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KERR TEAM REAL ESTATE SERVING THE METRO Native Content provided by Kerr Team Real Estate
Kerr Team Real Estate serves home sellers and buyers in all areas
metro, Norman has maintained its own strong identity, without simply
of the Oklahoma City metro, with offices in Norman and Edmond and offers home sellers a Guaranteed Home Sale Program.
becoming an outlying suburb of Oklahoma City. David and Molly Shi Boren brought great leadership and insight
Their program offers home sellers a buyout option if the home doesn’t sell within an agreed time period. Wally Kerr is a lifelong Norman resident, graduating Norman High School (1979) and the University of Oklahoma (BBA-1984.) Every year since 1992, he has MC’ed the Sooner Club tailgate on behalf of the OU Athletic Department prior to each home football game. Cindy joined Wally in the real estate business in Norman in 1993, after moving her real estate career from the Los Angeles area. Each began their careers in 1987. They opened Kerr Team Real Estate in 2010 with 5 total agents and one full-time administrator. Now with 14 agents and 8 adminstrative team members, the company grew in sales volume by over 37% in 2013, with sales volume of nearly $78,000,000. Three national real estate
to our University, and I couldn’t be more proud for what they’ve done here. The Norman real estate market will enter the spring with a shortage of available homes in many price ranges. I see a quickly-improving real estate market, and I’m excited for Norman home owners. The downturn in real estate values affected our own home value with about an 8% decline at one point. It’s good to see the market recovering quickly, and it’s a great time for home buyers to invest in Norman. Local home values saw increases again in both 2012 and 2013 for most home owners. It’s a great time to be in Norman--it always has been !”
franchises have recently approached Kerr in hopes of franchising the firm with national real estate affiliation. Kerr says “I’ve always supported local business and believe in keeping small business strong, and keeping business local. As a local Rotarian and a member of the Norman Chamber, I love Norman…our people, our fairs and festivals, and the proud business owners here…..and Cindy and I are one of them. Despite the growth of the entire
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OPEN houses NORTHWEST 3000 LOCHINVER
OPEN SAT 10-6; SUN-WED 1-6
WESTPOINT HOMES’ SHOWCASE HOME IS A MUST SEE! WESTPOINT HOMES
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3103 TARA LANE
641-0447
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-5
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has it all! Study with built in bookcase. Huge bonus room upstairs. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Large backyard for a pool! Beautiful wood floors. Raised domed entry ceiling! Faux finishes. The master closet is huge, with a built-in island dresser with granite. Walk-in tile shower. 3 car garage with pull-through garage door. You must see this home in beautiful Highland Village. Community pool, park, ponds and waterfalls. WESTPOINT HOMES
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309 TURNBERRY DRIVE.
641-0447
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-5
MUST SEE! 3 bedrooms/2 1/2 baths. Open concept! Study with built-in desk and bookshelves. 2 dining areas. Sprinkler system. Oversized 3 car garage. Corner lot! Side entry garage. Granite. Italian marble. Walk-in shower. Wood floors. Stainless steel appliances. Large backyard for a pool! WESTPOINT HOMES
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3004 ROLLING WOODS
641-0447
OPEN SAT 1-4
(From Rock Creek Rd. and NW 48th, go east to Las Colinas Addition and north to Rolling Woods.)
NEW CONSTRUCTION!! With Majestic Fine Homes your family’s new home will have some amazing features: granite countertops, custom built cabinets, all the outside walls are 2x6, wood floors in dining room, living room, entry, and hallway. Tandem 3 car garage, custom lighting kitchen island, high ceilings, 3 bedroom + study that could be a 4th bedroom. Also pre-wired for surround sound. New home with breathtaking valley views. $423,000. Call Mahnaz Partou @ 979-7462. #268412 DON CIES REAL ESTATE
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4512 FOUNTAIN VIEW
329-0256
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-4
(Tecumseh and NW 48th, south to Fountain View Drive, east to property.)
