Charlotte Wylie - Whittington Realty

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter.

12/17/2025

Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore.

12/16/2025

Price Reduction

12/16/2025

1 Million Reasons To Buy a Home

12/15/2025

Thinking of buying your first home and wondering, “How long does this really take?” 🕒 Let’s break it down in a way that feels less like a mystery and more like an exciting journey in the Oklahoma City area.

Buying a home isn't just putting in an offer and moving in the next day. It’s a multi-step process, each part important and part of making that house your new home. Here’s how it usually unfolds for first-time buyers:

First up is the Days on Market (DOM), which tells you how long homes have been available. In places like Oklahoma City, Edmond, or Norman, if a home’s been listed for less than 20 days, it’s hot, meaning you might need to act fast.

Then comes the Option Period, a short window where you get to thoroughly inspect your potential home. You might find things you hadn’t noticed before and decide, “Yep, this is it!” or “Maybe not.” Having this option brings peace of mind.

After that, we enter the Closing Period. This is where your offer is accepted and your to-do list grows. Inspections, appraisals, and securing that financing—it’s all happening now. Usually, this takes a few weeks to 90 days. It’s the moment to check all those boxes.

There’s something known as Time is of the Essence during this phase. It means timelines are important. Missing a date isn’t just missing a date—it can lead to ending deals prematurely. So, keeping track is key.

Finally, there’s the Possession Date. This is when you get the keys and can officially call the place yours. It’s often the same day as closing, but hey, a little flexibility can go a long way!

Understanding these steps makes the home-buying process less daunting. And I’m here to guide you every step of the way, answering questions and lightening the load. Curious about starting your home search? Drop a comment or DM, and let’s chat about making you feel at home in the OKC metro area! 🏡📅

Charlotte Wylie
Whittington Realty
www.wyliesellsok.com
405.245.4416
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"Home Is Your Happy Place"

12/15/2025

How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget

One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.

12/12/2025

Just Sold!