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A product of The Norman Transcript • 4.5 5.2 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014 3824 APEX CT.
NORTHWEST 3000 LOCHINVER
OPEN SAT 10-6; SUN-WED 1-6 TODD@WESTPOINT-HOMES.COM
309 TURNBERRY DRIVE.
641-0447
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-5
MUST SEE! 3 bedrooms/2 1/2 baths. Open concept! Study with built-in desk and bookshelves. 2 dining areas. Sprinkler system. Oversized 3 car garage. Corner lot! Side entry garage. Granite. Italian marble. Walk-in shower. Wood floors. Stainless steel appliances. Large backyard for a pool! WESTPOINT HOMES
TODD@WESTPOINT-HOMES.COM
3816 LORINGS ROAD
641-0447
OPEN SUN 2-4
(36th and Tecumseh, north to Carrington, west to Brownwood, south to Lorings.)
GORGEOUS HOME W/EVERYTHING YOU WANT, mint condition and move-in ready! Open and split floor plan w/dream kitchen, granite, stainless appliances, serving bar, double ovens, security system, plantation shutters, insulated garage, master suite w/jetted tub, large shower, bonus room upstairs. Fabulous landscaping, sprinkler system, backs to greenbelt and across street from park. Neighborhood pools and clubhouse nearby. $354,900. Call Tray Holley @ 822-6060. #270650 DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.
722 SEDONA
WWW.DONCIES.COM
329-0256
OPEN SATURDAY 2-4
(From SE 12th and Tecumseh, West to Red Canyon Ranch, North to Sedona, West to home. Located just across from city park)
GREAT OPEN PLAN IN RED CANYON RANCH. Conveniently located on a hill directly across the street from the neighborhood park you can sit on your front porch with a view! With 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms a separate study this beautifully equipped home is a crowd pleaser. The kitchen features more than ample quartz counter tops, stainless appliances and oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Study or 2nd living could easily serve as formal dining. Built by Ideal Homes with Energystar Certification. Listed at $248,000. Hosted by Steve Morren, Broker ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES STERLING REAL ESTATE
STEVEMORREN.COM
GREAT WESTSIDE PATIO HOME. Large living space w/stone fireplace. Beautiful new manufactured handscraped wood flooring in living room. Newer tile in bathroom. Great floor plan with 2 beds and 2 full baths down. 1 large bed up with loft and craft room. Low maintenance lot, entire back yard is a low maintenance deck! The property is a single, not a duplex. $199,900. Call Karen McIntosh @ 590-2763. #269122 DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.
WWW.DONCIES.COM
2217 DIANA DRIVE
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-5
From 24th NE & Robinson. South on NE 24th to Jackson. West to 23rd NE. North to Alameda Park Dr. West to Diana Drive.
BEAUTIFUL! NEW CONSTRUCTION! Open, bright & airy design. 3 bed; 2 bath; 2 car; Covered patio; Granite counters; Gas stove; Large pantry; Lot’s of storage space! New home warranty. Hosted by: Todd Wiens 405-641-0447 WESTPOINT HOMES
TODD@WESTPOINT-HOMES.COM
(From Rock Creek Rd. and NW 48th, go east to Las Colinas Addition and north to Rolling Woods.)
NEW CONSTRUCTION!! With Majestic Fine Homes your family’s new home will have some amazing features: granite countertops, custom built cabinets, all the outside walls are 2x6, wood floors in dining room, living room, entry, and hallway. Tandem 3 car garage, custom lighting kitchen island, high ceilings, 3 bedroom + study that could be a 4th bedroom. Also pre-wired for surround sound. New home with breathtaking valley views. $423,000. Call Mahnaz Partou @ 979-7462. #268412
4512 FOUNTAIN VIEW
329-0256
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4
(Tecumseh and NW 48th, south to Fountain View Drive, east to property.)
EXTRAORDINARY NEW BUILD by Custom Builders of Oklahoma! 4 Beds, 2 down and 2 up. Great Room, Formal Dining, Study, Bonus Room, Media Room. Outdoor living with Wood Burning Fireplace & Kitchen, 4 Car Insulated Garage, Storm Shelter. Features include: Architectural Designed Ceilings, Wrought Iron Staircase & Front Door, Plank Wood Floor, Custom Built Wood Cabinetry, SS Gas Range/Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerate, Whole House Audio, Butler’s Pantry, Granite Counters, Central Vacuum System, & Sprinklers. $668,900. Call Carol Lindley @ 401-0246. #267464 DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.
WWW.DONCIES.COM
641-0447
SOUTHEAST 1228 BENSON
OEPN SUN 2-4
(Boyd and Classen, East to Oklahoma, North to Mockingbird, East to Benson. North to home.) MINT CONDITION W/UPDATES including granite in kitchen and master bath, all windows insulated double pane, new roof 2008. Open floor plan, 2 living areas with large formal dining, wet bar, cedar closet. Huge master bedroom and 2 large bedrooms all with wide doorways. Large patio with great views and privacy on a quiet street in wonderful neighborhood. $309,900. Hosted by Whitney Spears @ 312-7185. #268869 DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.
WWW.DONCIES.COM
329-0256
SOUTHWEST
250.3000
OPEN SAT 1-4
WWW.DONCIES.COM
329-0256
NORTHEAST
2717 BELMONT DR. 3004 ROLLING WOODS
DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC.
