Selling Your Home is a Price War, Not a Beauty Contest

Many home sellers are learning the important trends which affect the real estate markets.  Market pressures from bank-owned home sales where banks are eager to drop prices in order to move the house off the company books, has created a new bread of home buyer who are more detached from the emotions of the home purchse.

 

In many cases (not all), I have given advice to be more price competitive rather than condition competitive.  The pocket of the market your home falls into is a critical factor in how you should plan to market your home but need less to say, the demands by home buyers have changed courses and left traditional advice off the track.  Make sure you enter the home selling market fully prepared before you use old advice expecting successful results in a new market.

 

Darryl Baskin is a an active real estate broker for McGraw Reators in Tulsa, OK assisting home buyer and home sellers and hosts a weekly radio and television talk shows on New/Talk KRMG and KWHB TV47.

Tulsa, OK Represented at Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents

Tulsa, Oklahoma's stable market was a highlight at the 2009 Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents Spring Conference in Las Vegas.  Darryl Baskin, a member of the Board of Regents, presented market activity to the group and described market trends including Tulsa's story of resilience in the wake of the national real estate crisis.

 

The Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents is regarded as the most influencial group of luxury real estate brokers in the world. The Luxury Property Group at McGraw Realtors is the exclusive Regent member representing luxury homes in Tulsa, OK.  Members of The Luxury Property Group at McGraw Realtors include Darryl Baskin, Timothy Hayes, and Peter McGraw.

 

Luxury homes for sale in the Tulsa, OK metro area including, Jenks, Bixby, and Broken Arrow 

International Tales of Real Estate Sing Same Tune

I visited with Andreas.. Demetriou of World Properties and Investments of Athens, Greece at the Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate said the real estate market in Greece slowed in June of 2008 - the same story as the United States markets. Many international buyers with money have taken advantage of the low property values in Greece, he said. It is pretty amazing how the economy has become so global in such aa relatively short period of time. Tulsa, Oklahoma's luxury home market has seen a similar trend as sales for area home over one million dollars is up from the same period in 2008.

The Luxury Property Group at McGraw Realtors in Tulsa, OK luxury property for sale is listed for sale at www.darrylbaskin.com/luxury

A Day at Jenks School Second Grade Mrs. Petreikis Class

Fwd: Tulsa Metro Chamber - Tulsa Named Best Place to Live in the U.S.

Tulsa Named Best Place to Live in the U.S. The country's best-kept secret it out. Relocate America has declared Tulsa the No. 1 place to live in the U.S.  Relocate America's TOP 100 Places To Live! list is compiled using data regarding local economy, housing, education, employment, crime, parks and recreation, and other statistics used to make home-buying decisions. Communities around the country are nominated by residents, and information is submitted about neighborhoods, the city's beauty, the quality of schools, recreational activities and economic growth. The TOP 100 Places to Live! list is published annually. "This ranking corroborates exactly what the Chamber uses to sell the Tulsa region 365 days of the year," said Mike Neal, president and CEO.  "We are fairing much better during the national recession than many of our peer cities because of our diversified industries, quality of life and cost of living." The Tulsa region is our product.  The Chamber is using this ranking and others like it to tell our story.  The Tulsa region is experiencing resurgence due to investments made by the community in Vision 2025, streets, Four to Fix the County, education and private business.   These investments are paying huge dividends to our community. The Tulsa region is on the radar screens of site location consultants and existing businesses looking to expand in our market.   But most importantly the Tulsa region is now on the radar screens of new college graduates and young talent because Tulsa is home to the nation's largest group, Tulsa's Young Professionals.   Tulsa has also been identified as the fifth best city in the nation to ride out the recession, according to Forbes.com. "We have one of the strongest real estate markets in the country, and Tulsa is experiencing job growth other cities are not during this national recession," said Bob Ball, economist for the Chamber. "Additionally, our cost of living is 11.5 percent below the national average. When you consider all of this quality of life data, Tulsa is an attractive community to both businesses and relocating families." To view the Top 100 Places to Live!, visit RelocateAmerica.com.

Tulsa Metro Chamber 2 West 2nd St. Suite 150 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-585-1201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASA Quarterbacks Club Invitation

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Quarterbacks Club is holding a men's barbecue night at Billy Sims for a no-pressure introduction to what the organization does for children. Men are needed for volunteers to speak for children in court. Come see why. Ask questions. Get answers. Have fun!

