Category: Press

Is Your Town One of the Best Places to Live in America?

When considering the question “What are the best places to live in America?” you have to realize it is a subjective question demanding a subjective answer. You might prefer big cities, vaudevillian metropolises like New York City or Los Angeles. On the other hand, you might like medium-sized cities, cities that haves all the benefits… Read more »

Bettering the Lives of Oklahoma Farmers

Anything you need to know about Oklahoma can be had from knowing a little bit about our farmers. Oklahoma farmers are some of the most hardworking Americans in the entire country, representing a dedication to the land and their craft that is unparalleled in our eyes. The sun beats down on their hearts as they… 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 »

Five Reasons to Auction Your Home

Home auctioning is a growing industry, fast competing with the traditional home listing by hometown-based real estate agents. In an age when we need everything done yesterday home selling and buying remains one of the most time-consuming and laborious tasks in the retail industry. More and more sellers are exploring home auctioning as a definitive,… Read more »

Upcoming Aircraft Auctions

Upcoming Aircraft Auction: Nov 6th & 7th An auction is one of the most reliable sources for purchasing something typically on a larger scale for an affordable price and very quickly. The most popular types of auctions used to be reserved for vehicles and residential property. However, those looking to acquire an aircraft for a… 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 »