EXTRAORDINARY NEW BUILD BY CUSTOM BUILDERS OF OKLAHOMA! 4 Beds, 2 down and 2 up. Great Room, Formal Dining, Study, Bonus Room, Media Room. Outdoor living with Wood Burning Fireplace & Kitchen, 4 Car Insulated Garage, Storm Shelter. Features include: Architectural Designed Ceilings, Wrought Iron Staircase & Front Door, Plank Wood Floor, Custom Built Wood Cabinetry, SS Gas Range/Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerate, Whole House Audio, Butler’s Pantry, Granite Counters, Central Vacuum System, & Sprinklers. $668,900. Call Carol Lindley @ 401-0246. #267464 DON CIES REAL ESTATE
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4101 BRIARCREST
329-0256
OPEN SUN 2-4
Robinson St past 36th to Brookdale, north to Briarcrest, west to property on north side of street.
BROOKHAVEN HOME WITH POOL & CABANA! 3/2/2 with 2 living areas and a nice sunroom. Swimming pool & cabana. Some fresh paint and carpet, and ready to move in before Summer! $216,900 Hosted by Wendy Williams, OLD TOWN, REALTORS
WARRENKTABER.COM
405-329-1111
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3714 BROOKHOLLOW
OPEN SUN 2-4
3332 WAUWINET
OPEN SUN 2-5
Robinson to 36th NW, South to Brookhollow. Home on South side of street.
(Robinson N on Porter, right on Nantucket to Quidnet, left on Quidnet to Wauwinet.)
BROOKHAVEN HOME GREAT FOR ENTERTANING FRIENDS AND FAMILY! This immaculate beauty has 3/2/2, formal dining and a gorgeous skylight over master bath. Master bedroom opens onto patio, which is pre-wired for a hot tub. Living room is large and has a wet bar. Formal dining room. $195,900 Hosted by Warren K. Taber, CRS, GRI, OLD TOWN, REALTORS WARRENKTABER.COM 405-329-1111
You’ll think you are in a new home! This home has had such TLC! And...it is located on one of the prettier lots in the Vineyards that backs up to greenbelt. Open floor plan with study! 2nd living. Bedroom w/bath downstairs, oversized master with architectural digest bath, 2 additional bedrooms with bath. You will fall in love the moment you walk in! $374,900. Call Bev Lafferrandre @ 826-2484 DON CIES REAL ESTATE WWW.DONCIES.COM 329-0256
722 SEDONA
OPEN SAT 2-4
(From SE 12th and Tecumseh, West to Red Canyon Ranch, North to Sedona, West to home. Located just across from city park)
Great open plan in Red Canyon Ranch. Conveniently located on a hill directly across the street from the neighborhood park you can sit on your front porch with a view! With 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms a separate study this beautifully equipped home is a crowd pleaser. The kitchen features more than ample quartz counter tops, stainless appliances and oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Study or 2nd living could easily serve as formal dining. Built by Ideal Homes with Energystar Certification. Listed at $248,000. Hosted by Steve Morren, Broker ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, SRES STERLING REAL ESTATE STEVEMORREN.COM 250.3000
4501 CANONBURY
OPEN SUN 2-4
(I-35 and Tecumseh, west to 36th, north to Franklin, west to Pimlico, south to Canonbury, west to Canonbury Circle.)
Truly gorgeous with decorators touch! Hand scraped hardwood floors, granite everywhere, fabulous fixtures, stainless steel appliances kitchen w/island & built in banquette w/copper table top. Custom built entertainment center, 3 special niches, custom drapes, barreled passage, outdoor living w/saltwater pool, waterfall and grotto. Upstairs bonus/media with kitchen setup and fun loft bed. Porte-cochere drive on quiet cul-de-dac. $599,000. Hosted by Elizabeth Eastmond @ 306-6175. #270011 DON CIES REAL ESTATE WWW.DONCIES.COM 329-0256
BEAUTIFUL! NEW CONSTRUCTION! Open, bright & airy design. 3 bed; 2 bath; 2 car; Covered patio; Granite counters; Gas stove; Large pantry; Lot’s of storage space! New home warranty. Hosted by: Todd Wiens 405-641-0447 WESTPOINT HOMES TODD@WESTPOINT-HOMES.COM 641-0447
OPEN SUN 2-4
(Rock Creek and 12th Ave NE, east to Hallbrooke, south to Burning Tree, east to Bates Way to Bates Court.)
