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Newer Lakeside High School District Home: Kendall Cove

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:09:17 -0500

Lovely home with lots of upgrades. Very comfortabl appointed!

3919 Kendall Cove Atlanta GA 30340

¨ 3 BRs. 2.5 Baths. Volume ceilings and flexible floor plan

¨ Southwinds Subdivision. Atlanta Georgia 30340.

¨ Delightful open interior bathed with natural light during the day.

¨ Custom built plantation shutters on all windows ($10,000 cost)

¨ Substantial upgrades contracted with Centex while being built make this home stand out compared to others in the subdivision.

¨ Well maintained. Irrigation system. Security system. Energy efficient windows. New premium Horizon roof 12/2011. 3 sides brick with Hardiplank concrete siding on back wall.

¨ Hardwood floors throughout main level. Builder upgrade item.

¨ ENTRANCE FOYER features hardwood floors and views of LR, DR, family room

¨ LIVING ROOM/HOME OFFICE off front foyer features elegant wood moldings, hardwood floor and bay window. 2 cased openings to foyer. Flexible use.

¨ DINING ROOM also features elegant hardwood floor, paneling below chair rail, chandelier. Lovely place to entertain. Butlers pass through to kitchen. Triple window.

¨ Foyer opens up in center of home. POWDER BATH off foyer has a fluted pedestal sink. STAIRCASE to second floor has oak treads. Wonderful window on staircase landing allows natural light to bath most main floor rooms during daytime. Staircase open to family room. Look for hidden closet!

¨ LARGE FAMILY ROOM features a volume ceiling, fireplace with custom marble surround and premium gas logs. Hardwood floor. Ceiling fan. 2 windows.

¨ SPACIOUS KITCHEN has custom raised panel cabinets (white), Ceramic tile countertops and back splash (builder upgrade), hardwood floors, white porcelain sink. Open to breakfast room and family room. Pantry. PREMIUM APPLIANCES: Frigidaire dishwasher (white), Whirlpool gas range (white), Whirlpool

microwave/ventahood combo (white).

¨ BREAKFAST ROOM open to kitchen and family room has a large bay window with French door to deck.

¨ DECK was recently sealed and stays shaded and comfortable throughout the day.

¨ 2nd FLOOR: 3 BRs, 2 full baths.

¨ SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM has neutral carpet, tray ceiling, large double window.

¨ SPA MASTER BATH: garden tub, art glass window, walk in shower with cultured marble walls and glass door. Double vanity cabinet with cultured marble top/sinks and kneehole desk. Ceramic tile floor (builder upgrade). Massive walk-in closet. Great light for plants.

¨ BEDROOMS # 2 & 3 have neutral carpet and double door closets.

¨ HALL BATH also features ceramic tile floor upgrade, double white vanity cabinet and sinks in dressing area. Tub-shower combination in wet area. Large LAUNDRY ROOM with vinyl floor.

¨ Double GARAGE with electric opener and remote control.

¨ Access to FLOORED ATTIC STORAGE over garage and over second floor.

¨ Multiple cable TV - phone jacks. Remote control fans in 3 BRs, FamRm.

¨ Home Owners Association fee approximately $300 per year.

¨ Convenient commute downtown, to Emory and CDC.

¨ Evansdale ES

¨ Henderson MS

¨ Lakeside HS

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Short Walk to Twin Lakes Swim and Tennis and Briarlake Elementary School

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:58:29 -0500

Massive brick ranch that has undergone several additions and renovations. Just steps from Twin Lakes Swim and Tennis Club and a short walk to Briarlake Elementary School.

2159 Greensward Drive NE

Atlanta GA 30345

$367,000

Spacious ranch with finished basement to include an in-law suite with 2 bedrooms, bath, rec room with sink, office/2nd living area, and seperate entrance. Main level with formal living and dining rooms, family room, kitchen with breakfast room and mud room. Hardwood floors on main level. Master BR with walk in closet. Family Rm and Master BR have slide doors leading to deck. Exterior has Asian/contemporary influence. House needs some cosmetic fluff. New Roof. Newer HVAC. Easy WALK to Twin Lakes Swim & Tennis-Briarlake Elem School. Convenient to Emory University and CDC

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Old Norcross Road Split Level Floor Plan

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:57:32 -0500

Lots of space in this split level floor plan at 2716 Old Norcross Road Tucker GA 30084

Spacious 4 Bedroom home with large level lot. Lower level has family room, full bath, and room to finish a bedroom. Hardwood floors in bedrooms and under carpet Living and Dining rooms. Sunroom opens off Dining Room. Storage Building. Fenced yard. Kitchen with painted cabinets. Roof- 1.5 years.