GOLDSBY
(From 36th & Main, go west to Creekdale, go left (south) on Creekdale to Apex Ct.)
WESTPOINT HOMES’ SHOWCASE HOME IS A MUST SEE! WESTPOINT HOMES
OPEN SAT 2-4
329-0256
OPEN SAT & SUN 1-5
4BED, 5BATH, 2-STORY,3CAR GARAGECLOSE TO OU OPEN HOUSE BY BUILDER ED SCRIBNER
642.4006
MOORE 3204 SAN JUAN TRAIL
OPEN SUN 2-4
From SE 19th St. & Eastern in Moore, go South, turn West on Woods Way into addition, go South on San Juan Trails and follow to home.
Beautiful home conveniently located. Kitchen features large island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, & glass tile & stone backsplash. Living room has new hardwood floors, plantation shutters & gas fireplace. 3 bedrooms plus a study w/ a closet & French doors. Both bathrooms feature granite counters. A covered patio and an oversized garage round out this fabulous home! Hosted by Emily Leidner emily@kerrteam.com KERR TEAM REAL ESTATE
1100 KELSI DR
WALLYKERR.COM
405-245-6404
OPEN SUN 2-4
Off SE 4th & Sunnylane to Rock Creek Addition
4 BDRM, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, safe room, study nook, water feature in backyard, security, very well maintained home, approx 2019 sq ft, built by McAlsiter Const. Hosted by Kathy Williams kathywilliams1@cox.net BISON REALTY: BISONREALTY.COM BISONREALTY@GMAIL.COM 405-364-0818
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201 HEIDI RAE CT
OPEN SUN 2-4
(From Hwy 9 and I-35 go south on I-35 to exit 104, and go south on OK 74 to Center Rd. (.7 mi.) then west to 12th Ave., then north to Heidi Rae, then west to property.)
GREAT HOME! The kitchen is really special with Jenn Air gas stove top. Large lot on cul-de-sac. Large bedrooms, open floor plan. Wonderful built-ins. $389,900. Call Dan Quinn @ 979-7459 #263878 DON CIES REAL ESTATE, INC. WWW.DONCIES.COM 329-0256
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Saturday, April
THE FIVE BIGGEST TURNOFFS FOR HOMEBUYERS Written by Blanche Evans for realtytimes.com
A lot of sellers don’t listen to their real estate agents, so we’ll tell you what your agent wants to say, but can’t say to you and this is it - your agent can’t get you the price you want unless your home is in pristine move-in condition. That means no sticking drawers in the kitchen. No leaning fences. No rust-stained plumbing fixtures. We could go on, but maybe we need to make it clear. If you have even one of following “turn-offs,” your home won’t sell. Buyers can get instantly turned off. Here are their five biggest turn-offs: 1. Overpricing your home Overpricing your home is like trying to crash the country club without a membership. You’ll be found out and escorted out. If you ignored your agent’s advice and listed at a higher price than recommended, you’re going to get some negative feedback from buyers. The worst feedback, of course, is silence. That could include no showings and no offers. The problem with overpricing your home is that the buyers who are qualified to buy your home won’t see it because they’re shopping in a lower price range. The buyers who do it will quickly realize that there are other homes in the same price range that offer more value. 2. Smells Smells can come from a number of sources - pets, lack of cleanliness, stale air, water damage, and much more. You may
not even notice it, but your real estate agent may have hinted to you that something needs to be done. There’s not a buyer in the world that will buy a home that smells unless they’re investors looking for a bargain. Even so, they’ll get a forensic inspection to find out the source of the smells. If they find anything like undisclosed water damage, or pet urine under the “new” carpet, then they will either severely discount their offer or walk away. 3. Clutter If your tables are full to the edges with photos, figurines, mail, and drinking glasses, buyers’ attention is going to more focused on running the gauntlet of your living room without breaking any Hummels than in considering your home for purchase. Too much furniture confuses the eye - it makes it really difficult for buyers to see the proportions of rooms. If they can’t see what they need to know, they move on to the next home. 4. Deferred maintenance Deferred maintenance is a polite euphemism for letting your home fall apart. Just like people age due to the effects of the sun, wind and gravity, so do structures like your home. Things wear out, break and weather, and it’s your job as a homeowner to keep your home repaired. Your buyers really want a home that’s been wellmaintained. They don’t want to wonder what needs to fixed next or how much it will cost. 5. Dated décor The reason people are looking at your home instead of buying brand new is because of cost and location. They want your neighborhood, but that doesn’t mean they want a datedlooking home. Just like they want a home in good repair, they want a home that looks updated, even if it’s from a different era. Harvest gold and avocado green from the seventies; soft blues and mauves from the eighties, jewel tones from the nineties, and onyx and pewter from the oughts are all colorways that can date your home. Textures like popcorn ceilings, shag or berber carpet, and flocked wallpaper can also date your home. When you’re behind the times, buyers don’t want to join you. They want to be perceived as savvy and cool. In conclusion, the market is a brutal mirror. if you’re guilty of not putting money into your home because you believe it’s an investment that others should pay you to profit, you’re in for a rude awakening. You’ll be stuck with an asset that isn’t selling.
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