Homebuilder Brings “Old Fashioned” Craftsmanship.

Bruce Gardner of Gardner Construction LLC, has been building homes in Tulsa for more than 25 years. His experience as a builder goes beyond being a coordinator of protocol. From high rises to 10,000 square foot estates, he utilizes an understanding of how homes are built and delivers an artisans approach to “old fashion” craftsmanship. The real significance of the entire building process is “why you do what you do,” says Bruce. Today homes are being outfitted with all the bells and whistles but the pillars of excellence cannot be replaced by a temporal façade of appliance packages and light fixtures.
It is assumed by most home buyers that builders will practice good “know-how” in order to erect and construct a house ready for market. Realtor Darryl Baskin says “Builders are managers of a construction project so having a knowledgeable manage of you home project is critical to having a competently constructed home at completion.” With more than 250 registered homebuilders in the Greater Tulsa area, deciding on a builder can be extremely difficult. Often, processes of building are subcontracted out to task doers. Although subcontractors are expected to be qualified for the specific job, importance is lost when the assignment is completed. The crew packs up and then leaves the home site. Having good contractors for special projects and installations is important but does not always mean excellence for the finished home. True craftsmanship must remain rooted in exercising skill and proficiency from start to finish and this begins with the builder. Bruce combines the know-why with the know-how to create a finished home with the features of excellence that a home buyer wants.

For more information on Gardner Construction visit http://darrylbaskin.com/gardner_construction

Tulsa’s Current Market Activity

Tulsa's real estate market is doing well – stable - unlike the rest of the country. We did not enjoy the rocketing prices but aren't suffering the plummeting fall either. For your own protection, in case you have real estate investments, be aware that residential plats were very high last year and that indicates a scenario for potential overbuilding. That hasn't happened (and may not) but the lots are there and the potential exists. My commercial real estate department is unbelievably busy. I would expect a cycle to show a normal downturn after the numbers of current and proposed projects are completed.

Emerald Falls Delays Golf Course Opening

Emerald Falls Golf Course, has delayed the opening of the course due to record rainfall in the area. Emerald Falls golf course is part of the Adventure Community concept where new homes have just been completed by James Applegate of Applegate Properties and Tom Morris of E-Magine Homes among other home builders.

Home Buyers Buy Homes; Make Sure Your Realtor Knows This

It was an interesting conversation I had with a real estate broker who was pleading her case for how much she deserved to keep a listing she had been trying to sell for nearly two years. She told me she had worked so hard to sell the property and had indeed sold the property once and the seller was just not reasonable therefore the sale was lost. Intrigued, I asked the home seller for the story about the buyer he ran away. "All I asked for was more earnest money at a time when the so-called buyer did not close at the time he agreed. We had been in contract with this 'buyer' for 90 days-during which my house was off the market and I was losing valuable selling time."

I would have fired the previous broker too. Home buyers should be defined as people who buy homes- actually close on them. Until then, they are home shoppers and good Realtors know the difference. Make sure your Realtor is clear about what they expect of home buyers and how they will protect your interests during the sale of your home.

HOME SELLER'S TIP: REALTORS SHOULD NEVER BE HIRED SOLELY ON THE TASKS THEY WILL PERFORM FOR YOU (OPEN HOUSES, ADS, AND GIMMICKS.) YOUR PRIMARY GOAL SHOULD BE TO SELL YOUR HOME. YOU ARE NOT PAYING AN HOURLY WAGE. INSTEAD, YOU ARE PAYING FOR AN ACCOMPLISHED GOAL.

darryl baskin is a broker-associate with mcgraw realtors in tulsa, oklahoma. For information about darryl's service to home sellers and home buyers, call 800-942-9312 or visit www.darrylbaskin.com.