Steps to Buying a Home

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Whether you’re buying a $80,000 home or an $800,000 home, my buyer clients receive my full attention, extended availability, access to top service providers as well as my expert and honest advice. I believe it’s my job to not only find you the perfect home, but also to educate you throughout the entire process so you know you’re making the best short and long term financial decisions.

My job as a buyer’s agent

  1. First, download my buyer checklist. This list contains the steps you need to follow to buy your dream home.
  2. Send an email to Steve@SoldonShawnee.com so we can set up a search for you on the MLS and begin sending you homes that fit your search criteria.
  3. Check out this estimate of buyer’s closing costs. This is the approximate amount of cash you will need to have available on the day of closing in addition to your down payment.

Lastly, read my blog posts that detail each step of the real estate estate transaction for buyers:

Step 1:    Find a Realtor

Step 2:   Get Preapproved for a mortgage

Step 3:   Download my homebuyer’s checklist

Step 4:   Find the home of your dreams

Step 5:   Time for showings

Step 6:   Make an offer 

IMPORTANT:
We must meet ahead of this step to go over the contract. Alternatively I have an explainer video where you’re taken through the documents paragraph by paragraph. It’s very quick and thorough in just about 15 minutes! Hit me up for the password.

Navigating Multiple Offers Like a Pro

Step 7:   Schedule the home inspection

Step 8:   Set up homeowner’s insurance

Step 9:   I have an accepted contract. Now what?

Step 10:   Your earnest money check

Step 11: Give notice to your landlord (only applies to buyers who are currently renting)

Step 12:  Spend money carefully until closing

Step 13: Schedule the closing on your calendar

Step 14: What is the TRR/inspection period?

Step 15: Tips for attending the home inspection

Step 16: Read the inspection report

Step 17: The appraisal

Step 18: Hire movers and start packing!

Check out the link at the bottom of the page for help with notifying places of your new address!

Step 19: Hook up your utilities

Step 20: Do you want a home warranty?

Step 21: Secure your new home

Step 22: What is “Clear to Close”?

Step 23: Attend the final walk through

Step 24: Attend the closing

Step 25: Wrap things up

AFTER CLOSING:

File for Homestead Exemption!

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Remember to Claim Your Home on Zillow!

Buyer’s important places to notify with change of address

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  • What other clients are saying...

    “A true professional”

    Steve was very kind & helpful...a true professional. Enjoyed working with him!

    Herb and Linda Moring
    Shawnee, OK

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-02-20T17:00:28-06:00

    Herb and Linda Moring
    Shawnee, OK

    Steve was very kind & helpful...a true professional. Enjoyed working with him!

    “Not only a very knowledgeable agent but also a kind and caring person”

    Steve came highly recommended and did not disappoint! My sister and I worked through the difficult and emotional task of selling our family home. Steve was there to guide us through each step. His website is a wealth of information and is very easy to navigate. He is not only a very knowledgeable agent but also a kind and caring person.

    Robin Villa
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-09-24T17:00:14-05:00

    Robin Villa
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve came highly recommended and did not disappoint! My sister and I worked through the difficult and emotional task of selling our family home. Steve was there to guide us through each step. His website is a wealth of information and is very easy to navigate. He is not only a very knowledgeable agent but also a kind and caring person.

    “The ultimate professional in real estate”

    Steve Reese is the ultimate professional in real estate. He worked diligently to sell my home and communicated regularly to keep me up to date. That calmed any concerns I had during the whole process of selling and closing. I highly recommend Steve. He will have your best interest as he works with you. Thank you so much, Steve.

    Anne McGuire
    former St. Gregory's University faculty

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-10-18T17:00:44-05:00

    Anne McGuire
    former St. Gregory's University faculty

    Steve Reese is the ultimate professional in real estate. He worked diligently to sell my home and communicated regularly to keep me up to date. That calmed any concerns I had during the whole process of selling and closing. I highly recommend Steve. He will have your best interest as he works with you. Thank you so much, Steve.

    “Extremely knowledgeable, creative and willing to think outside the box”

    Steve worked tirelessly to defend our rights in a difficult situation. Always responsive and available. Extremely knowledgeable, creative and willing to think outside the box to reach a good solution. Highly reccomend as Steve is probably the best Realtor in the state of Oklahoma.

    David and Carla Rohr
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-11-10T17:00:20-06:00

    David and Carla Rohr
    Shawnee

    Steve worked tirelessly to defend our rights in a difficult situation. Always responsive and available. Extremely knowledgeable, creative and willing to think outside the box to reach a good solution. Highly reccomend as Steve is probably the best Realtor in the state of Oklahoma.

    “He kept with us until we found our perfect house”

    Steve helped us while looking for a house in Shawnee. It took us a year and he was with us every step of the way. With the changes in the housing market and trying to find a place that fit our needs, he kept with us until we found our perfect house. He is professional and friendly and will work with you until you find what you want. He kept us informed with closing and worked with our mortgage company to make sure everything went smoothly.

    I would highly recommend Steve Reese when you are looking for your new home.

