Don’t Be Mislead!

Recently, a limited service company in our market distributed a flyer that listed the addresses of 85+ homes, which had SOLD in different neighborhoods during a nine-month period. While there was a disclaimer in small print at the bottom of the page, the flyer left the impression their company had SOLD those properties. Yet, the statistics compiled from NORES, INC (MLS) show the company had been involved in less than 5% of those sales.
At Coldwell Banker RaderGroup Realtors, the facts are we have SOLD more homes in the Tulsa metro area than any other real estate company for 11 consecutive years. Thus far in 2008, nearly 1 out of every 5 (19.7%) homes SOLD in the five-county metro area has been a Coldwell Banker listing.
So, don’t be mislead! There are many advantages to listing your home with the company actually selling the most homes in this market. Contact Sarah to learn how you can put the most effective marketing program in the industry to work selling your home. When you get the facts, we are confident you will see the difference!

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

What’s In A Name?

Some celebrities can be identified by just one name (i.e. Madonna, Junior, Shaq, Kobe, etc.). Kleenex, Coke, and Ziploc are examples of products where the brand name is often used for any similar product. In residential real estate, some companies are named after the owner(s). Others may be named to reflect an image the company is attempting to convey (i.e. Premier, Prestige, Excel, etc.).

At Coldwell Banker we are very proud of our name for many reasons. Among them are:

٠ Coldwell Banker’s 100+ years in the real estate industry.
٠ A brand name that is recognized by 96% of consumers.
٠ 7 consecutive years being named the top real estate franchise by Franchise Times.
٠ A tradition of trust and integrity.

However, we always recognize the responsibility of living up to our name. We must work constantly to maintain a good name. More important than our name is the quality of the service we provide to customers on a day-to-day basis.

Certainly, we believe in the Coldwell Banker name, and we know it helps us sell homes. It is one of our best marketing tools! Whether selling or buying, contact us to put the power of Coldwell Banker to work for you.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Home Sellers Tip

Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walk.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Help is Available!

A recent report released by Realty Trac, a real estate data service showed home foreclosures increased in Oklahoma and across the U.S. during April 2008. While the rate of foreclosures in Oklahoma increased to 1 per 922 households, approximately 1/10 of one percent, it remains much better than the U.S. rate of 1 per 519 households. Yet, many homeowners who are facing possible foreclosures have options which may not be known to them. For example, Fannie Mae, the nation’s biggest provider of home mortgages has recently implemented its HomeStay ™ Initiative. Fannie Mae is working with lenders and loan servicing companies to respond to the national housing and mortgage market crisis. The goal is to minimize the impact on families and communities by preventing foreclosures.
There are a number of options within the Initiative, and the program is working. During 2007, Fannie Mae helped more than 43,000 families stay in their homes.
If you or someone you know is facing a possible foreclosure, make sure you know all your options. Contact Sarah at Coldwell Banker or go online to eFannieMae.com. We believe in home ownership whether we’re helping people buy, sell or just keep their current home!

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Tulsa Ranked No 5

A study recently released by Relocate-America.com, a source of community information and real estate resources for those who are relocating ranked Tulsa No. 5 on a new list of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. More than 2000 cities were evaluated on such factors as economic growth, education, employment prospects, air and water quality, crime rate and housing options.
“The affordability of housing in the Tulsa area continues to attract interest from other parts of the country”, said Sam Rader, President of Coldwell RaderGroup Realtors. “While the average sales price of homes SOLD in the metropolitan area has continued to increase during 2008, homes here remain among the most affordable in the U.S. Hopefully, this Top 5 ranking will make even more people aware of our great housing values.”
Relocate-America’s Top 5 Places to Live
1. Charlotte, N.C.
2. San Antonio, TX
3. Chattanooga, TN
4. Greenville, SC
5. Tulsa, OK


NOTE: Oklahoma City was in the Top 100 list but not the Top 10.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com