ANY HOME, ANY TIME

cbtulsa.com is the only online resource you need for buying or selling a home in Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Our “Quick Search” function allows you to enter basic information, location, or school district and quickly view any home on the market that matches those criteria. cbtulsa.com shows not only all of Coldwell Banker RaderGroup’s listings, but ALL of the homes listed in MLS. Sign-up for “Property Watch” and receive e-mails automatically when a new property matching your criteria is listed.

cbtulsa.com is also a great place for sellers to get an idea of how serious we are about selling homes. Features such as Virtual Tours, Slide shows, Seller and Buyer Services, Property Watch, and others keep buyers coming back to cbtulsa.com and increase the exposure of our listings. It’s easy to see why over 500,000 pages a month are viewed on cbtulsa.com.

So if you’re looking for a home or interested in selling your home, rest assured,

“If it’s on the market, it’s on cbtulsa.com.”

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Local Agent Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification

Sarah Launchbaugh of Coldwell Banker RaderGroup has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.®

The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.

With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller.

“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” said Sarah Launchbaugh of Coldwell Banker RaderGroup. “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public.”

Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Nothing But A Sale

In today’s era of real estate brokers providing a variety of services and charging a range of fees, one important fact is often overlooked. No home seller benefits unless their home SELLS. No equity is determined or proceeds received until there is a closing!
At Coldwell Banker RaderGroup Realtors we have SOLD more homes in the greater Tulsa area than anyone for the past 9 years. That means more sellers accomplish the goal of selling or buying homes utilizing the expertise and marketing programs provided by Coldwell Banker RaderGroup than with any other company.
If you are thinking of selling your home, be certain you select the Realtor who is most likely to get your home SOLD. No matter the rhetoric presented or savings offered, be sure to compare the marketing programs and the record of success provided by Coldwell Banker. For all the details, contact Sarah Launchbaugh at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com. I am confident you will find getting your home SOLD is the best deal!

A Word of Caution

There are a number of websites on the Internet which claim to give owners a value for their home. However, in many cases, these websites often provide values which are extremely inaccurate. There are several reasons for the inaccuracies. First, the research is often based on tax records which frequently contain incorrect information. Second, such websites may have lots of data in some areas and very little data in others. Finally, comparable properties used to establish “value” appear to be selected based only on proximity to the subject home, but may not differentiate between neighborhoods. A home in one neighborhood may be a significantly different value than a similar sized home in an adjacent subdivision.
So, if you want to get a “value” for your home, you may want to check out some of these websites, but it is in your best interest to get a second opinion from a local source. I would be happy to provide a comparable market analysis with the appropriate comparables at no charge. Then, before you make any important decisions, you can verify the real value of your home. Contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com to get a free market analysis.

Real Estate Bloopers

So, I was looking through the online REALTOR magazine today and found a section called "In the Trenches". It has funny stories submitted by sales associates across the country. If you are in the mood for a good laugh you should check them out! They are at www.realtor.org/rmomag.NSF/pages/Trenchesmain?OpenDocument
The interesting part was that I could relate to most of the stories! All jobs have their good days and their bad. If you want to work with someone who is not afraid to laugh at herself and / or at any "incidents" that may happen along the way contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com.

Have A Great Fourth!

The Fourth of July holiday is a wonderful time to spend with family, eating good food, participating in warm weather activities, and watching fireworks. It is also a time to celebrate our freedom and those who sacrifice to preserve it. I wish you and your family a happy, safe Fourth! Let's hope Tulsa skies stay dry long enough for you to celebrate!

Buying a HUD home

Have you ever been interested in buying a HUD home?! If so, let me know. I am happy to help! Did you know that HUD offers special programs and discounts to Disaster Victims of Gulf Coast Hurricanes and to Teachers, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians? For more information and eligibility requirements contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com