    Karen Harris
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-11-15T17:00:00-06:00

    Karen Harris
    Shawnee

    Steve helped us while looking for a house in Shawnee. It took us a year and he was with us every step of the way. With the changes in the housing market and trying to find a place that fit our needs, he kept with us until we found our perfect house. He is professional and friendly and will work with you until you find what you want. He kept us informed with closing and worked with our mortgage company to make sure everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend Steve Reese when you are looking for your new home.

    “My home was unique and he knew what to do to get it sold”

    Steve was so helpful and walked me thru this process. My home was unique and he knew what to do to get it sold. I am so thankful for his help. I would recommend him to anyone! Thanks!

    Zanne Winton
    Retired to Oklahoma City

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-05-06T17:00:37-05:00

    Zanne Winton
    Retired to Oklahoma City

    Steve was so helpful and walked me thru this process. My home was unique and he knew what to do to get it sold. I am so thankful for his help. I would recommend him to anyone! Thanks!

    “I’m so grateful for his heart for people”

    I love Steve. He's been texting me houses for years, helping us find our perfect home. The house before "the one" fell through, and he spent time reminding me that everything works out like it needs to. He went out of his way while he was out of town to make sure my husband and I were taken care of while we were under contract. He stayed in constant contact about what was coming, what to watch out for, and how to avoid scams. I'm so grateful for this friend, his knowledge of this community, and his heart for people. Five stars!

    Zoe Loeser
    Community Renewal
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-07-22T17:00:19-05:00

    Zoe Loeser
    Community Renewal
    Shawnee

    I love Steve. He's been texting me houses for years, helping us find our perfect home. The house before "the one" fell through, and he spent time reminding me that everything works out like it needs to. He went out of his way while he was out of town to make sure my husband and I were taken care of while we were under contract. He stayed in constant contact about what was coming, what to watch out for, and how to avoid scams. I'm so grateful for this friend, his knowledge of this community, and his heart for people. Five stars!

    “Steve was so kind and absolutely above and beyond”

    We had a difficult situation, with my mom selling her house after moving out of state. Steve was so kind and absolutely above and beyond on helping with things that came up. The water heater exploded and we're a thousand miles away? Steve has a guy, it's taken care of, no problem.

    His photographer? FANTASTIC.

    He fielded multiple offers on the very first day we listed, and when we decided to sell for less to a dear family member, he handled it all with aplomb and never said a word about asking for more.

    Steve is a jewel of a person, and a fantastic agent.

    Rebecca Schoenkopf
    Detroit, MI

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-10-31T17:00:27-05:00

    Rebecca Schoenkopf
    Detroit, MI

    We had a difficult situation, with my mom selling her house after moving out of state. Steve was so kind and absolutely above and beyond on helping with things that came up. The water heater exploded and we're a thousand miles away? Steve has a guy, it's taken care of, no problem. His photographer? FANTASTIC. He fielded multiple offers on the very first day we listed, and when we decided to sell for less to a dear family member, he handled it all with aplomb and never said a word about asking for more. Steve is a jewel of a person, and a fantastic agent.

    “I appreciated his creative solutions”

    Steve made a difficult process so easy. I appreciated his keeping me updated on a regular basis and always ready to answer my questions and concerns. I also appreciated his creative solutions to a few issues. He is the greatest and I would recommend his services to anyone.

    Norma Partridge
    Retired OBU faculty
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-11-11T17:00:33-06:00

    Norma Partridge
    Retired OBU faculty
    Shawnee

    Steve made a difficult process so easy. I appreciated his keeping me updated on a regular basis and always ready to answer my questions and concerns. I also appreciated his creative solutions to a few issues. He is the greatest and I would recommend his services to anyone.

    “He maintained excellent communication”

    Steve was extremely competent, compassionate, and just really nice to work with in general. He maintained excellent communication (even at a long distance), and helped us navigate a sale amidst fresh and painful grief. I'd recommend him without hesitation.

    Evan Blackstone
    Spokane, WA (formerly of Shawnee)

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-02-07T17:00:28-06:00

    Evan Blackstone
    Spokane, WA (formerly of Shawnee)

    Steve was extremely competent, compassionate, and just really nice to work with in general. He maintained excellent communication (even at a long distance), and helped us navigate a sale amidst fresh and painful grief. I'd recommend him without hesitation.

    “Steve makes you feel like a family member”

    I could not recommend a better person to sell or buy a home for you. Steve makes you feel like a family member and goes above and beyond. My late mother requested Steve before her passing, she thought he was wonderful at his job. And I later found out, he very much was. He is beyond helpful, and is knowledgeable about all things real estate. If I could give a higher recommendation, I would.

    Rachel Blackstone
    Prague, OK (formerly of Shawnee)

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-02-07T18:00:17-06:00

    Rachel Blackstone
    Prague, OK (formerly of Shawnee)

    I could not recommend a better person to sell or buy a home for you. Steve makes you feel like a family member and goes above and beyond. My late mother requested Steve before her passing, she thought he was wonderful at his job. And I later found out, he very much was. He is beyond helpful, and is knowledgeable about all things real estate. If I could give a higher recommendation, I would.

