Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

May you and your family enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend as we celebrate our freedom!

Buyer's Note

Buyer's it is very important to get pre-approved when beginning to search for a home. Your REALTOR can help get you in touch with a reputable lender.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! I hope that all the father's out there have a wonderful day!

Don't forget that this weekend marks the beginning of the Parade of Homes.

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Seller's Note

Remember that curb appeal is very important when trying to sell your house. The exterior is the first impression a potential buyer gets of your property. Simply planting some flowers for the summer months can add color and attract the eye.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Just the Facts Ma’am!

In late April, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation announced the Buyer Bonus Event, a three-month long national sales promotion. During the Event, sellers are offering buyers 3% of the accepted offer price up to $8,000 credit back at closing to homebuyers who sign an offer before the July 31st deadline. The Buyer Bonus Event was timed to coincide with the April 30th expiration of the government's Homebuyer Tax Credit, extending the benefits of the government program to a much wider audience of potential home buyers.
Since implementing the Buyer Bonus Event on May 1st, 2010, a significant number of Coldwell Banker Select sellers have agreed to participate in the program. So far, the results have been excellent! The sellers offering the Buyer Bonus have been identified in all Coldwell Banker Select advertising and enjoyed increased interest in their homes.
The Buyer Bonus Event must be working because one of our competitors has gone to the trouble to implicate in their advertising the Buyer Bonus Event is illegal in Oklahoma. It is NOT!
If you are thinking of selling your home and would like to learn how the Buyer Bonus Event could help you sell your home, contact at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Another Reason to Thank You!

RIS Media, one of the leaders in real information systems, recently published its 2010 Power Broker Report. In its list of Top 300 real estate companies in the U.S. Coldwell Banker Select, Realtors was honored to be ranked 50th among all brokerages in the country for closed sales in 2009. We also ranked #1 in the State of Oklahoma.
As always, we recognize such achievements are the result of the combined efforts of our sales associates, staff and management. More importantly, we never forget our many customers who continue to trust us with their real estate needs. Thank You!

For help with your real estate needs contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!!

Be sure to thank your mother for everything she has done for you today!

Buyer Bonus Program

With the Homebuyer Tax Credit set to expire on April 30, 2010, Coldwell Banker is working to keep the momentum of the Tax Credit going through the spring and summer selling season. The Coldwell Banker Buyer Bonus Event is a three month long national sales promotion that begins on May 1st and lasts through July 31st, 2010. Sellers participating in the promotion are offering to contribute 3% of the accepted offer price up to $8,000 credit at closing back to homebuyers who consummate a contract before the July 31st deadline.
This event is timed to coincide with the April 30th expiration of the Tax Credit, extending the benefits of the government program to a much wider range of potential homebuyers. For more information about putting this unique program to work selling your home, contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! May you enjoy this wonderful holiday with your loved ones!

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Not Much Time Left

By the time you receive this newsletter, there will approximately 30 days or less remaining for prospective buyers to take advantage of the $6500-$8000 tax credit. To benefit from the tax credit, purchasers must be under contract to buy a home by April 30, 2010 and close that sale on or before June 30, 2010. That leaves a very small window of opportunity for homebuyers to take action!
If you would like to buy a home and receive up to $8000 cash in your pocket, contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com as soon as possible. I will give you more details about the program and help you with the process. Also, remember this tax credit program applies to eligible buyers who currently own a home, but would like to buy a different primary residence. Don’t wait! Time is running out!

Moving....A New Perspective

Okay, so I now understand what it is that I as a realtor ask of my clients when they are listing their homes. I have recently sold my personal home and had to move into a rental house. Actually going through this experience personally has shed new light on my profession and my expectations. It is difficult to have your house on the market...especially with children and pets. Moving can be extremely exhausting and overwhelming...but know that I have "been there, done that"! If you need the help of a Realtor that truly "gets it" give me a call! I'd love to help you with your real estate needs.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

More Than A Sign

One of the most important factors in getting a home SOLD for the maximum value is its condition and appeal. In fact, in today’s market, how a home shows may be the difference between a SALE and NO SALE.
At Coldwell Banker Select Realtors, we recognize the importance of the “showing appeal” of the home, and we actually do something to help our sellers with this important aspect of their home sale. We have an agreement with Buyer’s Eye Design, a professional home staging company, to provide a free consultation to each seller listed with Coldwell Banker Select. The consultation is optional for the seller, but we have been hearing rave reviews from associates and sellers who take advantage of this service.
If you are planning to sell your home and want to get top dollar, contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com to learn more about this unique service and the many other powerful marketing tools we can put to work for you.

NOTE: Statistics compiled from NORES (MLS) data for Tulsa, Creek, Osage, Rogers and Wagoner counties. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Do You Realize?

Three factors in the current residential real estate market are combining to make this a fantastic time to buy a home.
1. The Tax Credit. With an $8000 tax credit available for most first time home buyers and up to a $6500 tax credit for move up purchasers, there is real incentive to get a home under contract before the April 30, 2010 deadline.
2. Low Interest Rates With mortgage interest rates continuing to hold at near record-low levels, the cost of financing a home today means more home for the money. In addition, most experts are predicting higher rates in the not-to-distant future.
3. Affordable Prices All comparisons show home prices in our area are among the most affordable in the country. If, as some suggest, inflation could occur as a result of current economic policy, we could see a significant increase in home prices over the next few years.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

It Is Here!

