Time for an Appraisal?
One of the most important jobs for your real estate agent is to determine the value of your home by developing a Comparable Market Analysis, which will be used in pricing the home for the right amount. If your property isn’t attracting serious shoppers, your agent may recommend that you invest in an appraiser to … Read more
Setting the Stage for a Home Sale
“You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.” This saying strikes a chord in the real estate industry, where many buyers are quick to jump to a conclusion about a potential home after just one glance. That’s why an increasing number of homeowners are employing professional home stagers to prepare their … Read more
Home inspection
Home inspections are intended to discover defects with the home you are purchasing. Obviously you will want to know everything you can about this important purchase. Hiring a professional licensed home inspector is the first step. Keep in mind that any information you receive from the seller is a treasure. In this market filled with … Read more
Researching the Perfect Neighborhood
There’s an episode of the hit TV series “How I Met Your Mother” where the characters of Marshall and Lily decide to buy a home in a neighborhood they are unfamiliar with, only to learn later that it sits downwind from a sewer plant. The message is obvious: A buyer must do his or her … Read more
Buyers…do you really want an agent?
stereotypes: to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same People tend to be familiar with certain stereotypes; attorney, car salesman, real estate agent, etc. The representation that you need from an experienced and professional party in a potentially highly emotional and great financial transaction is priceless. The days … Read more
Lenora Park – Free Fun for Everyone [Snellville, GA]
Lenora Park is an asset for Gwinnett, Rockdale and Walton county residents. The 178 acres has something for everyone. Multiple opportunities for free fun and minimal costs for pool/water park. There is a football / multi-purpose field with lighted walking track, six baseball / softball fields, a dog park area, gym, pavilion, playground, lake, 18-hole … Read more
Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home
Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home The Internal Revenue Service has some important information to share with individuals who have sold or are about to sell their home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude all or part of that gain from your … Read more
5 Tips for a Successful Move
1. Make sure that your moving quote is based upon a visual survey. One of the biggest mistakes that people make when booking a move is assuming that a phone quote is guaranteed. The only way to obtain a binding quote is to have your household goods visually surveyed by a moving company. 2. Use … Read more
Northampton [Conyers, GA]
Northampton is a Conyers, GA Subdivision – located in North Rockdale directly off GA Hwy 138. This neighborhood consists of approximately 90 homes with an average construction date of 1994. Some home sites are in excess of 3 acres; the average lot size is 1.5 acres. These homes vary in size, style and condition. Frame, brick, stone … Read more
What is Earnest Money?
Earnest money A deposit made by a purchaser of real estate to evidence good faith. Example – it is customary for the buyer to give the seller earnest money at the time a sales contract is signed. The earnest money generally is credited to the down payment at closing. Until closing a broker must hold … Read more