    “Steve was amazing!”

    Steve was amazing! The first time he came to my house, I told him I was ignorant about the whole real estate thing. He said, “Don’t worry, Pat, I’ll hold your hand every step of the way.” And that’s exactly what he did! I highly recommend him.

    Patricia Brown
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-12-19T17:00:00-06:00

    Patricia Brown
    Shawnee

    Steve was amazing! The first time he came to my house, I told him I was ignorant about the whole real estate thing. He said, “Don’t worry, Pat, I’ll hold your hand every step of the way.” And that’s exactly what he did! I highly recommend him.

    “He shared kindness and joy throughout both sales”

    Steve has helped my mom sell two homes now, and I can't recommend him enough. His attention to detail, communication, and professionalism are top notch. But what makes Steve exceptional is the kindness and joy he shared throughout both sales. If you're in the market to buy, sell, or invest, Steve should be your first call.

    Chris Morris
    Legacy Title of Oklahoma
    Oklahoma City

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-12-12T17:00:38-06:00

    Chris Morris
    Legacy Title of Oklahoma
    Oklahoma City

    Steve has helped my mom sell two homes now, and I can't recommend him enough. His attention to detail, communication, and professionalism are top notch. But what makes Steve exceptional is the kindness and joy he shared throughout both sales. If you're in the market to buy, sell, or invest, Steve should be your first call.

    “Video walkthroughs answering our questions”

    He helped us from another state find our house, did video walk throughs answering all our questions. We had a fast buying experience. We enjoyed the time he took helping us.

    James Jones
    Out-of-State Buyer

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-03-02T18:42:50-06:00

    James Jones
    Out-of-State Buyer

    He helped us from another state find our house, did video walk throughs answering all our questions. We had a fast buying experience. We enjoyed the time he took helping us.

    “He was innovative and thought outside the box.”

    Our selling experience was so easy with Steve. Selling a big, unique, and old home can be a tough task, but Steve was up for it. He was innovative and thought outside the box. We got our home sold quickly with Steve on our side, and the closing process was a breeze. We'll forever be thankful for Steve!

    Amanda Johnson
    Director of Public Relations
    Shawnee Public Schools

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-03-09T18:55:36-06:00

    Amanda Johnson
    Director of Public Relations
    Shawnee Public Schools

    Our selling experience was so easy with Steve. Selling a big, unique, and old home can be a tough task, but Steve was up for it. He was innovative and thought outside the box. We got our home sold quickly with Steve on our side, and the closing process was a breeze. We'll forever be thankful for Steve!

    “We needed something fresh to reach a new audience and Steve was just the fit”

    Steve made the selling process so easy. Our house had been listed for a while and we needed something fresh to reach a new audience and Steve was just the fit to creatively market a unique home. We are thankful for his guidance and help in the selling process and appreciate his efforts to get our home sold.

    David Johnson
    Cornwell Tools, Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-03-10T19:16:31-06:00

    David Johnson
    Cornwell Tools, Shawnee

    Steve made the selling process so easy. Our house had been listed for a while and we needed something fresh to reach a new audience and Steve was just the fit to creatively market a unique home. We are thankful for his guidance and help in the selling process and appreciate his efforts to get our home sold.

    “He was attentive and quick to respond”

    Steve was great to work with. He took time to do the important upfront work needed to market the property and presented it in a very personalized way. He was attentive and quick to respond to all of my questions and concerns. Most importantly the house sold and closed quick as lightning. Thanks, Steve.

    Mark Turner
    Oklahoma City

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-04-03T19:23:29-05:00

    Mark Turner
    Oklahoma City

    Steve was great to work with. He took time to do the important upfront work needed to market the property and presented it in a very personalized way. He was attentive and quick to respond to all of my questions and concerns. Most importantly the house sold and closed quick as lightning. Thanks, Steve.

    “Steve was highly recommended to us.”

    Steve is one of the kindest, caring, and most helpful people we have ever had the pleasure to work with. We lost my sister in December and needed to sell her house. Steve was highly recommended to us. Being an older house, we needed some work done. Steve went out of his way to find workers for us and even met them when we couldn’t. We will always be grateful!

    Kathie Stout
    Out-of-town seller

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-07-09T19:26:01-05:00

    Kathie Stout
    Out-of-town seller

    Steve is one of the kindest, caring, and most helpful people we have ever had the pleasure to work with. We lost my sister in December and needed to sell her house. Steve was highly recommended to us. Being an older house, we needed some work done. Steve went out of his way to find workers for us and even met them when we couldn’t. We will always be grateful!

    “He went above and beyond”

    We loved working with Steve on the sale of our home! He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He kept us informed every step of the way. He went above and beyond, was fun to work with, and we highly recommend him.

    Jimmy and Janis King
    Retired

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-11-01T19:31:02-05:00

    Jimmy and Janis King
    Retired

    We loved working with Steve on the sale of our home! He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He kept us informed every step of the way. He went above and beyond, was fun to work with, and we highly recommend him.

    “From his showing guides to “knowing-what’s-next” updates, we felt in control at every step.”

