Edmond Oklahoma Real Estate Information

BUYERS
There are many factors to consider in choosing residential property. Among other parameters are location, value, crime, schools, and taxes. To help you organize your choices, Keller Williams offers a list of considerations and action items for choosing a home.

Consider Neighborhoods

• Which neighborhoods are convenient to work, family and friends, schools, church and other frequent destinations?
• How do you like the neighborhood ambiance? Is there noise from nearby roadways or industry? Are the streets and yards nicely landscaped? How about family security?
• How are home values in the neighborhood relative to others in the region?
• How are the area schools rated relative to others in the region?
• Are favorite shopping and dining establishments close by?

Consider Particular Homes

• How many bedrooms?
• How many bathrooms?
• Do you want a formal dining room?
• Do you want a yard? Do you need a fenced yard?
• How much car storage? Do you require a garage?
• Are you looking for a particular style home? One or two story? Perhaps one with a detached guest house?
• What other features are important to you? Swimming pool, fireplace, extra-large closets, room for a home office?
• Would you consider a house that needs updating?
• Do you prefer new construction?
• Consider Financing
• How expensive a house can you afford?
• What can you do to improve your credit rating?

Getting Organized
You can answer some of these questions yourself.

• Look through the real estate ads in area newspapers and magazines to get a feel for housing availability and pricing.
• Visit open houses on weekends. It costs nothing, might give you some additional ideas and help narrow your choice of neighborhoods.
• Get a copy of your credit report and verify accuracy.
• Do not add to your debt. Pay down debts as much as you can.
• For help with these and other questions:
• Contact a Realtor® for halp with these and other questions.

How a Professional Realtor® Helps You
The goal of a professional real estate broker is to save you time and money and most of all, find the best value in a home that meets your wants and needs. This goal is accomplished because:

• Your Realtor® is trained to analyze your financial condition, determine how expensive a house you can reasonably qualify for, and help you arrange that financing.
• An agent should intimately know the region and focus your search in appropriate neighborhoods.
• A Realtor® can access the Multiple Listing Service and produce a list of available properties that match your criteria.
• A Realtor® will set up appointments to tour the homes that interest you. Many homes are readily available through lock boxes accessed only by licensed real estate agents.
• A skilled Realtor® can determine fair prices to bid on property by researching comparable area sales, by analyzing current market conditions, and through hard-won experience. The value of this service should not be underestimated!
• Your Realtor® will help you complete the paperwork required to submit an offer for property. He or she will standby waiting for acceptance or a counter offer and advise you on what to do next.
• Finally, your Realtor® will follow up by arranging home inspections, appraisals and attend the closing to assure the transaction goes smoothly.

Why Choose a Keller Williams Agent?
Our standards of customer service are highest in the industry. Most of our brokers are multi million dollar producers, and a large part of that success is due to business from prior referrals. That repeat business comes from a dedication to first rate customer service.

• Keller Williams brokers are trained and highly experienced in home finance. They have a range of contacts in the mortgage industry, know the many options available and will match your needs with the best deal possible.
• All of our brokers have extensive experience in the Edmond Metro area. We have experts on real estate opportunities in virtually every community and neighborhood in the region.
• Our brokers have the experience and know-how to determine fair values for property.
• Keller Williams brokers are fully trained in the latest industry techniques and products.
• Our brokers are backed by solid, experienced management from the local to the national level.

Contact Ron and Susan Ivey today for further information on buying a home


Ron and Susan Ivey
Keller Williams Realty
Toll Free 1-800-203-4645
Local (405) 330-2626
10 E. Campbell
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034