Every year Coldwell Banker Select Realtors conducts a giant Spring Open House Celebration. During the Celebration, CB Select sales associates will conduct hundreds of open houses and meet lots of prospective home purchasers. As a result of this effort, many homes will be SOLD.
The 2010 Open House Celebration should generate more buyers than ever because of the impending Tax Credit deadline and extremely low interest rates. In fact, this year’s Celebration has been expanded to all weekends in March and April with the exception of April 3-4, which is Easter. Our goal is to give prospective buyers every opportunity to find a home before the April 30, 2010 Tax Credit deadline.
If you are thinking of selling your home and would like to take advantage of the activity generated by the Open House Celebration, contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com. I am already scheduling open houses and want to include your home.

Lucky #13

It’s official! The data is in and the stats have been compiled. For the 13th consecutive year, Coldwell Banker Select Realtors SOLD more homes in the greater Tulsa area during 2009 than any other real estate company. In fact, throughout the year more than 1 out of every 5 homes SOLD was marketed successfully by Coldwell Banker.
Of course, we always recognize that the only purchase or sale that is important to the customer is their own. Plus, we know we cannot rest on our laurels. We are already working to improve our marketing programs for 2010. Finally, we always remember our success is ultimately dependent on the continued loyalty and patronage of our many customers. We thank you!

NOTE: Statistics compiled from NORES (MLS) data for Tulsa, Creek, Osage, Rogers and Wagoner counties. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

Happy Super Bowl Sunday

May the best team win!

When it comes to real estate needs, Coldwell Banker Select and their "team" of realtors can't be beat! Please contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com for more information about buying and / or selling your home.

IT’S COMING!

During March and April Coldwell Banker Select Realtors will be holding its annual Spring Open House Celebration. During that time Coldwell Banker sales associates will be conducting hundreds of open houses and meeting lots of prospective home buyers. Many homes will be SOLD as a result of this concentrated marketing effort.
If you are thinking of selling your home and want to take advantage of this most effective marketing program, contact me as soon as possible for more information. I will make sure your home is included in our Open House Celebration!

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

NOTICE!

Over the next three months an unusual combination of circumstances will combine to make this the best time in years to buy a home. First, the federal Tax Credit program provides up to an $8000 tax credit for buyers who have not owned a home for at least 3 years. In addition, there is a $6500 tax credit available for “move up” buyers who have owned a home for 5 of the past 8 years.
Second, home mortgage interest rates continue to hover around the 5.0% range, but they are forecast to go higher during the second half of this year.
Third, home prices in our market continue to be among the most affordable in the country. The average home price in Tulsa is still well below most other cities in the U.S.
Act now to take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity. Contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com to get all of the details.

cbTulsa.com is now on your PC or on your Phone

Coldwell Banker Select has implemented CBTulsa.com Mobile. Just type “cbTulsa.com” into your phone’s browser and you will be automatically redirected to our CBTulsa Mobile Site. With this mobile-friendly site, buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area now have easy-to-use tools to search the most up-to-date MLS listings, as well as Coldwell Banker featured properties, all from the CBTulsa Mobile Site with Coldwell Banker agent contact information. It’s just another reason we sell more homes in the Greater Tulsa area than anyone!

The CBTulsa Mobile Site:

· Displays all pictures and content from all MLS listings in a mobile-friendly format.

· Lets buyers search for properties & open houses based on price, bedrooms, & more.

· Gives buyers the ability to save properties.

· The Address Quick Find allows you to pull up any MLS listing by property address.

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com

An Unbelievable Opportunity

“Buy Low, Sell High” is a familiar and sound investment strategy. Unfortunately, many of us either fail to recognize or act at the appropriate time, especially when it comes to the Buy Low part of the strategy. It is my opinion that a unique opportunity is going to exist in our local real estate market over the next four months. In fact, I believe a unique combination of events make the next four months the best time ever to buy a home in this market! Let me explain! Basically, three factors combine to create this opportunity.

1. Record Low Interest Rates Interest rates for home mortgages continue to be available at record low rates. At the time of this writing, rates for a 30-year fixed loan are in the 4 ½ - 5% range. At 4.75%, the monthly principle and interest payment on a $100,000 loan is only $521.65. Interest rates are forecast to increase, maybe significantly, in the not-too-distant future.

2. Affordable Home Prices Home prices in the greater Tulsa market continue to be among the most affordable in the nation. Furthermore, many experts are predicting dramatic inflation will occur during the next few years. When and if inflation rears its ugly head, home prices could rise quickly, making homes less affordable with every increase. On the other hand, equity in a home could increase dramatically.

3. The Tax Credit In November Congress extended and expanded the $8,000 Tax Credit for first time homebuyers to include a $6,500 credit for “Move-up” buyers who have owned a home for five of the past eight years. To be eligible for the Tax Credits, buyers must have purchased a home by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010.


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Happy New Year!!

May 2010 be a prosperous year for you and you family!


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Happy New Year!!

For more information contact me at slaunchbaugh@cbtulsa.com