    Steve was absolutely incredible! If you're looking for someone to take charge, have attention to detail and curate incredible leads, all the while maintaining constant communication, LOOK NO FURTHER! Steve will be our guy for all things selling and buying from here on out. We were unsure of how to sell our non-traditional home—but Steve ensured that we sold for top-dollar and to an amazing family! We had such a good experience and knew we could rely on Steve every step of the way. From his showing guides to "knowing-what's-next" updates, we felt in control at every step. You couldn't get better service! Steve THANK YOU!!!!

    Lauren Craig
    Executive Director
    Oklahoma Democratic Party

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2023-12-06T19:36:10-06:00

    Lauren Craig
    Executive Director
    Oklahoma Democratic Party

    Steve was absolutely incredible! If you're looking for someone to take charge, have attention to detail and curate incredible leads, all the while maintaining constant communication, LOOK NO FURTHER! Steve will be our guy for all things selling and buying from here on out. We were unsure of how to sell our non-traditional home—but Steve ensured that we sold for top-dollar and to an amazing family! We had such a good experience and knew we could rely on Steve every step of the way. From his showing guides to "knowing-what's-next" updates, we felt in control at every step. You couldn't get better service! Steve THANK YOU!!!!

    “He’s the best prepared…”

    He’s the best prepared, the easiest and most knowledgeable of anybody we have ever been associated with.

    Mike and Betty Presley
    Salesman

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2024-01-29T19:45:04-06:00

    Mike and Betty Presley
    Salesman

    He’s the best prepared, the easiest and most knowledgeable of anybody we have ever been associated with.

    “He did what he had to do to get our house sold.”

    He was very good and very legit on selling our house. He did open houses and did what he had to do to get our house sold, and we really appreciate him. He’s a very good Realtor. I’d recommend him very highly. Thank you Steve. You’re awesome.

    Charles and Teresa Crane
    Country Club Seller

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2024-06-20T19:47:37-05:00

    Charles and Teresa Crane
    Country Club Seller

    He was very good and very legit on selling our house. He did open houses and did what he had to do to get our house sold, and we really appreciate him. He’s a very good Realtor. I’d recommend him very highly. Thank you Steve. You’re awesome.

    “He advocated for us quite well.”

    Steve is the best!! We were picky shoppers with a large amount of drama involving our new baby. Steve was very understanding of our needs and showed us countless houses. In the negotiation phase for the home we bought, he advocated for us quite well. We highly recommend Steve.

    Kaine and Jennifer Ezell
    OBU

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2024-07-22T19:50:06-05:00

    Kaine and Jennifer Ezell
    OBU

    Steve is the best!! We were picky shoppers with a large amount of drama involving our new baby. Steve was very understanding of our needs and showed us countless houses. In the negotiation phase for the home we bought, he advocated for us quite well. We highly recommend Steve.

    “He is a truly amazing person who loves people and serves his community well.”

    Steve is amazing! We did not know him going into our long home-buying process, but now we have a genuine friend in Steve. He was with us every step of the way, always had patience, gave us great wisdom, and looked out for us in every possible way. He is an incredible advocate for his clients, and a truly amazing person who loves people and serves his community well.

    JC and Ruth Ivers
    Countryside Baptist Church • Northside Veterinary Hospital

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2024-08-20T19:51:40-05:00

    JC and Ruth Ivers
    Countryside Baptist Church • Northside Veterinary Hospital

    Steve is amazing! We did not know him going into our long home-buying process, but now we have a genuine friend in Steve. He was with us every step of the way, always had patience, gave us great wisdom, and looked out for us in every possible way. He is an incredible advocate for his clients, and a truly amazing person who loves people and serves his community well.

    “Couldn’t speak higher of him”

    Steve is literally the greatest human on the planet. Our house was so tricky to sell and he fought long and hard to make it happen. He never gave up on us or made us feel like we were a “problem child.” Couldn’t speak higher of him, he’s a pro!

    Maile Hopkins
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-04-07T20:57:28-05:00

    Maile Hopkins
    Shawnee

    Steve is literally the greatest human on the planet. Our house was so tricky to sell and he fought long and hard to make it happen. He never gave up on us or made us feel like we were a “problem child.” Couldn’t speak higher of him, he’s a pro!

    “Steve was so professional, accessible and fun”

    Steve was just wonderful in helping us sell our parents' home. It was a very emotional time, but Steve was so professional, accessible and fun. He was so organized and quick to answer any questions we might have. During these uncertain times with COVID-19, I appreciated his willingness to go the extra mile with the online Open House and also help with the sanitation after the house was shown or a professional service was done. His knowledge of his profession is obvious and he is a delight to work with. I will reach out to Steve again if I need a Realtor!

