real estate Archives • Kay Pratt RE/MAX

Real estate phishing scams

The National Association of Realtors - NAR - recently issued a warning about phishing scams that are targeting the real estate business. A recent report from the cybersecurity firm eSentire found that … 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...

Edmond Home Sales Up 8.2% for 2012

Edmond, Oklahoma home sales are up 8.2% so far through November 2012 versus 2011. According to the OKC Metro MLS, 3,207 homes were closed in Edmond through Dec 7, 2012 versus 2,861 through Dec 7, … Continue reading...

Six commonly asked questions about “comps”

Realtors often use the term “comps” in discussions. What are comps and how are they determined?

Downsides of carpet allowance in lieu of new carpet

Sellers often ask if they can just provide a carpet allowance on a listing in lieu of installing new carpet. In their mind, this is a benefit to the buyer since it allows the buyer to choose their own color and style of carpet. The benefit to the seller is they don’t have to deal […]

Hosting Bicycle Riders from South Korea

James and I hosted two young men – Min Ho Park Jaewon Heo – from South Korea who were riding bicycles this summer from Los Angeles to New York. They contacted us through Warmshowers.org, where we offer a room for bicycle riders to stay as they travel across America. They are following Route 66 from […]

Butterfield Overland Stage route on dirt bikes

Kay and I both love history, and we love riding motorcycles. We often combine our dual sport rides with a bit of historical sleuthing. This time we decided to follow in the footsteps of the Butterfield Overland Stage Route as it made it’s way through Oklahoma from St. Louis to the 1850’s gold fields of […]