As you may or may not be aware, we are in severe need of male volunteers. More than half of our CASA kids are male: and we've only got about 18 guys in our volunteer corps. That's why we've begun the Tulsa CASA Quarterbacks Club; a sub-organization for men. Men who care about our community. Here's my request to you:

If you know a man that is interested in learning about Tulsa CASA, attached is an invitation to our kick-off Quarterbacks Club event on April 28. It's going to be a really cool thing. Billy Sims is going to speak about CASA; there is a free BBQ dinner. 6-8 p.m. at the Farm Shopping Center, 51st and Sheridan.

We NEED to have MEN there to learn more about CASA. We're not going to make them sign up at this point (because how can you force a man to do anything.....); it's an event to learn about the DIFFERENCE they can make in the life of a child in this community!!!!! Please let me know if you can come and bring a man or two, or six.

Maia Maxwell Weaver

Volunteer Support Coordinator www.tulsacasa.org

On a Mission

Junior Achievement Special Event

 

Junior Achievement to host the Press conference and kick-off reception for JumpStart Your Money Week to raise awareness of financial education issues in Oklahoma

 

Location:                                   Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma

Address:                               3947 S 103rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74146

Date:                                      Tuesday, April 21

Timing:                                  11:30 a.m. Lunch

                                                1 p.m.  Press Conference

 

Media:                                   Representatives of print and TV media are welcome

 

Audience:                             Leaders of the education, private and public sectors

• Jump$tart Your Money Week is a statewide, coordinated effort of the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition and its members to raise awareness of financial education issues in Oklahoma.
• The Jump$tart Your Money Week (JYM Week) provides an opportunity for organizations concerned with the financial education skills of Oklahomans to plan and cooperatively market a wide range of educational events during the last week of April.
• A kick-off reception aims to build awareness, interest and media attention for the JYM Week activities.

 

The JYM Week will work to achieve the following goals:

• Raise awareness of the importance of financial education.
• Demonstrate Oklahoma Jump$tart Partners support of financial education initiatives and opportunities for increased engagement.
• Attract media attention to the JYM Week activities and messages.

 

 

Interview Opportunities:

 

Greg Boyd – President Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma

Kevin Shahan, Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition

Student and Teacher participating in JA BizTown

Luxury Living!

Georgian 2 Story 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bathroom on Private Cul-de-Sac. Built to owners specs. Large Windows & Transoms in every room. Wide plank hardwood throughout. 2 Large Verandas on each level overlooking Saltwater Pool. Exceptional Large Master Suite. Square feet does not include Guest Suite. The address is 1205 Thurman Street and the price is $699,000.  The house is in the Pryor school district in Mayes County. For more information about this home and other Oklahoma real estate for sale, please visit www.darrylbaskin.com    #

 

...Make that THOUSANDS Gathered

Hundreds Gather at Tulsa's LaFortune Park for Tea Party

Congresswoman Mary Fallin Addresses Maverick PAC

Mary Fallin, who has served as Oklahoma Lt Governor, State Senator, Congresswoman, and now running for Governor od Oklahoma addresses members of MavPAC at Cafe Nuvo in Oklahoma City.

Fallin expressed concern about government spending and the idea that government is the answer to all problems.  Additionally, Fallin acknowledges that investors and businesses are afraid to spend money because they do not know what rules the government will come up with next.  The government must step back and aloow people to make money.  It is not evil to make money.

MavPAC is a group of business leaders from across the state of Oklahoma who work to promote business and, in turn, the quality of life for all Oklahomans.

Tulsa Ranks Again

Tulsa has Ranked as one of America's most livable cities again.  This time in Forbes.  This is another aspect to why Tulsa's real estate market has remained strong.

Who are the Investors?

Here is an interesting article from MSN with an accurate look at the foreclosure and investment market in real estate right now.  I found it on target with what I see in Tulsa's housing market.

7606 N 154th East Avenue

4 Bedroom, 2 ½ Bathroom home with wood burning fireplace located at 7606 N 154th East Avenue and the price is $199,900. The house is in the Owasso school district. For more information about this home and other Oklahoma real estate for sale, please visit www.darrylbaskin.com #