    Thank you Steve for taking such good care of us....we really appreciate you :-)

    Jimmy and Janis King
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-06-10T17:00:29-05:00

    Jimmy and Janis King
    Shawnee

    Steve was just wonderful in helping us sell our parents' home. It was a very emotional time, but Steve was so professional, accessible and fun. He was so organized and quick to answer any questions we might have. During these uncertain times with COVID-19, I appreciated his willingness to go the extra mile with the online Open House and also help with the sanitation after the house was shown or a professional service was done. His knowledge of his profession is obvious and he is a delight to work with. I will reach out to Steve again if I need a Realtor! Thank you Steve for taking such good care of us....we really appreciate you :-)

    “Communicated regularly to keep me up-to-date”

    Steve Reese is the ultimate professional in real estate. He worked diligently to sell my home, and communicated regularly to keep me up-to-date. That calmed any concerns I had during the whole process of selling and closing. I highly recommend Steve. He will have your best interest as he works with you. Thank you so much, Steve.

    Anne McGuire
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-01-25T14:06:03-06:00

    Anne McGuire
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve Reese is the ultimate professional in real estate. He worked diligently to sell my home, and communicated regularly to keep me up-to-date. That calmed any concerns I had during the whole process of selling and closing. I highly recommend Steve. He will have your best interest as he works with you. Thank you so much, Steve.

    “Always available to honestly answer our questions”

    Steve's knowledge of the market was truly impressive. He was spot on with the list price. We received a full offer in less than a week. He was always available to honestly answer our questions and address our concerns. Frankly, he was awesome to work with.

    Stephen and Melinda Hughes
    Formerly of Shawnee, OK

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-05-20T18:00:46-05:00

    Stephen and Melinda Hughes
    Formerly of Shawnee, OK

    Steve's knowledge of the market was truly impressive. He was spot on with the list price. We received a full offer in less than a week. He was always available to honestly answer our questions and address our concerns. Frankly, he was awesome to work with.

    “He is not only a very knowledgeable agent but also a kind and caring person.”

    Steve came highly recommended and did not disappoint! My sister and I worked through the difficult and emotional task of selling our family home. Steve was there to guide us through each step. His website is a wealth of information and is very easy to navigate. He is not only a very knowledgeable agent but also a kind and caring person.

    Robin Villa
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-01-25T14:07:47-06:00

    Robin Villa
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve came highly recommended and did not disappoint! My sister and I worked through the difficult and emotional task of selling our family home. Steve was there to guide us through each step. His website is a wealth of information and is very easy to navigate. He is not only a very knowledgeable agent but also a kind and caring person.

    “Words can never say how helpful and considerate he was explaining things”

    He is a wonderful realtor and such a nice person . I would highly recommend you use him to handle your buying or selling . Words can never say how helpful and considerate he was explaining things , because I was new to selling and he was very careful to explain each detail to me . Thank you Steven

    Belinda K West
    Tecumseh

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2022-01-25T14:09:23-06:00

    Belinda K West
    Tecumseh

    He is a wonderful realtor and such a nice person . I would highly recommend you use him to handle your buying or selling . Words can never say how helpful and considerate he was explaining things , because I was new to selling and he was very careful to explain each detail to me . Thank you Steven

    “Detailed, top-notch professional service (with a personal twist)”

    Steve performed above and beyond expectations!!! Detailed, top-notch professional service (with a personal twist); He delivered the initial launch of my house onto the market with outstanding and fresh property photos and description as well as extensive online marketing, diligently showed the house and landed an offer quickly! Moreover, Steve was excellent with communication and coordination as well as enormously supportive throughout the entire process especially during the predictably stressful time period of preceding closing!

    Caroline Denslow
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-07-16T17:00:21-05:00

    Caroline Denslow
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve performed above and beyond expectations!!! Detailed, top-notch professional service (with a personal twist); He delivered the initial launch of my house onto the market with outstanding and fresh property photos and description as well as extensive online marketing, diligently showed the house and landed an offer quickly! Moreover, Steve was excellent with communication and coordination as well as enormously supportive throughout the entire process especially during the predictably stressful time period of preceding closing!

    “Always ready to help as I navigated a move from another state”

    Steve was very pleasant to work with, did a great job keeping up with things and communicating, and was always ready to help as I navigated a move from another state. Highly recommended!

    Dr. Jonathan Ashbach
    Oklahoma Baptist University
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-06-28T17:00:17-05:00

    Dr. Jonathan Ashbach
    Oklahoma Baptist University
    Shawnee

    Steve was very pleasant to work with, did a great job keeping up with things and communicating, and was always ready to help as I navigated a move from another state. Highly recommended!

    “A strong and knowledgeable advocate on our behalf”

    Steve was the best possible realtor we could’ve asked for when we looked to sell our house. He was extremely patient and walked us every step of the way through the process, and he was a strong and knowledgeable advocate on our behalf when it came to negotiating with the buyers. Steve communicated with us clearly and often about what we needed to do and what to expect, and he was absolutely delightful to work with.

    We ended up selling the home for more than we expected and are just thrilled with how well Steve worked as our realtor.

    Heide Brandes
    Oklahoma City

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-05-05T17:00:08-05:00

    Heide Brandes
    Oklahoma City

    Steve was the best possible realtor we could’ve asked for when we looked to sell our house. He was extremely patient and walked us every step of the way through the process, and he was a strong and knowledgeable advocate on our behalf when it came to negotiating with the buyers. Steve communicated with us clearly and often about what we needed to do and what to expect, and he was absolutely delightful to work with. We ended up selling the home for more than we expected and are just thrilled with how well Steve worked as our realtor.

