“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
Judy was amazing! She walked through our house prior to listing it and gave us some tips and tricks on how to appeal to buyers! We made some minor changes- take down the deer heads, move some furniture, etc. and then listed the house! Our house sold in less than 24 hours for over asking price, and Judy handled everything for us. It was so incredibly easy! We signed some paperwork and that was it, our house was sold! Highly recommend her!
Working with Judy was absolutely an amazing experience. Judy has so much knowledge about the housing market and locations and knows updating and renovating tips and tricks. Judy focuses on you during the whole house buying process. She truly looks out for what is best for you. When I was looking to buy my first house, Judy went above and beyond in my search. Not only did I give her a challenging task between budget, location, time restrictions, and needs, and not to mention a crazy housing market, Judy was 100% up to the task. Judy went with me to every house and heard me through my likes and dislikes. Finally, she found me the perfect home, but she made sure that I was in a good location where I would feel safe. I genuinely think Judy was looking out for me through the entire process as if I was one of her children. I couldn’t have found my perfect first home without the amazing help of Judy, and I cannot wait to build my life in my new home! Anyone would be so lucky to have Judy as a Realtor ®!
Born and raised in Perry, OK, Judy Yetter is truly a native Oklahoman. After graduating from Perry High School, she attended Oklahoma State University and Southern Nazarene University, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.
Before entering the real estate field, Judy sold small business phone systems. As a full-time, full-service agent, she has been helping buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs since 2000. She is an expert in the markets, and inventories, in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Judy specializes in short sales, relocation, residential, luxury homes, new construction, lake properties, acreage estates, multigenerational homes, commercial projects, and firsttime home buyers. She is familiar with residential listings in the OKC Metro and surrounding communities, including Edmond, where she lives.
A Multi-Million Dollar Producer, Judy attributes her success to hard work and professionalism. Dedicated to her clients’ best interest, she takes them through the entire real estate transaction from listing to closing, educating them each step of the way. “I believe in being honest and loyal to my customers,” Judy says. “I share my experience, so their experience is the best it can be. My business is built on principles of loyalty, trust, and unwavering customer service.”
Judy received the 2019 International Sterling Society Award, the USAA Real Estate Rewards Network Specialist Award, Movers Advantage Award, and Military Specialist Award.
When not selling real estate, Judy enjoys reading, swimming, boating, and spending time with her grown children.
Mary Fitzpatrick has joined Chinowth & Cohen Realtors’ OKC office as Broker. Mary is an Oklahoma City native and has been a full-time realtor serving OKC and Edmond since 2006. She obtained her Brokers license in 2018 and began training and assisting Realtors just beginning their careers in real estate.
Mary began her career working in sales for Justice Homes, Inc. where she worked closely with clients, helping them sell their current home while assisting them with the selection process of their new home. It was this experience that led her to the decision to enter real estate as a full-time career.
In addition to her Brokers License, Fitzpatrick holds the credentials of Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Mediator for the Oklahoma Association of Realtors (OAR).
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors’ new Social Media Coordinator in OKC, was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. Kacie attended the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated in 2018, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Kacie has a 2-year-old son named Cooper. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to the lake and beach. With previous experience as the Marketing Director for Chick-fil-A of Edmond and as a Social Media Coordinator for a local feed & seed store, and food truck, she has a variety of marketing/social media experience. She assists Chinowth & Cohen Realtors with all of their social media needs such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She also helps with content ideas, how to engage with followers, how to increase followers and how to create advertisements through social media. She has always had a passion for real estate and is excited to work at her dream job. If you ever have any questions regarding social media, she is here to help!
Jana was born and raised in the Oklahoma City/Edmond area, where she has amassed over 26 years in graphic design experience and a BA Degree, in Graphic Design, from UCO. Her first professional graphic design job was with The Edmond Sun newspaper. And her most experience has been in the horse industry, producing two monthly horse publications, the NRHA Reiner magazine, and Speedhorse magazine. The National Reining Horse Association is also where she’s gained the most experience in branding by co-developing a brand standard guidelines book.
