Oklahoma Real Estate Radio Episode 3

For our third edition of Oklahoma Real Estate Radio, James and Kay Pratt are joined by Emily Mathews to talk about a variety of subjects - after drinking a few glasses of wine! We start with boring subjects such as PMI and continue on to talk about a special loan program available in Oklahoma. Subjects in this episode: We talk about what is the difference between an appraisal and an inspection. While this is a simple topic for most Realtors, we get that question from buyers quite often. Kay and Emily explain the differences, and how a seller can optimize their home for a high appraisal. … Continue reading...

Oklahoma Real Estate Radio – Appraisals

This episode of Oklahoma Real Estate Radio, Kay talks about appraisals. What are they, how are they ordered, and how a low or high appraisal will affect the purchase or sale of your home in central Oklahoma. In this episode, Kay covers the following topics about appraisals: What is an appraisal? How much does a real estate appraisal typically cost in Oklahoma? Who pays for an appraisal? How does an appraiser come up with the value? What happens if an appraisal comes in low? Who does an appraiser work for? How is an appraisal ordered? How can a home seller optimize their home for a … Continue reading...