For Sellers Archives • Kay Pratt RE/MAX

When do I need to move out of my house?

I often get asked "When do I need to pack my belongings and move out of my house once it is under contract?" While it would be nice to just hire a moving company to come and pack your belongings a few … Continue reading...

The Risk of Pricing Your Home too High “Just to See What Happens”

Every home seller wants to get the most money possible when selling their home, especially considering that as much as $500,000 in profit can be earned free of federal taxes. So why not price your … Continue reading...

Clean your windows before listing your home

The easiest way to clean your windows is to hire a professional window cleaning company such as Jarvis Enterprises.

First impressions are important, and clean windows are critical to making a great first impression. Every window in your home should be cleaned inside and out so that buyers don't notice dust, bugs … Continue reading...

Adding a Deck – Turning a Liability into an Asset

Once we had the substructure in place we installed the decking. This went fairly quickly. Finishing the railing and trim took a bit longer.

How do you turn a liability - a small back yard - into an asset? Although some buyers prefer no back yard or as little yard as possible, the vast majority of home buyers, especially those looking … Continue reading...

Inexpensive updates to your home can help it sell fast

You don't need a big budget to update your home for a faster sell. There are a number of relatively minor updates you can do yourself that will have a big impact when it comes time to sell your … Continue reading...

Tips for Updating Your Home To Sell Fast

Nothing screams "1980" like shoulder pads, popcorn ceilings and brass fixtures. Update your home with modern touches to help it sell faster and at a higher price.

Does your home look like it came right out of the 1980's? Nothing says Oklahoma in 1980 more than shoulder pads, poofy hair and popcorn ceilings in your home! And here is a tip - today's home buyer's … Continue reading...

Depersonalize Your Home to Sell Fast

Is your home "Fit to Sell"? Learn how to "depersonalize" your home so that buyers will notice your home and not your "stuff". Emotionally Disconnect from Your Home Once you have made the decision to … Continue reading...

Staging Your Home to Sell Fast

Preparing your home for sale - often called staging - is critical to get the best price in the shortest amount of time. While some buyers choose professionals to help stage their home, anyone can … Continue reading...

Analyzing Multiple Offers on the Sale of Your Home

As I mentioned in my recent market report, the metro OKC real estate market is very hot right now even after the slight downward trend after the oil company layoffs in late 2015, we are still in a … Continue reading...

Preparing Your Home for Sale – Making an Entrance

First impressions are everything. I can't tell you how many times I have walked in with a buyer and they are sold on the first impression. I can tell it when their eyes light up, their face shines, … Continue reading...

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