About Oklahoma County, OK

The Webb Report

February 2012

Team Webb hopes you are enjoying what appears to be an Early Spring. At least that seems to be the case when we cast our eyes around Edmond and see the Bradford Pears in full bloom!

February has been another productive month for Team Webb. We are proud of our ability to maintain a balanced book of business, proactively serving the needs of both Buyers and Sellers.

We continue to focus on helping Sellers properly position their properties in the market to sell. Our sellers have been rewarded with quick sales despite the fact that February is traditionally a slower period. The Average Days on Market for our listings that sold in February is 23, and if we exclude two of the sales the Average Days on Market would be just 13 days! While this is not something we expect to achieve with every sale, it does speak to the skill our team can bring to potential sellers.

Please take a moment to review our other performance statistics and to listen to Darren explain our PRO-ACTIVE approach to serving our Sellers and Buyers.

Team Webb 2012 Production

We offer our services to Sellers and Buyers looking for a high performance Real Estate team with high quality standards. We specialize in the growth areas of Edmond, Piedmont and NW Oklahoma City. We also provide reliable, comprehensive services for Investors looking for Property Management solutions.

Team Webb values our clients and friends and would love to have the opportunity to serve you or someone you know in selling or buying a home.

If we can assist you with any Real Estate Questions, please call us TODAY at (405) 348-WEBB (9322)!

My video guy and I recently (just a few weeks ago) had a discussion about creating an amazing video showing off what it's really like to live in downtown Oklahoma City, but it looks like maybe we missed the boat (at least for now).

Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc just released the incredible video you see below, highlighting some of downtown OKC's hotspots, what it's like to live here, and even interviewed residents, giving a real insight from those in the know. They did an outstanding job of really capturing the vibe, so go check it out, and share it with everyone you know who's ever thought about living in Bricktown, Midtown, the Plaza District, Film Row, the Business District, Automobile Alley, Deep Deuce, Park Plaza, or anywhere else downtown.

**Originally posted on ShowMeOKC.com, where you’ll find out more about Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, and beyond.

For January 2012

Team Webb would like to wish you a New Year that brings you happiness and fulfills your family’s goals! In 2012 we continue to strive to be the most professional, proactive and productive Real Estate Team in the Edmond/OKC Area. We have enjoyed a very productive 2011 and are off to a fine start in 2012. Please take a moment to review our performance statistics.

Team Webb Production – January 2012

During the month of January 2012, Team Webb was very aggressive in closing sales for our Sellers and also finding the right property for the Buyers we had the privilege to represent. We would love to have the opportunity to serve you or someone you know in selling or buying a home.

Team Webb Production - Year Ending 12/31/2011

We offer our services to Sellers and Buyers looking for a high performance realty team with high quality standards. We specialize in the growth areas of Edmond, Piedmont and NW Oklahoma City. We also provide reliable, comprehensive services for Investors looking for Property Management solutions.

If we can assist you with any Real Estate Questions, please call us TODAY at (405) 348-WEBB (9322)!

Do you bicycle around Edmond?

Do you have ideas how Edmond can make bicycling a better experience?

The City wants to hear from you!

Thursday, March 8th, the City of Edmond will host an Open House for the Bicycle Master Plan and it's open to the public. The Open House will be from 6 to 8 pm, at the Downtown Community Center.

The City of Edmond is serious about making Edmond a "bicycle friendly" community and want your ideas and opinions to make that happen! The City Staff and Kimley-Horn & Associates, consultants for the City, will be at the Open House and are very interested for the community to review the Plan goals, provide ideas for bike routes and speak out about the barriers there are to bicycling in Edmond.

There is an online survey the City would really like your input on - Bicycle Master Plan Survey - the deadline for the survey is March 16th.

If you would like more information, go to the City's website, or contactJan Ramseyer Fees at 359-4796 or jan.fees@edmondok.com.

If you are receiving PCS orders arriving or departing Tinker AFB, and need to buy or sell a home. Here is some useful information for you.

Tips for Buying or Selling a Home in Any Market

Today's consumers face a real estate market that's drastically different from the housing boom of just a few years ago. But while the go-go days of soaring prices, bidding wars and fast transactions may be over, that doesn't mean there aren't good options for buyers and sellers. If you are planning to buy or sell a house soon, you still can develop a winning strategy and master the housing game. It starts with preparation, do your homework. It's best to know the lay of the land before you go in.

If You're Buying

Get pre-approved. Learn all you can about the different mortgaged in your area, and get pre-approved for a loan that fits your financial situation. With credit being so tight in today's market, it's important to know what your credit rating is and what lenders are looking to lend based on those ratings.

Research the market and location. Even though there are national trends, every market and every area is different. Narrowing your choices to specific neighborhoods and getting to know them. Commuting time and cost is a big factor . Most people want their homes to be convenient to work and schools, so look for proximity to the things that matter to you. Spend within your means. Know what you can afford and stick to that budget. A general guideline for a monthly mortgage payment — including principal, interest, taxes and insurance — is 28% of your gross monthly income.

Keep emotions at bay. Don't get too attached to a specific property. Be willing to walk away from a potential "dream home." Having choices can help you take a more disciplined approach and keep you from overspending. Remember: There's a house out there that fit needs as well as your pocketbook

If You're Selling

Avoid sentimentality. Emotionally detaching from your home when you begin contemplating selling. You want to be logical about what you're doing so you can part with your home more easily. More often than not, sellers price their homes base on sentimental values than true market values. Be realistic about pricing. Don’t over price it. There are a lot of choices out there, and you don't want buyers to cast your home aside right away because of the price.

Think like a salesperson. Market where the people are: real estate and social networking websites. Be aware that potential buyers are judging your home from the street or from photos on the Web long before they get a closer look. You want to have good curb appeal and no clutter. Make your home look inviting. Compare it to the competition — the other homes for sale in your area — and do what you can to make it better than the other homes the buyers are seeing. Be flexible. Be willing to offer incentives, such as paying for closing costs, moving expenses, new appliances or upgrades.

Please don't hesitate to call or email me. I can help easing some burden of your family during the transition in the military. Believe me I can empathize with your family. My husband was in the military for many years. I understand the circumstances that you are in.