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Lawrenceville Short Sale Amazing Price for Newer Home

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:58:39 -0500

Check out this newer home priced way below the selling price of new homes. So much house for the dollar. 295 Kubol Drive Lawenceville, GA 30045. $139,900

Amazing value on a spacious 4 bedroom brick home. Newer home with open floor plan. Lots of volume ceilings and windows. Kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertop and hardwood floor open to large breakfast area and family room with fireplace. Master Bedroom with vaulted ceiling Master bath features spa tub, shower with ceramic tile-glass door plus walk in closet. Formal living and dining rooms. Two car garage with openers. Easy access to Sugarloaf Parkway. Walk to Kroger, movie theatre and restaurants. Cul-de-sac street. Short sale- seller's loss is buyer's gain

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Two Story Traditional in Midvale Elem School Distrct

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:34:46 -0500

Take a look at 3485 Princess Tammy Cove Tucker Georgia 30084 priced at $259,900. Lovely 4 bedroom 2 story traditional with a large partially finished basement and a bonus room on the second floor.

¨ 4 BRs. 2.5 Baths. Empire Forest Subdivision. Tucker, Ga 30084.

¨ Two story traditional with large partially finished basement.

¨ Terrace level rec room, future BR and home office need ceiling and floor covering to finish.

¨ Original family room and LR “opened up” to create a large GREAT ROOM. Spacious and flexible space for your entertaining needs. Parquet wood floor. Wet bar plus built in butler’s pantry (bar sink, mirrored glassware shelving, bar sink and gooseneck faucet). Fireplace in great room has a gas log lighter. Bay window on back wall opens room up to back yard. Plantation blinds. Dentil style crown molding. Chair rail molding. Judges paneling below chair rail. Faux marble columns. Track lighting plus a light fixture. Cased opening to front foyer. Door to back hall. POWDER BATH on back hall.

¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM: cased opening to foyer and door to kitchen. Parquet wood floor. chandelier. 2 windows, fluted case molding.

¨ KITCHEN features a white ceramic tile floor. White cabinets with faux granite laminate countertop. Ceramic tile backsplash. Window with plant shelf above double stainless steel sink, gooseneck faucet. Pantry. Lots of storage cabinets and built in desk. Open to breakfast room.

¨ PREMIUM APPLIANCES: GE Potscrubber dishwasher, GE Profile gas cooktop (black glass finish). Whirlpool microwave-ventahood combo. GE self cleaning double oven (beige).

¨ Generously sized BREAKFAST ROOM has a double window overlooking back yard, ceramic tile floor, door to screen porch and door to MUD ROOM-LAUNDRY ROOM. Mud-room has door to the garage, back staircase to 2nd floor bonus room, ceramic tile floor, washer-dryer connections.

¨ Delightful SCREEN PORCH overlooks back yard. Indoor-outdoor carpet, ceiling fan and light, door to steps down to back yard/patio.

¨ 2nd floor: master BR & bath plus BRs 2,3 & 4. Also Hall bath and Bonus room.

¨ SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM has newer Berber carpet, Oversize closet with mirrored glass sliding doors. Door to master bath and door to bonus room.

¨ MASTER BATH features vanity and wet areas separated by doors. Vanity area: carpet plus a vanity cabinet-sink with kneehole desk, 2 additional closets. Wet area: vanity cabinet-sink with cultured marble top, tub-shower combo, ceramic tile walls and floor.

¨ BONUS ROOM can be accessed through back staircase from mud room or through master bedroom. Large flexible space with Berber carpet, stairwell and 3 windows.

¨ BEDROOMS # 2 3 & 4 have neutral carpet, good closets, ceiling fans.

