The Extreme Importance of Real Estate Photography
I’m going to go out on a limb and state there is nothing more important to your home’s marketing plan than its internet photos. In a 2007 NAR survey, 84% of respondents stated they used the internet for their home search. In sophisticated, upscale markets like Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody; I’m confident the percentage is even higher. That little, internet thumbnail picture will be your home’s first impression to the real estate market. It’s absolutely imperative you put your best foot forward. Buyers moving to the Atlanta area can be a little overwhelmed by the choices...
Read More6 Homebuyer Tips for a Great Deal on Atlanta Homes
There are some bargains in the North Metro Atlanta and Buckhead real estate markets. The following tips will give you the confidence to take advantage of the Atlanta homes sale: Research comparable sales. In preparing to make an offer, your Realtor should provide you a list of comparable properties that have sold in the neighborhood. During this hypersensitive Atlanta real estate market, I wouldn’t bother going back more than 12 months. It’s these neighborhood “solds”, the more recent the better, that will give you the best idea of a home’s true value. Try to have a basis for...
Read MoreBrief History of Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, Georgia has gone through a huge transformation over the last few years. The people of Sandy Springs had spent the better part of three decades trying to gain incorporation, and come out from under the thumb of Fulton County. The City of Atlanta has always stared at Sandy Springs they way a salivating dogs looks at a piece of raw meat. Since Atlanta is very Democrat and Democrats controlled the State Legislature of Georgia, the incorporation of Sandy Springs was blocked for decades. When the GOP took control of the Legislature, Sandy Springs was given its city charter. Here...
Read MoreHousing Stimulus Plan
Earlier this year I blogged about an economic stimulus package called the American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. One aspect of this stimulus package is that it has allowed qualified, first time home buyers and/or qualified home buyers (who have not owned a home in 3+ years) to receive up to an $8,000 tax credit. New home buyers must purchase a home between February 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. REALTORS, brokers, homeowners alike feel that this legislation has helped move housing inventory and has helped stabilize pricing. In turn, many believe it has reinvigorated slow real...
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Septic Tanks in Atlanta
I’ve never been particular opinionated about septic tanks. All things being equal, my preference would be the municipal sewer system, but it’s not a dealbreaker for me. Over the years, I’ve had a couple of clients that were absolutely opposed to the idea, but most don’t seem to care very much. Our first house was on the City of Atlanta sewer system and our current home is on septic. We’ve lived in our new home for about six months, it was a foreclosure in Atlanta, so I don’t know a whole lot about the septic tank. The house is 50 years old, so I’m assuming the septic...
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