The real estate industry is where Jana has always wanted to work and to learn more about. So far, she’s hit her bucket list for dream jobs! Magazine publication and the Real Estate Industry.
Jana has three lovely grandkids, which she is very involved, a few dogs and a couple of cats. She loves to go to her lake house as often as possible.
Dave has worked in Media, in OKC, for over 25 years! He has worn many hats, including radio personality, producer, graphic/web designer, photographer, and audio mixologist. His motto is, “whatever it takes to get the job done.” Dave is a creative force that doesn’t sweat the small stuff. If you’re looking for him, you’ll likely find him flying his drones or sitting in the shade, with a line in the water.
BARTLESVILLE
2321 Nowata Place, Ste A | Bartlesville, OK
(918) 333-2222 | Fax: (918) 876-1738
BIXBY
7510 E 111th St S | Bixby, OK | (918) 943-3009 • f: (918) 9433155
BROKEN ARROW
2625 S Elm Place | Broken Arrow, OK (918) 259-0000 | f: (918) 259-0008
CARLTON LANDING 69 Lower Greenway | Eufaula, OK 74432 | (405) 205-7830
COWETA 128 N Broadway St | Coweta, OK 918) 279-6227 | f: (918) 279-6698
EDMOND
2619 Kelley Point Parkway | Edmond, OK | (405) 330-0031
GRAND LAKE
29980 S 566 Rd | Afton, OK | (918) 257-7164 | f: (918) 257-7165
KAREN BLEVIN’S OFFICE
LEASING/PROPERTY MGMT
8988 S Sheridan Rd, Suite J | Tulsa, OK (918) 392-0901 | f: (918) 392-3336
MIDTOWN TULSA
1441 E 41st St | Tulsa, OK | (918) 392-9900 | f: (918) 392-9904
MUSKOGEE
1806 Chandler Rd. | Muskogee, OK | (918) 537-2263
NICHOLS HILLS
2814 W Country Club Dr | Oklahoma City, OK | (405) 843-8188
OWASSO
13512 E 116th St N | Owasso, OK
(918) 392-9990 | f: (918) 392-9991
SAND SPRINGS
3702 South Hwy 97 | Sand Springs, OK
(918) 419-2333 | f: (918) 419-2323
SKIATOOK
500 W Rogers Blvd. | Skiatook, OK | (918) 578-6820
SOUTH TULSA
8 CHINOWITH & COHEN REALTORS®Chinowth & Cohen Realtors is the largest independently owned real estate company in Northeastern Oklahoma. The brokerage opened in 2004 with 25 sales associates; since then it has grown to over 500+ agents with 11 locations surpassing one billion dollars in sales in 2017. Boasting 75 years and three generations of real estate history and expertise, Chinowth & Cohen is rooted in tradition and family.
Sheryl began her career working at her father’s real estate company, where she quickly became a top producer, mentored associates and managed offices. In 2004, Sheryl cofounded Chinowth & Cohen Realtors, opening the brokerage with only one office and 25 sales associates. As CEO, Sheryl has grown the company to over 800 associates and 16 offices in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City surrounding areas, making it the largest independent real estate company in Oklahoma. She has won numerous awards including Luxury Real Estate’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Tulsa Business Journal’s “Influential Woman in Business” Award, RISMedia and Real Trends’ “Power Broker” recognition and more.
Originally from New York, Lee learned about real estate from his grandfather who purchased, sold and managed real estate in Manhattan. In the 1990s, Lee owned a commercial brokerage in Miami, Florida, when he created a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust), which went public in 1996. Upon his arrival to Tulsa in 1999, Lee worked at various residential and commercial brokerages and eventually partnered with Sheryl Chinowth to form Chinowth & Cohen Realtors as well as C&C Commercial Realtors.
Leland attended the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine prior to launching his robust real estate career. In his first year as an associate, Leland sold a record $11 million. He has helped mentor and train agents for nearly 15 years and has been the President of Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors, MLS President and has been named one of Tulsa Business Journal’s 20 “Men of Distinction” and was voted one of Tulsa Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” Leland is currently the President of Chinowth & Cohen Realtors.
