Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor I’m Desiree Gillespie, a real estate agent passionate about helping people find not just a house, but a place to truly call home.

Specializing in first-time home buyers, I focus on providing guidance, support, and education throughout each step of the buying and selling process. My approach centers on transparency and trust, making sure my clients feel confident and informed at every turn. Whether you're starting fresh, investing, or looking for a bigger space, I’m here to make the process as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Together, we’ll find the perfect place for the next chapter of your story.

5 things that would save homebuyers a LOT of stress1. Choosing the right lender matters just as much as the rate- Two bu...
02/02/2026

5 things that would save homebuyers
a LOT of stress

1. Choosing the right lender matters just as much as the rate
- Two buyers can have the same interest rate and completely different experiences. Communication, timelines, and problem-solving matter more than most people expect.

2. You don’t need perfect credit — you need the right credit
- It’s not just a score. Lenders look at patterns, balances, and recent activity more than one number.

3. The monthly payment matters more than the purchase price
- Taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and loan structure can make a lower-priced home cost more each month than expected.

4. Inspections are about information, not walking away
- Almost every home has issues. The key is understanding what’s normal, what’s negotiable, and what actually matters.

5. Your first home doesn’t have to be your forever home
- Waiting for “perfect” keeps a lot of buyers stuck. For most people, the first home is a stepping stone — and that’s okay.

Questions welcome—always.

If you’re thinking about buying (now or someday), save this 🤍

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

If you’re a buyer who likes homes that feel 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝—𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞-𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫—this one deserves your attention.✨ ...
01/30/2026

If you’re a buyer who likes homes that feel 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝—𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞-𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫—this one deserves your attention.

✨ 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 thanks to 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬
✨ 𝐀 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 with 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐯𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, and a 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞
✨ 𝐀 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, and a 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 that actually makes sense
✨ 𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭: 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐚-𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐛, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, and a 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐭 connected directly to the 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦
✨ 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭, with a 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 and a 𝐯𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 overlooking the .𝟐𝟖-𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞 lot

Finished with a 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 and an 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, this home blends 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 in a way you don’t see often.

📍 Broken Arrow | New Construction
Listing courtesy of Khurram Pervaiz | Chinowth & Cohen Realtors

If this home is calling your name, let’s go see it in person.
Message me anytime to schedule a tour.

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

Buying a home doesn’t end at closing—and some of the stuff that comes after can feel confusing if you’re not expecting i...
01/29/2026

Buying a home doesn’t end at closing—and some of the stuff that comes after can feel confusing if you’re not expecting it.

This is why I always tell people:
If something feels off, rushed, or unclear… pause before paying or signing anything.

Saving this now could save you stress later.

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

Winter reminder ❄️A few simple ways to keep your home warm and save money during cold snaps:• Set your water heater to a...
01/28/2026

Winter reminder ❄️

A few simple ways to keep your home warm and save money during cold snaps:
• Set your water heater to around 120°
• Change or clean air filters
• Seal gaps around doors & windows
• Keep garage doors closed, especially if attached
• Reverse ceiling fans clockwise on low to push warm air down

Small changes = lower bills + a warmer home.
Saving this now might come in handy later 👀

Your “mattress money” doesn’t always count as savings in the mortgage world… let me explain 👀Saving cash for a home is a...
01/22/2026

Your “mattress money” doesn’t always count as savings in the mortgage world… let me explain 👀

Saving cash for a home is a great move. Truly.
But when it’s time to buy, lenders usually need to see that money in your bank account for at least 90 days before it can be fully used.

Why? Because they have to verify where funds came from — not just that you have them.
This is one of those things that’s way easier to handle before you apply, not after you’ve already found
“the one.”

A little planning now = fewer surprises later.

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

Friendly reminder as winter weather moves in this weekend ❄️Vacant homes are often the most vulnerable during freezes.A ...
01/21/2026

Friendly reminder as winter weather moves in this weekend ❄️
Vacant homes are often the most vulnerable during freezes.

A quick check now can help prevent damage while temps drop.
Sharing in case it helps someone avoid a headache later.

Skipping the home inspection to save $400?That can turn into a five-figure mistake real fast.An inspection isn’t about n...
01/20/2026

Skipping the home inspection to save $400?
That can turn into a five-figure mistake real fast.