LOADED, MINT CONDITION AND MOVE IN READY! Hand scraped knotty alder hardwood floors, granite in kitchen w/island, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, double ovens, great fixtures, large outdoor living w/ fireplace, cathedral ceiling in family room, barreled entry, coffered in kitchen and dome in master. Tankless water heater, very energy efficient (full spray foam insulation), post-tension foundation, sprinkler, misting, and security systems, storm shelter, large bonus room up w/1/2 bath. $359,000. Hosted by Tray Holley @ 822-6060. #269878 DON CIES REAL ESTATE WWW.DONCIES.COM 329-0256
2310 ASHWOOD
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON CUL DE SAC WITH BIG BACKYARD. 3 bedrooms and a study, new hardwood floors in living room, study, and dining room. Stainless steel appliances, wood blinds, built ins, landscaping, storm shelter and much more make this home move-in ready! Hosted by Emily Leidner emily@kerrteam.com KERR TEAM REAL ESTATE WALLYKERR.COM 405-245-6404
408 YARMOUTH OPEN SUN 3:00-3:20PM From Tecumseh Rd to Porter, S 1/2 mile to Nantucket, E to Yarmouth, wraps south & east to home.
STUNNING 1-OWNER HOME ON LARGE, TREED CORNER LOT W/ SIDE ENTRY GARAGE. Wrap-around upstairs landing overlooks fam room below-so unique! Split level upstairs plan adds to the appeal. Extensive genuine wood flooring. 2 fireplaces: 1 in downstairs study. His & her spacious master closets, over $20k in plantation shutters. 12 person underground storm shelter ($5k) Upstairs media room has mini-kitchen w/ island and 1/2 bath. Lrg bckyrd deck overlooks treed yard w/ room for a pool. Hosted by Emily Leidner emily@kerrteam.com KERR TEAM REAL ESTATE WALLYKERR.COM 405-245-6404
Tecumseh & Porter/Sunnylane, S to Nantucket, E to Quidnet, N (left) to home.
OPEN SAT & SUN 2-5
From 24th NE & Robinson. South on NE 24th to Jackson. West to 23rd NE. North to Alameda Park Dr. West to Diana Drive.
2111 BATES CT.
Alameda East past 24th to Ridge Lake Blvd and turnSouth to Summit Hill Rd. turn Right to Summit View Ct.
3316 QUIDNET OEPN SUN 3:30-3:50PM
NORTHEAST 2217 DIANA DRIVE
513 SUMMIT VIEW OPEN SUN 2:30-2:50PM
OPEN SUN 2-4
East on Robinson to 24th Ave NE, then north one block, then west to property.
HALL PARK HOME W/2 LIVING AREAS ON CUL-DE-SAC! 3/2/2 has two living areas, open kitchen dining area with workspace andbuiltins, a mixture of tile, nice laminate and carpet flooring throughout.At the end of a cul-desac, the huge yard has a big patio, and storage barn. $159,900 Hosted by Marianne Allbritton, OLD TOWN, REALTORS WARRENKTABER.COM 405-329-1111
TRULY STUNNING HOME IN THE VINEYARD featuring a great, open floor plan, a downstairs master & 3 bedrooms, study, and bonus room w/ wet bar. One of the largest lots w/ huge Trex deck, pergola & meticulously maintained yard. Upgrades abound! New Hail Resistant Roof in 2012. Hosted by Emily Leidner emily@kerrteam.com KERR TEAM REAL ESTATE WALLYKERR.COM 405-245-6404
809 CAROLYN RIDGE OPEN SUN 4-4:20PM From I-35, exit Tecumseh Rd, go east 2 miles, turn North on Prescott into Red Canyon Ranch, right on Carolyn Ridge Rd., home on the left.
