Category: Commercial Properties

Tips for First-Time Commercial Real Estate Investors

Any kind of real estate that will be used to run a business or generate profits is considered commercial property. This can include empty buildings, buildings with businesses already in them, rental properties, and land which you plan to use for profit. Commercial property can be a lucrative investment if you take the time to… Read more »

Consider These 3 Factors When Choosing a Location for Your Business

When you decide to open your own business, there are many more important decisions to follow that will play a big role in whether or not you are successful. One of most consequential of those decisions is going to be your location. Aside from obvious factors like cost and size, there are many other considerations… Read more »

Best Things About Living In Oklahoma

Smith & Co Auction and Realty operates out of Northwest Oklahoma and the surrounding areas. We’ve lived and worked here for over twenty years, and we think Oklahoma truly is a wonderful state. Why invest in Oklahoma real estate? Check out some of our reasons below: Low Cost of Living Oklahoma is one of the… Read more »

Real Estate Auction Etiquette

Real estate auctions are very common, especially recently with the surge of foreclosures. A potential homebuyer can certainly purchase a great home from auction at a very affordable price. However, there are things you must know about the auction process and how to approach this circumstance appropriately.   Before you attend your first real estate… Read more »

How Real Estate Agents Can Help Sellers

A real estate agent is a buyer and seller’s best advocate. An agent’s main purpose is to ensure their clients get the fairest and most profitable deal. Often times, a seller might try to go into a real estate transaction with no assistance or knowledge of how the process works. While a sale can go… Read more »

First Time Home Buyers | What You Need To Know About Property Taxes

Before you put a bid on your “affordable” dream home, you have to take into consideration an important factor that can drastically change the affordability of a home: the property taxes. What are property taxes? A property tax (or millage tax) is a levy on property that the owner is required to pay. The tax… Read more »

Buying Your Home At Auction

Benefits, Tips, and Tricks The traditional viewpoint is that homes are bought and sold through a series of open houses, meetings with realtors, house showings, negotiations, home inspections… the list goes on. But there are easier ways to sell and purchase properties! Through real estate auctions, both the buyer and the seller have a much… Read more »

Finding the History of A Home

There has probably been a time when unanswered questions about the history of your home have wavered into your mind. While an inspector can certainly inspect the home’s bone structure, they cannot tell you about the history of the home. Some questions you might be pondering are, who lived here before, what remodeling has been… Read more »

Startup Business Tips: Buying a Commercial Building at Auction

Some of the best ways to get a great deal on a commercial building is to buy one at auction. Generally, prices are pretty low, and there is not too much competition out there. If this is your first time buying a building in this manner, here are some helpful tips for you. Before the… Read more »