altogether.  Lock up anything that might tempt sticky fingers: cash, jewelry, credit cards, bills, liquor, prescriptions, and personal electronics.

Step #4:  Leave: Take your children and your pets with you. 

Remember, your agent will take care of all the marketing for the open house:  signs to the open house, advertising online, flyers, financing information and more.  Your agent will put a positive spin on your home, meeting happily with each prospective buyer as they arrive to the well marketed and thoughtfully planned open house event.  She will have the buyers sign in, and she will ask for feedback.  She will follow up with potential buyers, offer a second showing, overcome objections, and more.  With your help, your agent will be able to do what you hired her to do… sell your house!

How to Buy a Home in Oklahoma

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Thinking about buying a home? 

Here are the basic steps

to becoming a homeowner in the state of Oklahoma.  

 

Note:  you are not required to use a real estate agent, but a superstar real estate agent will make the process much, much easier for you!

Step 1: Get Pre-Approved

Step 2: Find a Super-star Real Estate Agent

Step 3: Find the Perfect Home 

Step 4: Make an Offer and Negotiate

Step 5: Secure Your Financing

Step 6: Home Inspections and Repairs 

Step 7: Obtain Homeowner’s Insurance, Switch Utilities, Make      Moving Arrangements, etc. 

Step 8: Closing! 

  

Step 1: Get Pre-Approved   

This first step will enable you to find our how much you can borrow, which has a lot to do with how much house you can afford.  Also, getting pre-approved will give you a ‘leg-up’ when making an offer.  If there are multiple offers on the house you love, your offer will stand out above the rest if you are pre-approved and the others aren’t.  
  
Something to think about: A down payment might be necessary.  Talk to your lender about down payment options and how each will affect your monthly payment on a home.  If you don’t have money for a down payment, talk to your lender about possible down-payment assistance programs or see if you qualify for a loan that doesn’t require much for a down payment.  There are options available!

Another note to think about:  Earnest Money – This is an amount of money (typically about 1% of the purchase price) submitted by you with your offer to purchase the home .  Once the contract is accepted, the earnest money will be deposited a trust account of the listing real estate agency.  It is sort of a ‘promise’ that you plan to stick by the terms of the contract.  A superstar realtor in your corner will ensure that you are never in breach of contract and will receive your earnest money back if a legitimate reason comes up and you need to back out.  At closing your earnest money will be credited back to you.

Step 2: Find a Super-star Real Estate Agent  

A great real estate agent is ready to help you through every step of the process. A superstar real estate agent can be trusted to do the following and more:

1. Research current market conditions in the areas you would like to purchase a home
2. Listen to you and your needs
3. Set up showings, regularly communicate with you, and guide you in your home search
4. Coordinate with all needed parties including negotiations, preparation of documents, working with lenders, sellers, realtors, title companies, insurance, inspectors, repair specialists, and more to ensure a successful transaction.
5. Negotiate with the seller or sellers Realtor on your behalf. (always looking out for your best interests and keeping you informed throughout)
6. Solve any problems that may arise.

Step 3: Find the Perfect Home   

Search online, drive around, talk to neighbors, and look at houses.  This is another area where having a real estate agent is a huge help!  Your agent is your guide and keys to the city!  A great buyer’s agent will be able to make your home search much easier by pinpointing homes that fit your criteria and researching these homes to be sure you are getting a great deal!

Step 4: Make an Offer and Negotiate  

Your real estate agent will help you to make a reasonable offer based on comparable properties that have sold in the area. You don’t have to offer asking price, but if you "lowball," the seller may tell you take a hike. Your agent will also be of tremendous help in negotiating a price with the sellers and their agent. 

Step 5: Secure Your Financing    

Once you have an accepted purchase contract, your real estate agent will send the contract to your lender.  But you will need to submit your mortgage application, possibly along with an application fee. If possible, get the lenders to “lock” your rate until the closing date

Step 6: Home Inspections and Repairs  

A general home inspection will test all systems and components of the home.  Other inspections such as pest inspections, well/septic inspections, and more may be necessary as well.  Your real estate agent will help you set these up, and will attend inspections with you.   After all inspections are done, your real estate agent will help you negotiate which repairs you would like done on the property prior to closing and who will pay for them.  Again, having someone represent you is a great resource, especially if there are many repairs needed!

Step 7: Obtain Homeowner’s Insurance, Switch Utilities, Make Moving Arrangements, etc.  – You'll need to buy a home owner's insurance policy and you will need to switch utilities to your name effective the day of closing.  If you haven’t done so, you may also need to make moving arrangements.  Again, ask you Real Estate Agent for a list of great insurance company/sales reps in your area.  Shop around and find a company and rate you are comfortable with.  Your agent will also have numbers for local utility companies and moving companies.

Step 8: Closing!   

The day of closing is an exciting one.  You will be able to walk-through the home one final time to be sure repairs have been completed and the home is ready for you.  You will then attend ‘closing’ and sign the papers.  By this time, all documents have been submitted and approved by the lender, repairs have been negotiated and completed, you have your insurance and utilities lined up, sellers are moved out, etc.  Closing typically takes 1-3 hours (depending on the title company and your lender requirements).  Your superstar agent will be there alongside you to answer any questions and calm any nerves. 

Congratulations!  You are now a homeowner!

If you would like me to help you in your home search or with any of the steps above, please let me know!  I would be honored to represent you in your home purchase here in Central Oklahoma.  You can e-mail me at amanda@sellingoklahoma.com or call 405-509-9350 and ask for Amanda!