Why It’s Smart to Use an Agent when Selling a Home in a Seller’s Market

If the current excitement in real estate has you considering selling your house and moving, you’re not alone. Right now, homeowners across the nation are tempted to place their property up for sale due to the strong demand among home buyers and increasing opportunities to work remotely.

During a hot market like this, it can be tempting to do a “For Sale By Owner” (often referred to as “FSBO”). But there are several advantages to working with the right real estate agent that can make your sale easier, faster, and more profitable than attempting to do it yourself. Here’s a closer look at why you might want to hire a pro to help you.

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Little Known Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent to Buy a New Construction Home

Getting the home of your dreams by building it from the ground up can be an appealing idea. With many new communities popping up in the Oklahoma and Arkansas areas, new construction homes are more popular than ever.

But investing in new construction still involves all the complexities of buying an existing house—which means it’s smart to turn to a trusted real estate team to negotiate on your behalf. Here’s what you need to know before leaping into the new construction process.

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8 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Realtor When Buying a Home

Finding a new home is an exciting process, one that involves a lot of steps and legwork to be sure you land your dream property for the best price. Fortunately, home buying gets a lot easier when you turn to a top-performing realtor to guide you. 

But how do you know who to trust with what is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make? How do you weed through all the possibilities to find the right person to represent you?
Begin the process of buying the best home for you and your family with these 8 steps to finding a top realtor in your area.

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Tips to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time

Thinking about selling your current home and buying a new one? If so, you are likely contemplating how best to navigate the process and asking yourself what it’s like to manage both negotiations simultaneously. It’s an appealing idea that can be made possible with careful planning.

There are ways to balance the process of home buying and selling to your advantage—as long as you evaluate your situation carefully. Here’s what to know before you begin.

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5 Reasons to Sell Your Starter Home and Purchase a New One

A homeowner’s first home usually has a special place in their heart. It represents a lot of good memories that you’ve experienced over the years—and rightly so. But there comes a time for everyone when that starter house is no longer an ideal fit. Does that mean it’s the right moment to sell and upgrade to a space that better meets your needs?

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Pros and Cons of Buying a Second Home for a Vacation Home or Rental Property

Owning an additional house comes with both tremendous benefits and responsibilities. With a second home, you have an opportunity to vacation, enjoy life in another part of the country, and earn passive rental income. These benefits are balanced by tax implications, landlord issues, and more.

If you’re determined to be the owner of an additional house, you’ll be joining millions of others in the country. However, before you take the plunge, be sure you’re ready for all the responsibilities. Here are some important pros and cons to consider before buying a second home from the pros here at McGraw Realtors.

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12 Things to Know When Choosing to Buy vs. Build a New Home

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a luxury home seeker, a vacation home buyer or an investor, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is whether to search the market for an existing home or build a new one. 

Both situations have their benefits and drawbacks. But you may be surprised to learn just how advantageous it can be to buy an existing home with McGraw Realtors instead of investing in a new build.

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11 Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home with Land

If the fast pace of city life has you stressed, and moving to the great wide-open sounds like heaven right about now, you may be on to something. Every day, people leave crowded living spaces behind to enjoy a home on tons of land.

But before you load up your belongings, take a few moments to consider the pros and cons of purchasing and living on numerous acres. After all, for as many benefits you think there may be to living in the country, there are just as many challenges that go along with it.

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Moving to the South or Midwest? Here’s What to Know Before You Relocate

These days, it’s easier than ever to work from anywhere. And that means many homeowners are thinking about moving away from the crowded, expensive cities of the East and West Coasts to settle into the relaxed lifestyle available in the center of the country. 

With innovative programs like Tulsa’s Remote Program, which offers $10,000 to people who are moving there from out of state, and gorgeous luxury communities like Hot Springs Village, places like Oklahoma and Arkansas offer more and more appealing reasons to homeowners seeking to relocate.

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