Full of Stuff?

Is your office or commercial space full of "stuff". Here are a few quick and easy tips and questions to help you get your business de-cluttered in no time.

• Sometimes it can be helpful to de-clutter before tackling any cleaning. Once you de-clutter there will be less stuff to clean and less stuff on counters, floors, and tables to move around.
• When de-cluttering, set out three boxes. One box is for things to keep, one is for things to donate, the last is for things to throw away. Consider these questions when deciding what to do with each item.

Do I need the item?
Will I ever use this item again?
When did I use it last time?
Has it got sentimental value?
If it needs repair, will the repairs be made?

• Be realistic when de-cluttering. If you are short of space or haven't used it in a while, throw it away or donate it.
  
• Don't take a lot of time when de-cluttering. Many times, the longer you spend on one item, the more likely you will convince yourself that you need to keep it. If you still find it difficult to decide, put in aside for later and come back to it.
  
• If you find there is something, especially large items, that you need to keep but don't have space for, put it in storage.
  

For more information about storage, moving, and packing for your Tulsa, OK business or for an estimate for storage or moving services, contact Mike Ellingson of Relocation LLC at 918-459-MOVE or www.relocationllc.net.

For all your Tulsa, OK commercial real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin of McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Getting Rid of Bad Tenants

As a landlord, what are your rights when you have problems with a bad tenant? A landlord can give notice to a tenant and after a certain notice time, can file a Forcible Entry and Detainer Action at the Tulsa County Courthouse. This can be done for many reasons: not paying rent, too many cars, pet issues and many more problems.

As a landlord, you do not have to have an attorney in order to do this. You can go to the courthouse and fill out the documents yourself. give notice to the parties in the situation, and then get a court date. When this has occurred, if the tenant has not vacated the property you may be able to obtain a Writ of Assistance so that the Sheriff can come out and assist you in removing the persons belonging from the property and enabling you to get in.

If you are having problems with bad tenants in the Tulsa, OK area and to make sure you understand the Landlord and Tenants Act, contact David Keesling of Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux at 918-492-7674 or www.rrblawok.com. For additional information, watch the video featuring David Keesling and Darryl Baskin below.

*Make sure that you know the law in your state and contact an attorney in your area to ensure that you are following the law.

Local Company Cleans Oolagah-Talala Schools After Recent Meningitis Outbreak

PCC Cleaning and Restoration, a Tulsa-based company, was responsible for cleaning the Elementary School at Oolagah-Talala Schools after the recent Meningitis outbreak. PCC provided this service for free as a way to support the community. They say that the products they used kill 99.97% of all harmful bacteria that is in the air.

PCC Cleaning and Restoration provides fire, water, and disaster recovery and restoration services for homeowners and business owners in the Tulsa, OK area. For more information or to receive a quote, contact Roger Fisher at 918-641-1111 or www.pcccr.com.

Tulsa's Ambassador Hotel Helps Save Lives Across the World!

Tulsa's Ambassador Hotel has helped save thousands of lives all across the world through a program called Clean the World. Clean the World takes used hotel hand soap and using a recycling process, cleans and sterilizes the soap and packages it for shipment to countries all around the world where many die from common diseases such as pneumonia and acute respiratory infections. These diseases and infections cause approximately 17 percent of deaths in infants and children. It is estimated that 60 percent of these deaths can be prevented when children wash their hands with soap and water.

Thanks Ambassador Hotel and Clean the World!

For all your real estate needs in the Tulsa, OK area, contact the Baskin Real Estate Specialists of McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.

Top 5 Tips for Securing an Accurate Appraisal

Top 5 Tips for Securing an Accurate Appraisal

When it comes to buying or selling property, a successful outcome often hinges upon an accurate appraisal. Unfortunately, due to unrest in the appraisal industry sparked by government guidelines imposed by the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), securing an accurate appraisal can be hard to come by these days. Colleagues have shared many a horror story about an appraisal gone wrong and a client that's left to pay the price.

As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, I have learned that there are steps you can take to help ensure an appraisal accurately reflects the home's value. Consider the following advice:

1. Keep it local. Inaccurate appraisals are often the result of the current practice of using an appraiser who is unfamiliar with your community…sometimes, they're even coming from another state! Talk to your agent and/or lender and insist that the appraiser involved is local and, therefore, understands home values in your neighborhood.

2. Utilize comps. Make sure your lender and appraiser are accurately leveraging comps (comparable market sales) of local properties sold within the last six months to help appraise your home. Your real estate agent can help in this area.

3. Put your best foot forward. If you are selling your home, make sure it's in the best possible shape before the appraiser visit. Invest in any necessary repairs and effective cosmetic changes. Consider how your home stacks up against other homes in your neighborhood and let that be your guide.

4. Review carefully. Review the appraisal thoroughly to make sure all the basic facts are correct: square footage, features of the home, number of rooms, etc. If you find mistakes, call the appraiser and ask to have them corrected. If the appraiser refuses to make the corrections, file a complaint with your state's real estate appraisal board.

5. Don't settle. You are not bound to accept the appraisal results. Both buyers and sellers can request a new appraisal. There is no guarantee that the bank will accept the new appraisal, but it can be used to challenge the first appraisal.

An honest, accurate appraisal can make all the difference in your real estate transaction. Follow the above steps and please e-mail me for more details. I encourage you to forward this important information to your social network, as well.