¨ HALL BATH: carpet in vanity area. Ceramic tile floor in wet area. Tub-shower combo. Two Vanity cabinets-sinks, cultured marble tops.

¨ PARTIALLY FINISHED TERRACE LEVEL: Rec Room, home office, BR 5.

¨ LARGE REC ROOM needs flooring and ceiling to finish. 3 windows plus door overlook back yard. Lots of light. FUTURE BEDROOM has a closet plus two windows. FUTURE HOME OFFICE also has a closet.

¨ Convenient commute to Emory-CDC.

¨ Henderson Park, Northlake Mall nearby.

¨ Midvale ES

¨ Tucker HS

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Time to Make A Move in The 2012 Atlanta Housing Market

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:36:45 -0500

There has been lots of activity in the Atlanta market in the past couple of weeks. Buyers are out looking at houses.Tires are being kicked and they are looking under the hood. How much of this increased activity results in sales remains to be seen. But for certain the activity has stepped up.

If you are a seller sitting on the sidelines and you NEED to make a move, then jump up off the bench and get in the game. The spring market is where things are going to be happening and you can't expect to be a player if you don't put yourself in the game.

The time is NOW to start the listing process. Call me for specific advice tailored to your situation. Some things to think about

1. Call your lender now if you think you will need to do a short sale - ie you owe more than your home is worth. I can help. Call me at 770-939-3174 for more advice.

2. Spruce up the yard. Haul away dead leaves and limbs. Trim the shrubbery. Put out some pine straw. I can send my landscaping fanatic husband Tim over to your house if you need specific advice. Need a contractor - we can make some excellent referrals.

3. Need to make a repair, paint a room, paint the front door....I can give you several affordable options. Contractors need work NOW and the prices are right.

4. Staging helps your home show like it was in a magazine. Call me for staging options.

5. Need a price estimate? - I am your "go to" source for price estimates on Atlanta Georgia homes. And my services are free!

Call me at 770-939-3174 if you are thinking about putting your Atlanta Georgia home on the market this spring.

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Preparing Your Child for a Move

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:44:39 -0500

Are you a parent with a move in your future. Take a look at the advice my Active Rain associate gives about moves that involve children. It might help relieve some of your child's anxieties....and yours!

Via Jenifer Owens (Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net):

Sooner or later, many families face the prospect of moving. Disruptive as moving can be for parents, the experience can be even more traumatic for kids, who may not be a part of the decision to move and might not understand it.

Some children may need some extra time and maybe even some special attention during the transition. Here are some tips to try and make the process less stressful for everyone.

The Decision to Move

Many children learn to depend on familiarity and routine. Change can be difficult for them especially if it comes with other big changes such as divorce or death. If possible give kids time to adjust and keep a positive attitude about the move even if you aren’t happy about it yourself.

Talking About the Move With Your Kids

No matter what the circumstances, the most important way to prepare kids for a move is to talk to them about it.

Give children as much information as possible. Answer their questions completely and truthfully. Respect the childs reactions to your answers. Change can be frightening especially if they don’t understand it.

Involve children in the planning as much as possible. This will make them feel like they are participating in the process and less like it’s being forced on them.

If possible, try to take the kids to visit the new house and explore the neighborhood. If it’s not possible, show them on a map, through photos or use a program that they can see it through the internet.

Provide as much information as you can about the new home, city and state. Learn about the community together and find activities the kids can participate in.

After the Move

Try to get your childs room unpacked and in order before the rest of the house.

Try to stay on any schedules you had prior to the move like meal times and bedtime. This will help give the kids a sense of familiarity.

When your child is ready to start school it may help to go along to meet and introduce to your child his/her teachers or principal.

Have some realistic expectations about the transition. Generally, teachers expect new kids to begin feeling comfortable in about 6 weeks.

A move can be challenging as well as rewarding. The moving process can help families grow closer, build stronger relationships and provide family members with a chance to learn more about each other. Moving can give anyone, especially children, the opportunity for personal growth if approached with understanding and love.

For more information, age specific tips or additional resources visit: kidshealth.org

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Need Atlanta Real Estate advice: Call Us and Actually Speak to a Human Being

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:03:00 -0500

Do you need Atlanta Georgia real estate advice?

