### Oklahoma City Make-Ready Services

#### Overview
Local Lula field managers manage the process for make-readies in Oklahoma City. They scope the work, schedule vetted professionals, and ensure everything is completed to your satisfaction—all in one streamlined service.

### Key Features

- **4-6 Avg Days Per Turn**
- **40+ Service Verticals**
- **17 Markets**, each with a local field manager.

### Market Insights
#### Cost of Vacancy in Oklahoma City
Vacancy days are costly in Oklahoma City. With an average lost rent of ~$43 per day, efficient turnover during peak months (May-Aug) is vital to minimize losses. It typically takes 21-35 days to lease a unit after it has been turned.

#### Meet Your Local Field Manager

**Name:** Jeremy Oliver  
**Role:** Oklahoma City Field Manager  
**Experience:** Former correctional officer for the State of Texas, now overseeing make-readies throughout Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Houston.

#### The Make-Ready Process
1. **Scope**  
   - Your field manager visits the unit and creates a detailed punch list with flat-rate pricing.

2. **Approve**  
   - A consolidated quote is provided for review.

3. **Coordinate**  
   - The field manager assembles a team of vetted professionals and schedules the work.

4. **Walkthrough**  
   - A final walkthrough occurs before the unit is handed back, ensuring everything is in order.

### The Importance of Local Knowledge

#### Unique Challenges in Oklahoma City
- **Peak Turnover Seasons:** Heavy turnover correlates with school schedules and military relocation seasons, particularly during May through August.  
- **Weather Considerations:** Seasonal weather patterns (e.g. hail, heat) impact scheduling for certain maintenance tasks.  
- **Historic Property Considerations:** Compliance with EPA RRP rules for properties built prior to 1978 requires extra steps to manage lead paint safely.

### Common Challenges without Lula
1. **Vendor Coordination**  
   - **1-2 weeks** lost to managing multiple vendors who do not communicate effectively.
2. **Quote Comparison**  
   - Hours wasted comparing different scopes and prices across various contractors.
3. **Scheduling Issues**  
   - Delays occur when one vendor slips and impacts others due to lack of coordination.
4. **Lack of Accountability**  
   - No single party responsible for ensuring the unit is ready for leasing, placing the burden back on you.

### What You Gain with Lula
- **One Point of Contact:** Comprehensive management of the make-ready process.  
- **Quick Turnaround:** Typically quoted, scheduled, and ready in **4-6 days**, drastically reducing vacancy time.  
- **Transparent Pricing:** Flat-rate quote with no hidden fees.  
- **Expert Coordination:** Ensure all trades are scheduled around peak demand times to eliminate delays.

### Services Offered in Oklahoma City
- **Painting**
- **Drywall Repair**
- **Flooring Installation**
- **Cleaning Services**
- **Plumbing**
- **HVAC Maintenance**
- **Final Inspection**

### Coverage Area
Services are applicable across Oklahoma City and surrounding areas, including major submarkets:  
- **Oklahoma County:** Bricktown, Midtown, Crown Heights, etc.  
- **Cleveland County:** Norman, Moore.
- **Canadian County:** Yukon, Mustang.  
- **Logan County:** North Edmond, Guthrie.

### Frequently Asked Questions
**1. How fast can you start a make-ready?**  
Most scoping walks occur within 24-48 hours of request approval.

**2. What does a make-ready cost?**  
Costs typically range from **$1,500 to $4,000** based on scope.

**3. What are the costs associated with vacancy?**  
Average rents are about **$1,300** monthly, leading to approximately **$43 daily** in lost income.

**4. Which areas do you cover?**  
Coverage extends to both central Oklahoma City and suburbs.

**5. Do you manage both single-family and multifamily units?**  
Yes, we handle a mix of both types of properties.

### Get Started
Feel free to reach out to your field manager for a quick consultation on your next make-ready. **[Contact a Field Manager](/content/make-ready-service/oklahoma-city#features-list-popup/index.html)**.