WONDERFUL ENERGY STAR HOME Loaded w/ extrafeatures including corner fireplace with travertine surround,18” tile, crown moulding, extended patio w/ gas hookup, large yard, nice landscaping, large cased windows, stainless steel GE appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, & wood blinds throughout. Conveniently located near Norman North, Tinker, & easy access to HWYs. This family friendly neighborhood has several nice parks & walking trails. Hosted by Emily Leidner emily@kerrteam.com KERR TEAM REAL ESTATE WALLYKERR.COM 405-245-6404
SOUTHWEST 1318 SUNSET
OPEN SUN 2-4
West Main Avenue to Wylie, south on Wylie to Sunset, east on Sunset to home
THIS HOME, BUILT IN 1954 IS A REAL TREASURE! Completely remodeled with refinished hardwood floors, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, new windows, doors, bathroom vanity, roof, and fixtures. It has new heat and air (Bedrooms: 3, Full Baths: 2, Half Baths: 0) $169,500 Hosted by: Grady Carter (405)474-2905 METRO BROKERS OF OKLAHOMA WWW.METROBROKERSOK.COM
GOLDSBY 201 HEIDI RAE CT
OPEN SUN 2-4
(From Hwy 9 and I-35 go south on I-35 to exit 104, and go south on OK 74 to Center Rd. (.7 mi.) then west to 12th Ave., then north to Heidi Rae, then west to property.)
GREAT HOME! The kitchen is really special with Jenn Air gas stove top. Large lot on cul-de-sac. Large bedrooms, open floor plan. Wonderful built-ins. $389,900. Call Dan Quinn @ 979-7459. #263878 DON CIES REAL ESTATE WWW.DONCIES.COM 329-0256
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10 THINGS YOU SHOULD BE DOING TO YOUR HOME IN SPRING Written by Jaymi Naciri for Realty Times We’re all aware of the idea of Spring cleaning (whether or not we do it - we mean REALLY do it - is another story). If you’re ready to delve in, we’ve got some tips for Spring cleaning, plus a few other Spring things you should be doing to your home. Ready to Spring forward? 1. SELL SOMETHING When the weather gets warmer, it’s time for a garage sale. Gather up all your unwanted stuff and put it out on the lawn. Might as well make some money for that old, ugly chair you’re embarrassed to put in your living room. 2. DONATE SOMETHING Take everything that doesn’t sell over to a local charity. Not only will you be doing a good deed for people in need, but your donation is also tax deductible.
3. TRASH SOMETHING If you have large items that cannot be sold or donated, you don’t have to live with them taking up all the space in your garage. Haul ‘em out. Many cities will schedule a large trash pickup one time a year, while others have sites where you can drop off for free. Check with your local city for options. 4. CLEAN SOMETHING The concept of spring cleaning isn’t about your normal program of vacuuming and dusting. It’s time to go deep. Move furniture and clean underneath and behind. Those are some world-class dust bunnies. Pull back the blinds and clean the windows. And while you’re at it, clean the blinds. They’re gross. 5. SCRUB SOMETHING It’s a good time to get to those things that need a little extra effort. That weird spot
in the shower you’ve been watching grow? Zap it for good. Clean out your washing machine. Yes, they actually make washing machine cleaner. Irony is good, and so is a sparkling clean washing machine. 6. ORGANIZE SOMETHING The closets you’ve been ignoring? It’s time. Really. Plan your attack and go for it. You never know what you’ll find in there that you’ve been missing (or forgot about). And cleaning out your closets are also a great way to find items to sell and donate (see #1 and #2). 7. RENEW SOMETHING That ugly chair that didn’t sell at your garage sale? Maybe you could pretty it up with some paint or fabric? With a little time and effort, you might actually create a new favorite piece.
8. PLANT SOMETHING Spring is the time to get your garden in gear. Flowers, bulbs, and certain veggies thrive in Spring. Urban Farmer has a great seed calendar, and see Huffington Post for vegetable planting ideas. 9. UPDATE SOMETHING Paint colors stuck in a decade-old funk? It’s time for a fresh coat. Check out Benjamin Moore for the latest trends in paint colors. 10. UPGRADE SOMETHING Maybe it’s just time to chuck it all and move. The Spring buying season is upon us, after all. If you are thinking of moving, remember that all the same rules apply for getting your home sale-ready as they do for getting Spring ready. So, basically, you’re not going to be able to get around that whole shower scrubbing thing!