Call Sally English direct at 770-939-3174 and speak to a "real" human being.

Why should you call Sally?

1. If you call us at 770-939-3174 direct, you do not have to talk to

screener
receptionist
computer that asks you to select from an office directory menu
some one trying to sell you a service
answering service
"leave a message" recording device
junior assistant

All calls are routed directly to my cell phone. If I am awake, I will answer the phone and try to answer your questions

2. Sally English has 27 years experience as a real estate agent, Broker, custom residential builder and real estate adviser.

3. Sally English and The English Team had 42 closed - pending real estate transactions in 2011 (and that was a "down" year).

4. Sally holds the highest professional certifications in the business:

CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute)
SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist)
CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert)
BS in Engineering Science and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University

5. Sally gives honest and straightforward answers to tough real estate questions

6. Sally is an easy person to talk to and a good listener.

Call Sally now at 770-939-3174 DIRECT. Operators are not standing by as Sally answers her own phone!

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Trust Us Enough To Hire Us!

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:11:59 -0500

How do you select a real estate agent? There are so many out there - especially in Atlanta. Bottom line is you need to trust the person you choose to list your home for sale. Our Active Rain Associate, Liz Spear, makes a pretty good argument for selecting an agent who works in YOUR neighborhood and whom you TRUST to get the job done.

Sally English and The English Team are ready to help you now! Call us at 770-939-3174. No operators are standing by - but if Sally is awake she will answer the phone and give you a quick, personal and educated answer to your real estate questions.

Via Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton (513.265.3004 www.LizTour.com):

Trust Us Enough To Hire Us!

In our local market there are literally THOUSANDS of REALTORS® that you could choose to help you when you're selecting your Warren County REALTORS®. We know the path to being hired involves establishing your trust in us as agents and as people.

You can think we're the best marketers in the area, but if you don't trust us, you won't hire us.

You can like us, but if you don't trust us, you won't hire us.

We may share common interests, but if you don't trust us, you won't hire us.

We may have certifications and testimonials galore, but if you don't trust us, you won't hire us.

So how do we get from HERE to THERE, how do we gain your trust?

Trust by personal relationship. Maybe we've been friends for a long time. Maybe we've worked together. Maybe we attend the same church, play in the same sports league, some type of common interest that you've seen us in action and have assessed our character and liked what you saw. You're comfortable and we've got your trust. You know we'll protect your interests and keep the confidential, confidential.

Trust by referral. Someone you trust, trusted us and we walked the talk for them. They've never let you down with their recommendations....best place to eat, best auto mechanic, best hair salon, and now they're recommending us. That positive word of mouth is gold to us. We can mail you a 1000 postcards, and they're worthless next to a few favorable comments from someone you trust. We've had clients say "Just give me the paperwork to sign and get us on the market. Amy recommended you and that's all I need to know". There's no better feeling for us than that!

Trust by certification. You don't know us, but you DO know the BBB and our being an Accredited BBB Business establishes that trust. Perhaps the same for our Angie's List membership. We're willing to stake our reputation on outside sources certifying and rating us. You use these organizations to select your plumber, electrician, mechanic....why not your REALTOR®?

Trust by familiarity. You may not have met us in person, but you've "known" us for years. You've been getting our monthly newsletters and read our monthly column. You read our blog posts. You see our Facebook posts. You know about our pets, our home improvement projects, our success with clients, our philosophy of customer service. Or maybe our RE/MAX brand is all you need. You may be a stranger to us, but we're not to you.

Trust by performance. You've been watching our listing down the street from you. You've pulled one of our flyers from the sign box. Checked out the home's webpage. Reviewed our photos, our write up, our attention to detail. Put the address in Google to see how many places the listing pops up. The home sells in a reasonable time. You're liking what you see. Without even knowing we're being tested, we've passed your trust test.

Obviously, there are quite a few paths to establishing that trust relationship (and we didn't cover them all), but you can trust that we value your trust! We know letting you down is the last thing we want to do. We want to over deliver, remove the obstacles to buying or selling your home, and win your raving recommendation to YOUR family and friends so THEY can trust us!