Taylor is an attorney with a degree in Finance from the University of Oklahoma School of Business and a JD from the University of Tulsa College of Law. After becoming a licensed realtor in 2007 and a licensed broker in 2010, Taylor obtained his title insurance license in 2012 and joined the Board of Directors for Bartlesville Association of Realtors in 2015. The following year, Taylor was one of Tulsa Business and Legal News’ 40 Under 40 and later won the Oklahoma Bar Association Business and Corporate Law Award in 2019 and 2020 as well as multiple CALI Awards.
We leverage the power of our significant social network when marketing your new listing. Using blog posts, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, we place your home in front of a wide audience of potential buyers.
Targeted Social Media posts allow us to laser focus ads to possible buyers based on dozens of behavioral, geographic, and demographic matrix. We use your property location, price, and unique characteristics to showcase your home to Facebook users who most closely match your ideal buyer.
REAL ESTATE “OUTSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY” AWARD
As a real estate agent, part of the value of your services is your ability to create and implement a successful marketing plan. These days, standard real estate marketing strategies incorporate digital marketing materials. Featuring virtual tours on your site is an elegant way to signal to clients that you’re aware of cutting-edge technological solutions and that your services include a versatile marketing toolkit. They’ll be impressed by your property listings and your marketing savvy.
Our professional video tours establish the sense of ownership that is crucial to nudging clients towards finalizing the real thing. Virtual tours allow clients to tour the property on their own time and at their own pace, giving them a sense of personal connection. You can enhance this sense of connection by adding virtual tours to a suite of other interactive features. The more time and energy they invest, the more likely they’ll feel committed to reaching out to you with an inquiry.
Our highly trained Videographers will give your property a true 3-D experience! Our brains are hard-wired to think visually, constantly calculating distances and depths. Videos are flat and tours with just 360 degree photos don’t offer that unique Matterport Dollhouse View. Plus Matterport makes it easy to capture large properties with automatic alignment. Only Matterport offers the easiest to create and most immersive experience for marketing Real Estate. It’s the closest you can get to actually being there.
If there is one universal truth about home buyers, it’s that they are terrible at visualizing space. Is your property unique? Palacial? An acrege with natural beauty? Our drone footage will show it all! Most listing photography does little to help. For example, say your listing has a huge 3 acre backyard, but 75 percent of it is obscured by trees. The photo on your listing makes it look tiny. With a drone video, you can capture the entire yard in one video and show buyers just how big a space it really is.
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First impressions have a major impact on potential buyers. Try to imagine what a potential buyer will see when they approach your house for the first time and walk through each room. Ask your Realtor® for advice; they know the marketplace and what helps a home sell. Here are some tips to present your home in a positive manner:
• Mow and edge the lawn regularly, and trim the shrubs.
• Make your entry inviting: paint your front door and buy a new front door mat.
• Paint or replace the mailbox, if needed.
• If screens or windows are damaged, replace or repair them.
• Make sure the front steps are clear and hazard-free.
• Ensure that all exterior lights are working.
• Shampoo carpeting or replace if worn. Clean tile floors, particularly the caulking.
• Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear larger. If possible, remove and/or store excess furniture, and avoid extension cords in plain view.
• Make sure that the pool and/or spa are kept clean.
• Keep everything clean. A messy or dirty home will cause prospective buyers to notice every flaw.
• Clear all clutter from counter tops.
• Close the windows to eliminate street noise.
• Let the light in. Raise shades, open blinds, pull back the curtains and turn on the lights.
• Get rid of odors such as tobacco, pets, cooking, etc. But don’t overdo air fresheners or potpourri. Fresh baked bread and cinnamon can make a positive impact.
• Send pets away or secure them away from the house, and be sure to clean up after them.
• If possible you, your pets, and your children should be gone while your home is being shown.
• Clean trash cans and put them out of sight.
• Keep the garage door closed and the driveway clear. Park autos and campers away from your home during showings.
• Hang clean attractive guest towels in the bathrooms.