    “He has this awesome checklist you can use to guide you.”

    Steve Reese is the embodiment of an angel. Being a first-time homebuyer is a scary process if you don't know what you are doing. Not only did he personally break everything down for us but he has this awesome checklist you can use to help guide you. Steve made everything so flexible for us due to my husband's work schedule. I wish I could rate higher than a 5 star because believe me he is worth a million. I would recommend him more than anyone I've ever met.

    Jake and Raven Budka
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-04-04T17:00:31-05:00

    Jake and Raven Budka
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese is the embodiment of an angel. Being a first-time homebuyer is a scary process if you don't know what you are doing. Not only did he personally break everything down for us but he has this awesome checklist you can use to help guide you. Steve made everything so flexible for us due to my husband's work schedule. I wish I could rate higher than a 5 star because believe me he is worth a million. I would recommend him more than anyone I've ever met.

    “Sold the same day for much more than we expected”

    Steve is a rock star and a really nice person. He took us through the whole process and made it easy. Our house went on the market on a Saturday morning and sold the same day for much more than we expected.

    Brent and Denise Haught
    formerly of Bethel Acres

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2021-02-23T17:00:34-06:00

    Brent and Denise Haught
    formerly of Bethel Acres

    Steve is a rock star and a really nice person. He took us through the whole process and made it easy. Our house went on the market on a Saturday morning and sold the same day for much more than we expected.

    “He went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly”

    I was not in Shawnee during the process of selling my home. Steve made the process easy from a distance and went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly. He treated the house as if it was his own.

    Teresa Mayfield-Meyer
    formerly of Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-11-29T17:00:01-06:00

    Teresa Mayfield-Meyer
    formerly of Shawnee

    I was not in Shawnee during the process of selling my home. Steve made the process easy from a distance and went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly. He treated the house as if it was his own.

    “Steve made this whole process as hassle free”

    I live in Houston but had to sell a house in Shawnee, Oklahoma—during COVID season no less. Steve made this whole process as hassle free as I ever imagined it could be and even got me above list price. I would definitely recommend Steve and his company!

    Jim Benton
    Houston, TX

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-11-12T17:00:32-06:00

    Jim Benton
    Houston, TX

    I live in Houston but had to sell a house in Shawnee, Oklahoma—during COVID season no less. Steve made this whole process as hassle free as I ever imagined it could be and even got me above list price. I would definitely recommend Steve and his company!

    “Steve was comforting, encouraging and knowledgeable”

    First and foremost, Steve was accessible! If we had any questions about the process Steve was there for us and if he didn't have the answer he was going to find the answer. Through no fault of Steve we had a few bumps in the process and Steve was comforting, encouraging, knowledgeable throughout.

    Fredrick Wagner
    Former OBU Assistant Volleyball Coach

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-10-28T17:00:15-05:00

    Fredrick Wagner
    Former OBU Assistant Volleyball Coach

    First and foremost, Steve was accessible! If we had any questions about the process Steve was there for us and if he didn't have the answer he was going to find the answer. Through no fault of Steve we had a few bumps in the process and Steve was comforting, encouraging, knowledgeable throughout.

    “You will never feel lost in the process!”

    Steve went above and beyond to get us into our new home. We were working on a tight timeline and knew buying a foreclosure would be a tough task, everything appeared to be great until it wasn't. Steve ensured us everything would work out and sure enough after countless hours of work and tracking down answers from the seller, Steve was able to get us to closing. Steve does a great job of communicating, you will never feel lost in the process! So thankful we found Steve!

    Tony and Regan Bowler
    Shawnee

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    2020-02-06T11:30:31-06:00

    Tony and Regan Bowler
    Shawnee

    Steve went above and beyond to get us into our new home. We were working on a tight timeline and knew buying a foreclosure would be a tough task, everything appeared to be great until it wasn't. Steve ensured us everything would work out and sure enough after countless hours of work and tracking down answers from the seller, Steve was able to get us to closing. Steve does a great job of communicating, you will never feel lost in the process! So thankful we found Steve!

    “Steve provides excellent personal care of his clients!”

    Louis and Marti Wolf
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T11:34:21-06:00

    Louis and Marti Wolf
    Shawnee

    “He helped us understand the process.”

    Steve Reese demonstrated outstanding professionalism and understanding of the market from the onset of the process of selling our home to the final paperwork. He kept us informed of all inquiries and feedback and helped us better understand the process of home sales. We highly recommend Steve to anyone with an interest in selling their home. Steve, thanks for all the hard work you put into helping us with the sale of our home!

    Joel and Maria Canaga
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T11:54:02-06:00

    Joel and Maria Canaga
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese demonstrated outstanding professionalism and understanding of the market from the onset of the process of selling our home to the final paperwork. He kept us informed of all inquiries and feedback and helped us better understand the process of home sales. We highly recommend Steve to anyone with an interest in selling their home. Steve, thanks for all the hard work you put into helping us with the sale of our home!