So trust us enough to hire us, we won't let you down!

Serving Warren County's residential real estate needs,
Liz and Bill aka BLiz

P.S. This post is a submission to the ActiveRain / Adobe EchoSign Trust Contest. I could possibly win a prize. You can find out about the contest by clicking here

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Northlake Residents Hold Town Hall Meeting on Crime

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:35:38 -0500

What: Northlake Residents Hold Town Hall Meeting on Crime

When: Thurs Jan 5th at 7:00 pm

Where: Evansdale Elementary School

Who: Northlake Alliance and DeKalb Police Dept.

Why: Recent rash of car break ins

From CBS ATLANTA: Residents in the Northlake area of DeKalb County have scheduled a town hall meeting to discuss a recent rash of car break-ins.

"We're very concerned," state Representative Scott Holcomb said, whose own car was broken into one morning just before Christmas. "The thieves are very bold."

Holcomb said his car was broken into at 8 a.m. while he was home.

"What's really disturbing is that it's really brazen,"Holcomb said. "My car was parked in my driveway and despite that, they still came onto my property, broke into my car and stole some items."

Holcomb and the Northlake Community Alliance are working with DeKalb police to step up patrols and stop the break-ins."

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DeKalb Police Department "In the Know" Sessions

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:37:11 -0500

Neighborhood crime is best solved with the cooperation of the neighborhood!

10 Steps to Home Security

by Target Hardening

Illuminate areas outside the home that could be used as a hiding place (high shrubs, extended eaves, etc). Lighting around the perimeter of the home can be a better deterrent when connected to a motion sensor.
Shrubbery should be trimmed away from windows and doors to allow a clear line of vision. Overgrown shrubs can provide criminals a hiding place.
Exterior doors of solid construction, secure frames and good locks should be used. Install deadbolt locks with a 1 to 1-½” throw; check the strike plates and use screws 2 to 3” long to reach into the framework to strengthen the deadbolt lock. Sliding glass doors can be secured with a “Charlie Bar” and manufacturer’s locks should be upgraded.
High ticket items (i.e. flat screen tv’s, electronics, etc.) should not be visible from outside of the home; use window treatments such as curtains or blinds.
Use large, 2 ½ to 3”, reflective numbers on both sides of the mailbox; this expedites the arrival of emergency personnel to the residence.
Windows that are close to the ground should be secured with updated locking mechanisms (turn locks, guild locks, dowels, pins, security film); do not leave fans and unsecured air conditioning units in windows when away from home.
Remove any items that could assist criminals in entering the home (i.e. ladders, loose bricks/rocks, chairs and umbrellas).
Keep a constant appearance of occupancy; utilize timers on interior lights televisions and radios.
Keep inventory of valued items in the home; record serial and model numbers of electronics, computers and game systems. Items without serial numbers should be photographed and stored in a unassuming safe place (jewelry, paintings, coins, etc.).
Work with or start a Neighborhood Watch to further secure your community.

NOTE: All items mentioned should be researched and demonstrated at your local hardware store.

Provided by: DeKalb County Police Department to Promote Crime Prevention.

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Atlanta Housing Prices Drop Again

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:31:55 -0500

The Atlanta Journal and Constitution is reporting Atlanta housing has dropped to new lows "Home prices in metro Atlanta tumbled 5 percent in October following a 5.9 percent monthly decline in September, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, a nationally respected barometer of the housing market." The article goes on to mention Cleveland, Detroit and Las Vegas as other comparable markets. This is not good company to be associated with as the other markets have been slow to escape the housing bubble and foreclosure tidal wave. The housing market downturn has been the result of a lack of confidence by the consumer. But the AJC also cites other issues "Tighter lending practices and wild swings in appraisals caused by the prevalence of distressed sales have also hampered non-distressed sales, further curbing prices." Investors are having a heyday snapping up properties at rock bottom prices. Individual home buyers are also starting to look and see VALUE where they had formerly only seen UNCERTAINTY. Call me when you are ready to take the leap into the Atlanta housing market.