• Check the sink and tub are scrubbed and unstained.
• Make beds with attractive spreads.
• Stash or throw out newspapers, magazines, junk mail.
Be as flexible and accommodating to the buyer’s schedule as possible. We want to avoid having missed opportunites if at all possible.
Make sure everyone in the home is informed when showings are to happen so they can keep their spaces clean.
Keep up with daily messes. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters before leaving for the day.
Avoid strong-smelling foods: keep your meal prep as neutral and simple as possible.
Keep pet areas clean: clean up after your pets immediately and wash their bedding regularly. Hide pet food or litter. Not everyone is a pet person and it may hinder their ability to picture themselves living there.
Open blinds and curtains and let in as much natural light as possible. Leave lights on before you leave for a showing.
Empty trash cans to avoid any odors. Try and empty trash cans nightly so that the home is fresh smelling when you leave for the day.
Keep room temperature comfortable. This demonstrates to buyers that HVAC is working properly.
Make sure you place all valuables and prescriptions out of site and in a safe place.
Having a seller present can make buyers feel awkward. We want to make the buyers feel at home and stay awhile.
When it comes time to show your property, here are some suggestions that will create a smooth and successful process!
» During the listing period, maintain the home in ready-to-show condition with beds made, clutter removed, dishes put away and so forth.
» Showcase your home as if you are receiving guests. Turn on lights or open drapes, place flowers in vases, hang your best towels, light a fire in the fireplace if it’s cold outside, and play soft background music.
» During a showing, try to step out for a cup of coffee or run a few errands. The potential buyer will feel more relaxed if allowed to view your home without any distractions.
» Make sure your pets are confined to a safe and out of the way place. If at all possible, take your pets with you to the park or on an errand run during a showing. Please hide all pet bowls and supplies.
» In some cases, silence can be golden. If you are present for the showing, it’s best to reserve comments until the buyer has left your home.
» For safety purposes, it’s wise to show the home to a buyer only if the associate working with them is present. You should also put away your valuable items, such as jewelry and collectibles.
ALWAYS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME ANY TIME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS!
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Your home receives the most exposure to the greatest number of potential buyers within the first 14-30 days on the market. Pricing at fair market value from the beginning ensures the highest number of interested buyers see the home. As time passes, perceived value decreases, resulting in a lower sales price.
• Schedule Appointment
• Review Pre-Listing Materials
• Meet with Your Elite Agent
• Discuss Key Selling Points of Home
• Select Home Selling Program
• Determine Fair Market Listing Value
• Sign Listing Paperwork
• Pre-Listing Home Inspection
• Repair, Declutter and Clean According to Recommendations
• Complete Seller’s Real Property Disclosure Statement
• Professional Photography
• Install For Sale Sign with Text Code (where possible)
• Launch Marketing Preparation
• Design Flyers
• Chinowth & Cohen Website
• Complete MLS Data Entry
• Post as Coming Soon on Chinowth & Cohen Website
• Coming Soon Marketing on: –Facebook –Zillow –Twitter –Realtor.com
• Receive Offers
• Review Offers Together
• Negotiate Offers
• Accept Offer and Begin Title Process
• Possibly Negotiate Back-up Offer
• Home Inspection
• Survey, Termite Inspection, HOA Doc Review
• Clear Title Contingencies
• Schedule Signing Closing Docs
• Remove Personal Items from Home
• Close Sale And Hand Over Key
• Activate on MLS
• Broker’s Open
• Office Preview
• Open House
• PPC and Facebook Campaigns
• Private Showings
• Strategy Discussions Based on Feedback
• Video Marketing on YouTube
• Weekly Feedback
If your Chinowth & Cohen Agent has exceeded your expectations, then we’d love for you to referus to your friends and family!
Factors Impacting Sales Price:
Recent Sales
Competition
Timing
Financing
Special Conditions
Regardless of what you paid, what you owe, how much you want, or what any other agent may say they can sell your house for, in the end it is the Buyers who will determine the selling price.
