Tulsa, OK real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Tulsa is a river city with old brick homes near downtown and newer homes to the south and east. What a home really costs here depends on flood maps, storm prep, historic district rules and the school district tax rate. An AXEN agent who works here helps you check them.
Tulsa neighborhoods buyers ask about
Every one prices differently. Ask your agent for the latest sales in the ones you like.
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Buying a home in Tulsa: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Oklahoma and Tulsa details that trip people up.
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Check two flood maps. Tulsa has its own flood map as well as FEMA's. Look up the address on both before you make an offer.
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Ask about a storm shelter. Many homes have a safe room. Ask if it is registered with the city so first responders can find it.
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Learn the historic district rules. In a historic district, most outside changes need a city permit first, even new windows or a new fence.
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Ask who owns the minerals. In Oklahoma, the rights under the ground are often sold off. Ask the title company what you get.
Selling a home in Tulsa
Fill out the disclosure form
Oklahoma sellers give buyers a disclosure or disclaimer form. Be honest about floods, storms and repairs. It protects you.
Have your papers ready
Find your shelter records, your septic papers if you have a tank, and any historic permits before you list.
Plan for the deed stamp tax
Oklahoma charges a tax when the deed is recorded. Your agent can tell you who pays it in your deal.
Tulsa real estate questions
Is there a transfer tax when you buy or sell a house in Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma charges 75 cents for every $500 of the price when the deed is recorded.
How do I lower my property tax in Tulsa?
File for the homestead exemption with the Tulsa County Assessor by March 15. You must own and live in the home by January 1. You can apply online, in person or by mail.
Who handles the closing in Tulsa?
A title company checks the title, handles the closing papers and records the deed with Tulsa County.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Tulsa?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Tulsa is free.
Buying or selling in Tulsa? Talk to a local agent.
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