Real Estate Background:
Tom earned a Real Estate Associates License in 1991 and his Brokers License 1993. His wife, Charlotte, joined him in 1992 while he was at John Hausam Realtors. They were a consistent Top Producing Team for the Tulsa Area for over 11 years . In 2002, Tom and Charlotte formed Hardgrave Realtors, a true “mom and pop”
operation. Their business focuses on new construction and home remodeling
for the Tulsa, Sand Springs and Lake Keystone areas.
Tom’s Early Construction Background
In 1971 Tom took a job as cabinetmaker trainee at Jay Rambo Cabinets. After one year of working in all phases of the cabinet shop, he became Vice President and General Manager.
In the fall of 1989 Tom and Charlotte opened a new cabinet company
which targeted kitchen dealers from coast to coast.
In 1991, Tom sold the cabinet company and started Hardgrave Realtors and Builders,
a true “Design-Build” company. Since then, the company has built over a hundred unique homes, most of which
were designed “In House”.
There are many builders in
this area that offer “Cookie Cutter“ homes with options A, B or C with Exterior 1,2 or 3. However, we design each home
to accommodate the home
owner's life style, taste and budget.
Because we usually
build between 4 and 7 homes a year, we spend more time supervising
and ensuring the highest quality of each and every home. We don’t build homes for our customers;
we build homes with our customers.
Methods of building a custom home.
THE FIXED PRICE:
The owner approves the design, specification and price. Buyer presents proof of ability to pay for home when finished. A contract is signed and when all paper work is completed we start the home. .
Amy changes that are made in design or specs, after construction has begun require a change order and any additional cost is paid at that time.
The benefit of this method is that the buyer knows how much his going to cost when it is finished.
This method can either be buyer or builder financed.
THE FLAT FEE:
The owners approve the design, specifications and the estimated cost. Buyer will present proof of ability to make all payment in a timely manner.
This method can be either builder or buyer financed.