Domino Real Estate Transactions – all must succeed

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Often real estate sales and purchases are dependent upon another real estate transaction completely out of your control – and we call that “domino real estate transactions.” I’m involved in two of four transactions scheduled to all close on the same day, and here’s how the tiles are stacking up now. Transaction 1:  First-time home [...]

Trends in Hardwood Floors for Midtown Tulsa OK

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Hardwood flooring is the preferred type of flooring in Midtown Tulsa. Hardwood floors are beautiful, last a lifetime (and then some), and they are easy to clean and maintain. Those with allergies and asthma especially prefer hardwood flooring, and we are often ripping up carpeting to convert to hardwood, especially when people are moving into [...]

Tulsa Real Estate and Farming – what they have in common

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Real estate is much like farming – and I don’t say that just because I’m from Oklahoma. Real estate is similar to farming because there is never instant gratification and no guaranteed success. Just like a farmer, we must till our soil, plant and care for our crops, be prepared to sow our crops – [...]

Breach of Oklahoma Real Estate Contract – Possible Repercussions

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Breach of Oklahoma Real Estate Contract – Possible Repercussions The Oklahoma Uniform Contract for Residential Contract of Sale of Real Estate is very specific about repercussions when the contract is breached by the Buyer or Seller.  During the time period allowed for inspections and finalizing of financing, there are several instances where either party can [...]

My year (and special moments) in Tulsa real estate 2011

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My year (and special moments) in Tulsa real estate 2011 My encounter with Shelley Cadamy should have prepared me for my memorable year in real estate. Shelley was relocating from OKC to Tulsa with three children, was starting a new job and planning a wedding – obviously she multi-tasks well. Shelley wanted to see one [...]

Tulsa MLS – Multiple Listing Service & Realist System

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The Tulsa MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is the tool used by Tulsa Realtors to post and research data about Tulsa homes for sale and those pending and sold. The Tulsa MLS provides information about comparable properties for sale or sold, allowing Tulsa Realtors to properly advertise homes for sale and research comparable properties to estimate [...]

Tulsa Realtors – Is your Tulsa Realtor a “top producer” and does that matter to you?

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Tulsa Realtors – Is your Tulsa Realtor a “top producer” and does that matter to you? The Tulsa Business Journal, Volume 21, No. 13, dated June 20, 2011 listed the top Tulsa area real estate agents in the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area for the year 2010.  Of 3,500 Tulsa Realtors licensed, only 218 agents did [...]

Oklahoma Magazine’s 2011 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award

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Oklahoma Magazine’s 2011 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award Company News: Real Estate Re-printed by World Special Publications Published: 5/31/2011 The following Chinowth & Cohen Realtors recently received Oklahoma Magazine’s 2011 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award: Broken Arrow: Randy Haslett and Christie Hutchison Midtown Tulsa: Lori Cain, Pat Harsh, Lee Hurst, Samantha O’Conner and John [...]

FSBOs happy to work with a Realtor – you just need to tell us that we’re welcome!

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FSBOs happy to work with a Realtor – you just need to tell us that we’re welcome! Today I received the 2nd e-mail this week from a FSBO (for sale by owner) who wanted to let me know that they were happy to work with a Realtor (indicating that they are willing to pay our [...]

What can a Buyer really offer a Seller as proof that they are qualified to purchase their home?

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What can a Buyer really offer a Seller as proof that they are qualified to purchase their home? After having TWO Tulsa home buyer’s financing fall through days before closing, I’m beginning to wonder what a Buyer can really offer a Seller as proof that they are qualified to purchase their home. Obviously the pre-approval [...]