    “Steve is wonderful.”

    I saw Steve’s post on Instagram and his name Sold on Shawnee got my total attention. Brilliant name! And Steve is wonderful.

    Sylwia Hair
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T11:55:44-06:00

    Sylwia Hair
    Shawnee

    I saw Steve’s post on Instagram and his name Sold on Shawnee got my total attention. Brilliant name! And Steve is wonderful.

    “He communicates with you all the time.”

    Steve is such a wonderful and experienced person to work with. He is very helpful, friendly and communicates with you all the time so you know what is going on. He made the process of selling my townhouse much less chaotic. Steve is great!

    Liz
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T11:57:52-06:00

    Liz
    Shawnee

    Steve is such a wonderful and experienced person to work with. He is very helpful, friendly and communicates with you all the time so you know what is going on. He made the process of selling my townhouse much less chaotic. Steve is great!

    “Steve goes above and beyond for his clients.”

    I really did not consider any other Realtor. Steve is ethical, compassionate, interested in doing the best for his clients, and that was exactly what I experienced. He made sure I understood the minutia of the process as well as the overall big picture. He was always encouraging through every step of the process.

    I have had nothing but positive experiences with Steve selling my property. Every aspect of the sale was carried out well in every detail. Based on my experience, Steve goes above and beyond for his clients. He is an expert on follow through with every imaginable detail. He also was indispensable in putting me in touch with an excellent Realtor in the city to which I was moving.

    Sandra Meyer
    OBU Professor Emeritus of Music
    Fort Collins, Colorado (formerly of Shawnee)

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:01:58-06:00

    Sandra Meyer
    OBU Professor Emeritus of Music
    Fort Collins, Colorado (formerly of Shawnee)

    I really did not consider any other Realtor. Steve is ethical, compassionate, interested in doing the best for his clients, and that was exactly what I experienced. He made sure I understood the minutia of the process as well as the overall big picture. He was always encouraging through every step of the process. I have had nothing but positive experiences with Steve selling my property. Every aspect of the sale was carried out well in every detail. Based on my experience, Steve goes above and beyond for his clients. He is an expert on follow through with every imaginable detail. He also was indispensable in putting me in touch with an excellent Realtor in the city to which I was moving.

    Two words “ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!”

    I contacted the real estate company and drew a winning lottery ticket by Steve answering the phone. There is no doubt in my mind that Steve goes above and beyond for his clients. From the moment that Steve answered the phone to present date, Steve has been a broker that has my best interest in mind. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and explains the entire process in a way that is easy to understand. Steve made me feel comfortable and secure during the entirety of the real estate transaction. While everyone has a busy schedule, Steve always makes time to help with any query or concern. Aside from being the best real estate broker I have ever met, Steve has become a dear and trusted friend. I have been spouting Steve’s praises to everyone I know. Even my 76 year old father, who is so hard to please, thinks Steve is the cat’s meow. If there is an award for the best real estate broker, Steve needs to be the recipient. Steve made the purchase of my office building an exciting adventure with low stress and plenty of laughs. I count myself so lucky to have Steve as a friend and I look forward to continuing our friendship for many years to come.

    Michele A. Freeman
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:12:14-06:00

    Michele A. Freeman
    Shawnee

    I contacted the real estate company and drew a winning lottery ticket by Steve answering the phone. There is no doubt in my mind that Steve goes above and beyond for his clients. From the moment that Steve answered the phone to present date, Steve has been a broker that has my best interest in mind. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and explains the entire process in a way that is easy to understand. Steve made me feel comfortable and secure during the entirety of the real estate transaction. While everyone has a busy schedule, Steve always makes time to help with any query or concern. Aside from being the best real estate broker I have ever met, Steve has become a dear and trusted friend. I have been spouting Steve’s praises to everyone I know. Even my 76 year old father, who is so hard to please, thinks Steve is the cat’s meow. If there is an award for the best real estate broker, Steve needs to be the recipient. Steve made the purchase of my office building an exciting adventure with low stress and plenty of laughs. I count myself so lucky to have Steve as a friend and I look forward to continuing our friendship for many years to come.

    “Knowledgeable, approachable, and easily reachable”

    As a first-time home buyer, I was a bit hesitant and nervous about the home-buying process. I am so thankful that I happened to find Steve Reese! I cannot say enough good things about him—he was knowledgeable, approachable, and easily reachable (very important for those frantic calls/text messages about negotiations, inspections, etc.). His familiarity with the area and local contacts helped to make the moving process smoother even after closing. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a home in the Shawnee area, and I will be working with him again if I am ever selling/buying in the future.

    Jessica Rohr
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:14:37-06:00

    Jessica Rohr
    Shawnee

    As a first-time home buyer, I was a bit hesitant and nervous about the home-buying process. I am so thankful that I happened to find Steve Reese! I cannot say enough good things about him—he was knowledgeable, approachable, and easily reachable (very important for those frantic calls/text messages about negotiations, inspections, etc.). His familiarity with the area and local contacts helped to make the moving process smoother even after closing. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a home in the Shawnee area, and I will be working with him again if I am ever selling/buying in the future.