An inspection isn’t about nitpicking a house —
it’s about understanding what you’re walking into before it becomes your responsibility.

Not every issue is a dealbreaker.
Some things are normal.
Some things are negotiable.
And some things are worth walking away from.

That’s where guidance matters

Swipe through to see what inspectors look for, what’s normal vs. a red flag, and why inspections are one of the smartest parts of the process.

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

🏡 Sunday House SpotlightCompletely remodeled. Single level. Move-in ready.This home checks all the boxes buyers are aski...
01/18/2026

🏡 Sunday House Spotlight

Completely remodeled. Single level. Move-in ready.
This home checks all the boxes buyers are asking for right now:
• Brand-new roof, windows, HVAC + ducts
• Quartz countertops & custom cabinetry
• Open-concept living with modern finishes
• Inside laundry room + updated baths
• Private patio for easy indoor-outdoor living

Tucked into a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood, this one offers the feel of new construction—without the wait.

Listing courtesy of Brandi True | The Agency

If you’re curious about price, location, or whether this could work for you, let’s talk

There’s an open house today from 2-4pm for anyone who wants to see it in person.
If you miss it and want details or similar options, I’m happy to help

Desiree Gillespie
Oklahoma Realtor | Chinowth & Cohen Realtors
📍 Tulsa Metro & surrounding areas
📩 DM me “SUNDAY” for details!

Not every part of this job shows up in a closing photo.A lot of it looks like conversations, questions, education, follo...
01/17/2026

Not every part of this job shows up in a closing photo.

A lot of it looks like conversations, questions, education, follow-ups, and making sure someone feels confident before they ever make a decision.

These words came from real people who trusted me with something big — and that trust is never something I take lightly.

Regardless if someone buys now, later, or just needs clarity, my goal is always the same:
to show up prepared, honest, and fully present.
Grateful for every client who’s let me be part of their story

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors
Tulsa Metro & surrounding areas
DM me “HOME” when you’re ready

Headlines love drama.The Tulsa market? It’s a little more nuanced than that.Inventory is up.Homes are taking longer to s...
01/17/2026

Headlines love drama.
The Tulsa market? It’s a little more nuanced than that.

Inventory is up.
Homes are taking longer to sell.
Prices are still holding strong.

That combination usually points to a market that’s adjusting — not crashing, and not overheating.

It doesn’t mean rush.
It doesn’t mean freeze.
It means understanding your timing, your numbers, and your comfort level.

Swipe through to see what we’re actually seeing in the Tulsa market —
and if you want to talk through how this applies to your situation, I’m always happy to help 🏡

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

I think a lot of people don’t realize this about real estate…When an agent isn’t in contract, they’re not sitting around...
01/15/2026

I think a lot of people don’t realize this about real estate…

When an agent isn’t in contract, they’re not sitting around waiting.

They’re studying, training, meeting with lenders, learning new programs, and staying on top of a market that changes constantly.

A quiet season doesn’t mean an agent isn’t capable — it often means they’re preparing for the next client who actually fits.

I may not have 20 deals on my Instagram right now…
but I do have the time, the knowledge, and the care to give someone my full attention.

The loudest agents aren’t always the most prepared — just the most visible.
The busiest aren’t always the most present.
And the flashiest aren’t always the most trustworthy.
I’d rather be the one who takes time to learn, listen, and get it right —
than rush people into decisions that affect their future.

If you’re looking for someone who actually shows up for you… I’m here when it feels right 💖

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors
📍 Tulsa Metro & surrounding areas
📲 DM me “HOME” when you’re ready

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 $𝟐𝟎𝟎𝐊 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 👀Lennar currently has a new construction home in Haskell priced at $199,995 with bu...
01/14/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 $𝟐𝟎𝟎𝐊 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 👀

Lennar currently has a new construction home in Haskell priced at $199,995 with builder incentives that may include:
• As little as $500 down
• 4.99% fixed rate
• Seller-paid closing costs
• Est. payments around $1,400/mo
(with approved credit, qualifying income & use of builder’s lender)

3 bed • 2 bath • 2-car garage • 1,259 sq ft

Info provided by Lennar’s on-site consultant Alicia Palmer.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 “𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐋.” 🏡

Desiree Gillespie - Oklahoma Realtor | 918.724.3200
Chinowth and Cohen Realtors

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