Archive for 'Atlanta Homes For Sale'
Huge Estate Sale North of Atlanta! July 24-25 Only!
Posted on 24. Jul, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
What: $3,900,000 – 12,000sf Mansion Estate When: Sat. – Sun. July 24th – 25th 10-5 Where: 1380 Howell Bridge Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (about an hour north of Atlanta) Items for Sale: New Fine Furniture, Decor, Art, Jewelry, Designer Clothing, Collectibles, Appliances, Electronics, Fitness Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, and a Large Selection of Fine American [...]
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Atlanta Home Builder/Social Media FAIL
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Yesterday I held an bank owned open house at 503 Old Canton Rd. in Marietta, GA. While putting out my yard signs at the intersection of Lower Roswell Rd. and Old Canton Rd. I pulled into a little subdivision called The Pearl Communities @East Cobb. I didn’t really think anything at the time because I was [...]
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Tony Miller Welcomes Spanish Speaking Loan Officer to His Home Loan Team
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Please join me in welcoming Rogelio Paniagua to Tony’s team. Rogelio brings numerous years of experience in real estate to the HengerRast team and is knowledgeable in most every type of transaction from FHA and Conventional to VA. Being bilingual will also allow Rogelio to assist the Hispanic segment of the market with more accuracy and [...]
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How To Prepare Your Atlanta Area Home for Sale
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
What more could you want than to get your home sold for top dollar in short order without any hassles? If you take a moment and read through the following suggestions before you put the property on the market, you’ll be on your way to a successful sale. Our goal is to simplify, depersonalize, and [...]
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7 Questions To Ask Before You Hire An Atlanta Listing Agent
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
What is the average number of days your listings are on the market before selling? Will you service our listing personally or will we be working with your assistants? How many other clients are you currently serving? Can I have your direct cell number, or will I be talking to an assistant? How quickly do [...]
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Ten Signs It’s Time To Sell Your Atlanta Area Home
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
The kids have all graduated from college. You and your husband finally have time to yourselves…then they move back home You have three spare rooms in a four bedroom house. You have to shuffle your cars each morning to leave for work You spend more time driving to work than you do with your family. [...]
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6 Selling Myths for Atlanta Homeowners
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Myth #1: You should always price your home high and negotiate down. Truth: Pricing too high can be as bad as pricing too low. If you list too high, you’ll miss out on buyers looking in the price range where your home should be. Offers may not even come in, because buyers who are interested [...]
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How to Sell Atlanta Homes “For Sale By Owner”
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Define your goals, wants, needs and expectations. A good place to begin is by exploring your short and long term goals in life and how selling your home fits in. Determine the best price for what’s going on in the market right now. Assess the current state of the market and what comparable homes are [...]
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9 Crucial Safety Tips When Your Atlanta Home Is For Sale
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
For your own safety, never set an appointment with anyone to see your home unless they have given you their name and number and you have called back to verify that number. An easy way to do this is to say. “Let me check with my husband/wife for the best time and I will call [...]
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Atlanta Homes’ Mini Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Acceptance: the date when both parties, seller and buyer, have agreed to and completed signing and/or initialing the contract Adjustable Rate Mortgage: a mortgage that permits the lender to adjust the mortgage’s interest rate periodically on the basis of changes in a specified index. Interest rates may move up or down, as market conditions change. [...]
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10 Key Steps To Selling Your Atlanta Home
Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
1. Define your goals, wants, needs and expectations. A good place to begin is by exploring your short and long term goals in life and how selling your home fits in. I will walk through a process I use to thoroughly understand my client’s goals, wants and needs to ensure that your expectations are met. [...]
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The 10 Commandments of Obtaining A Home Loan
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job. Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living in it)! Thou shalt not use charge cards excessively or let your accounts fall behind. Thou shalt not spend money you have set aside for closing. Thou shalt not omit [...]
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About Keller Williams Realty
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Often, we judge the caliber of people by the company they keep – this is why I would like to tell you a little bit about Keller Williams® Realty and my office within the Keller Williams system. Keller Williams® Realty was founded in Austin, Texas in 1983 with the specific premise that buyers and sellers [...]
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A Quick Note About New And Resale Home Warranties
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
New Home Warranties When you purchase a newly built home, the builder usually offers some sort of full or limited warranty on things such as the quality of design, materials, and workmanship. These warranties are usually for a period of one-year from the purchase of the home. At closing, the builder will assign to you [...]
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What Happens At A Home Inspection?
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
If you are purchasing a resale property in Atlanta, we highly recommend you have a professional home inspector conduct a thorough inspection. The inspection will include the following: Appliances Plumbing Electrical Air conditioning and heating Ventilation Roof and Attic Foundation General Structure The inspection is not designed to criticize every minor problem or defect in [...]
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What Is A Real Estate Closing?
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
A “closing” is where you and I meet with some or all of the following individuals: the Seller, the Seller’s agent, a representative from the lending institution and a representative from the title company, in order to transfer the property title to you. The purchase agreement or contract you signed describes the property, states the [...]
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How to Help Children Cope When Moving to A New Home
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Eric Lowery.
Show the children the new home and their new room prior to moving. If this is not possible, pictures or videos will help them visualize where they are going. Assure children that you won’t forget their friends. Make a scrapbook of the old home and neighborhood. Throw a good-bye party. At the party, have their [...]
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