What You Paid What You Owe
What You Need to Buy Your Next Property Sentimental Value
What Your Neighbor Thinks
Closing is when funds and documents are transferred in order to transfer ownership of the property to the buyer. The escrow officer will look over the contract and find out what payments are owed by who, prepare documents for closing, perform the closing, make sure all payoffs are completed, the buyer’s title is recorded, and that you recieve payoffs that are due to you.
The transfer of funds may include payoffs to:
Seller’s mortgage company as well as any lien holders
Local government, if any property taxes are due
Third-party service providers
Real estate agents, for payment of commission
Sellers, if any there are any proceeds from the sale of the home.
The transfer of documents may include:
The deed to the house
Certificate of Title, Bill of Sale, and other real estate related documents
Signed closing intructions and/or settlement statement
Receipts (if needed) for completed repairs, per sales contract
The transfer of property may include:
Recording of the signed deed (completed by third-party) at county courthouse
Post-closing agreement, if seller will need to rent back home for specified time-frame
Exchange of keys, garage door opener, security codes and/or devices, appliance manuels, etc
Homeownership legally transfers to the new owner when the signed deed is recorded at the seller’s local county courthouse
Seller’s commonly pay:
• Mortgage balance and penalties if applicable
• Any claims against your property
• Unpaid assessments on your property
• Real estate agents, for payment of commission
• Title insurance policy
• Home warrenty
Sellers need to bring to closing:
• A government picture ID
• House keys
• Garage door openers
• Mailbox and any other spare keys
Keep copies of the following for taxes:
• Copies of all closing documents
• All home improvement receipts
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Create an inventory sheet of items to move.
Research moving options. You’ll need to decide if yours is a do-ityourself move or if you’ll be using a moving company.
Request moving quotes. Solicit moving quotes from as many moving companies as possible. There can be a large difference between rates and services within moving companies.
Discard unnecessary items. Moving is a great time for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.
Packing materials. Gather moving boxes and packing materials for your move.
Contact insurance companies. (Life, Health, Fire, Auto) You’ll need to contact your insurance agent to cancel/transfer your insurance policy. Do not cancel your insurance policy until you have and closed escrow on the sale.
Seek employer benefits. If your move is work-related your employer may provide funding for moving expenses. Your human resources rep should have information on this policy.
Changing schools. If changing schools, contact new school for registration process.
Contact utility companies. Set utility turnoff date, seek refunds and deposits and notify them of your new address.
Obtain your medical records. Contact your doctors, physicians, dentists, and other medical specialists who made currently be retaining any of your family’s medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities.
Note food inventory levels. Check your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer to use up as much of your perishable food as possible.
Service small engines. For your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce the chance to catch fire during your move.
Protect jewelry and valuables. Transfer jewelry and valuables to safety deposit box so they can not be lost or stolen during your move.
Borrowed and rented items. Return items which you may have borrowed or rented. Collect items borrowed to others.
Plan your itenerary. Make plans to spend the entire day at the house or at least until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at the sitters for the day.
Change of address. Visit USPS for change of address form.
Bank accounts. Notify bank of address change. Make sure to have a money order for paying the moving company if you are tansferring or closing accounts.
Service automobiles. If automobiles will be driven long distances, you’ll want to have them serviced for a trouble-free drive.
Cancel services. Notify any remaining service providers (newspapers, lawn services, etc) of your move.
Start packing. Begin packing for your new location.
Travel items. Set aside items you’ll need while traveling and those needed until your new home is established. Make sure these are not packed in the moving truck!
Scan your furniture. Check furniture for scratches and dents before so you can compare notes with your mover on moving day.
Prepare floor plan. Prepare floor plan for your new home. This will help avoid confusion for you and your movers.
Review the house. Once the house is empty, check the entire house (closets, the attic, basement, etc) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.
Sign the bill of lading. Once you’re satisfied with the mover’s packing your items into the truck, sign the bill of lading. If possible, accompany your mover while the moving truck is being weighed.
Double check with your mover. Make sure your mover has the new address and your contact informaton should they have any questions during your move.
Vacate your home. Make sure the utilities are off, doors and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent you’ve left the property.