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The week between Christmas and New Years Day is BUSY

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:02:19 -0500

The week between Christmas and New Years Day is a time of vacation and relaxation for many people in Atlanta Georgia. But that is precisely why The English Team remains in full work mode all week. We have people

requesting to see homes we have listed on the Internet,
potential seller clients who want to get a jump on 2012 and have a free market valuation and
closings of homes we sold during December.

Our Internet sites have some amazing tools that allow home buyers (and tire kickers) to search Atlanta Georgia house listings from the comfort of their easy chair. And many folks are doing just that. See of one of these home searches is of interest to you

Have an Atlanta real estate question? Call us now at 770-939-3174. Need real estate advice on the Internet? Visit The English Team Atlanta Georgia Realtors website

Need help with a short sale to avoid foreclosure: Helping Families Avoid Foreclosure

Want a free market valuation of your home: Best Atlanta Home Value

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How to Re-Cycle Christmas Trees in DeKalb County

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:13:03 -0500

DeKalb County
Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis announces the return of
Keep DeKalb Beautiful's (KDB)
"Bring One for the Chipper"
event Monday, Jan. 2 - Saturday, Jan. 7.

KDB asks that DeKalb County residents recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays. DeKalb residents receiving sanitation services can place their tree at the curb for pick-up on regular yard debris collection day. Trees should not exceed four feet in length for curbside pick-up. The recycled trees will be chipped into mulch or used as wildlife habitat. Mulch is used for public beautification projects and is free to DeKalb residents. Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations are listed below:

Drop-off locations

Seminole Road Landfill

4203 Clevemont Road

Ellenwood, GA 30294

(Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Home Depot

2295 Lawrenceville Highway

Decatur, GA 30033

Home Depot

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Get Your Atlanta House Ready for the Spring Real Estate Market

Sally English|Atlanta Georgia Real Estate (The English Team) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:49:01 -0500

You've made the decision to move. Congratulations! You have overcome one of the biggest obstacles to making that a reality. Whether moving for reasons that are emotionally joyous or emotionally painful, there are things you need to do to get ready for the market. Listing a home for sale in the Atlanta market requires doing some "home work".

1. Pack up all the leftover holiday stuff and store it away.

2. De-clutter your home. Less is definitley more as you prepare your home for visitors. If you have way too much stuff consider donations to Goodwill. If you have the means, consider renting a storage unit and packing away extra stuff. If you can't do either, choose a corner of the house, garage etc. and store away your stuff in boxes. Make it look like you really want to move.

3. Find out how much you owe on your mortgage. You probably get a monthly or annual statement that has this info on it.

4. Call your local Realtor. I am not talking about your cousin's haridresser's friend who has a real estate license. Call a professional Realtor who has had success selling homes in the present market. Ask how many transactions the agent closed in 2011. Ask how many were in your neighborhood. Call me if you need a referral.

5. Meet with the Realtor to discuss the potential sales price of your home. You will receive information from recent comparable sales in your neighborhood. This is often referred to as a CMA (Competitive Market Analysis) by the real estate community.

6. While meeting with the Realtor, ask them to review your home to analyze what work needs to be done to get it ready to go on the market.

7. Take a look at he Realtors marketing plan while they are meeting with you.

8. Take action on the items identified by the Realtor. The usual suspects include

a. Cutting back shrubbery so the house has better curb appeal

b. Painting the front door.

c. Interior paint. This might be just a couple of rooms or it could be the whole house. Also, this could include removing out-dated wall paper.

d. Replace worn carpet.

e. Refinish worn hardwood floors.

f. Replace a couple of strategic light fixtures.

g. Replace kitchen countertop.

If you need help with these items, most Realtors have budget priced handy men and contractors that can get the job done for a surprisingly low cost. My contractor gives you a set price up front.

8. If you find out you need to sell your home for less than you currently owe on your mortgage, you will need to call your lender and start the short sale process. It is hard to pick up the phone but once you get through it is just an order taking process. You will be given a list of documents to round up and turn in the to lender. The list probably includes pay stubbs, bank statements, tax returns etc. Once you list your home with a Realtor, the bank then does most of the communication with your real estate agent.

9. Final cleaning. Use a professional cleaner if you don't want to do it yourself. Cost will be around $150.

10. List your home for sale.

Sally English and The English Team. Atlanta real estate agents

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