    “He updated me every step of the way.”

    I was a first-time home seller and had no idea what I was doing. From day one until closing, Steve Reese explained everything so that I could understand it. He stayed in constant contact with me and updated me every step of the way. He made it a very easy process for me. Within days of putting my house on the market, Steve Reese showed the house about 5 times and had 2 offers. If I ever buy or sell a house, I will definitely use Steve Reese. Thank you for everything! 

    Melissa Browning
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:16:36-06:00

    Melissa Browning
    Shawnee

    I was a first-time home seller and had no idea what I was doing. From day one until closing, Steve Reese explained everything so that I could understand it. He stayed in constant contact with me and updated me every step of the way. He made it a very easy process for me. Within days of putting my house on the market, Steve Reese showed the house about 5 times and had 2 offers. If I ever buy or sell a house, I will definitely use Steve Reese. Thank you for everything! 

    “Knowledgeable about the business”

    Steve did a great job of encouraging and supporting us through this process. He remained positive and looked for the good in every aspect. He is certainly knowledgeable about the business and offered helpful suggestions along the way to make our sale happen as soon as possible. 

    Keith and Laura Whitmore
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:19:02-06:00

    Keith and Laura Whitmore
    Shawnee

    Steve did a great job of encouraging and supporting us through this process. He remained positive and looked for the good in every aspect. He is certainly knowledgeable about the business and offered helpful suggestions along the way to make our sale happen as soon as possible. 

    “Lots of great advice through the process”

    Steve helped us buy our first home! He helped us negotiate, find houses we hadn’t even seen and ultimately gave us lots of great advice through the buying process because we were clueless. I recommend him to everyone who’s in the buying market.

    Kaysi West
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:22:07-06:00

    Kaysi West
    Shawnee

    Steve helped us buy our first home! He helped us negotiate, find houses we hadn’t even seen and ultimately gave us lots of great advice through the buying process because we were clueless. I recommend him to everyone who’s in the buying market.

    “Professionalism, knowledge, and genuine personal service”

    My wife and I started our search for a second home with another area Realtor and quickly realized that we were dealing with a part-time Realtor. I started searching and found a Realtor with an impressive list of accomplishments. I found Steve Reese and am grateful that I choose him.

    I gave Steve a list of what I was looking for and he went to work immediately. The visits were well planned and Steve even had a house he wanted us to see that was not on our list. WOW, he was spot on. It is like he was reading our mind. Steve was an excellent choice and everything went so smoothly that we had the keys in 3 short weeks. He was in touch with us every day during the process. If you want professionalism, knowledge, and genuine personal service, I beg you to call Steve. I would use him again without hesitation!

    Wayne and Teddye Gray
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:34:58-06:00

    Wayne and Teddye Gray
    Shawnee

    My wife and I started our search for a second home with another area Realtor and quickly realized that we were dealing with a part-time Realtor. I started searching and found a Realtor with an impressive list of accomplishments. I found Steve Reese and am grateful that I choose him. I gave Steve a list of what I was looking for and he went to work immediately. The visits were well planned and Steve even had a house he wanted us to see that was not on our list. WOW, he was spot on. It is like he was reading our mind. Steve was an excellent choice and everything went so smoothly that we had the keys in 3 short weeks. He was in touch with us every day during the process. If you want professionalism, knowledge, and genuine personal service, I beg you to call Steve. I would use him again without hesitation!

    “He thought of things we didn’t.”

    He was awesome! He listened to our wants and needs and showed us properties that met those requirements. He also thought of things that we didn’t. It was helpful to have his professional opinion.

    Eric and Kim Smith
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:42:41-06:00

    Eric and Kim Smith
    Shawnee

    He was awesome! He listened to our wants and needs and showed us properties that met those requirements. He also thought of things that we didn’t. It was helpful to have his professional opinion.

    “Steve Reese is one the finest agents”

    Steve has every characteristic I would look for in a friend. He approaches his clients in just that manner, as a friend helping another friend. He knows everyone, everywhere. Steve's on-going participation in professional organizations keeps him current in market trends and changes. I would have to say, Steve Reese is one the finest agents, and one of the finest people I believe I have ever met.

    David and Janet Brooks
    Ponca City

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:46:40-06:00

    David and Janet Brooks
    Ponca City

    Steve has every characteristic I would look for in a friend. He approaches his clients in just that manner, as a friend helping another friend. He knows everyone, everywhere. Steve's on-going participation in professional organizations keeps him current in market trends and changes. I would have to say, Steve Reese is one the finest agents, and one of the finest people I believe I have ever met.

    “Steve was just wonderful.”

    Steve was just wonderful, and I will recommend him to anyone I know in need of a real estate agent.

    Dianne Lippman
    Shawnee

    Steve Reese, Sold on Shawnee Real Estate
    2020-02-06T12:48:07-06:00

    Dianne Lippman
    Shawnee

    Steve was just wonderful, and I will recommend him to anyone I know in need of a real estate agent.
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