Selling 101

Selling your Home in Atlanta GA

Why sell with us?

Deciding to sell your home is a tremendous financial and emotional decision. Choosing an established and trusted local REALTOR® can help turn this confusing process into a greatly reduced stress transaction. Using a REALTOR® means you and your family can focus on starting your new lifestyle and location without worrying about the hassle of selling your current home.

Simple put, we are not just throwing out a price, a sign and hoping that when we click our heels 3 times it will sell. Time is crucial and we pull no punches letting you know that our team is supported by getting the job done and done well. We take the time to get to know you and your property so when we suggest one of our services that would be tailored to you, we really do want what is best for you.

Our team provides outstanding services to including specific online marketing strategy, networking of brokers, staging, professional photography and solid communication with you. Our team has over 25 years experience listing and selling properties. Because at the end of the day, we want your home SOLD, not just Listed.

And this is just the beginning.  We will help you through the negotiations in order to find you the best contract possible and with the highest return.  Following that is going through the steps to get it closed.  Read on to see why you should choose us to sell your home.

Our Recently Sold Properties

Nestled off the street on a private 1.4 acre lot, this stunning Colonial captures the essence of Southern charm and seamlessly blends it today's modern comforts. With 5 generously sized bedrooms and 5 full baths, this meticulously maintained home is a showcase of timeless architectural details and elegance. The wrap-around porch immediately welcomes you and offers the ideal setting for a morning cup of coffee or evening relaxation. The well-appointed entryway showcases the stately columns and beautiful millwork throughout. High ceilings and original oak floors deliver an inviting atmosphere in the formal living room and separate dining room, creating a perfect space for hosting gatherings and special occasions. The spacious primary suite is located on the main level and offers dual closets, built in bookshelves, double vanity, separate water closet and laundry room. Also on the main level are two additional spacious bedrooms and a second full bath. The gourmet kit has direct sight lines to the family room, brick paved courtyard, inground pool, hot tub with water fall and stoned fire pit. Abundant light graces the main level through the large transom windows. The outdoor space continues past the pool deck to a gorgeous stone fireplace with a custom built swing and plenty of space for seating and outdoor gatherings. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms await, each with its own private bath. The lower level is a beautifully finished basement encompassing a spacious landing area, separate theatre, gym, office, full bathroom, large workshop and plenty of extra storage space. And don't forget to view the oversized garage with workshop area. Situated in East Cobb's highly sought-after Pope High School district and only minutes from the Historic Marietta Square, this property enjoys unparalleled access to top-rated schools and the vibrant East Cobb lifestyle. The prime location also provides easy access to nearby shops, restaurants and cultural events making it the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. $1,115,000 Closed

4429 Freeman Road Marietta, Georgia

5 Beds 5 Baths 4,296 SqFt 1.4 Acres

Staycation everyday! Large home on private 4+ acres. Home is set back off the road w/ private gated entrance. The large open kitchen leads out to the screened porch. Walk from the porch onto the rear deck and down the stairs to the beautiful inground pool and separate firepit. All of which is surrounded by a private, wooded haven. The 22+ft ceilings in the foyer and living room are a perfect compliment to the stone fireplace. Primary en-suite on main level, complete with sitting area, his & hers walk-in closets and huge double vanity bathroom with garden tub and water closet. Kitchen features a double oven, large open island with seating, plenty of prep space and cabinet/pantry storage. The separate laundry room comes complete with its own sink, counter space & cabinets galore. Upstairs offers 3 large bedrooms, full bath & private home office. Finished basement w/ great room, home gym, guest room, full bath & separate office. Basement also features a separate garage + private entrance. Workshop complete w/ work bench, space for equipment parking & plenty of storage. Outside offers RV parking w/ concrete driveway & basketball area. HUGE flat lawn and woods for privacy. Rear of lot runs alongside a lovely creek. Tons of storage inside the 3-car side entrance garage which has direct access to kitchen. $760,000 Closed

330 Mars Hill Road Powder Springs, Georgia

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,070 SqFt 4.1 Acres

AMAZING FULL RENOVATION IN THE HEART OF GRANT PARK. MOST OF THE HOME WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS, FULLY REMODELED WITH THE COMFORT OF TODAY WHILE TRYING TO KEEP THE CHARM OF THIS 1908 HOME. WORKING WITHIN THE GRANT PARK HISTORICAL GUIDELINES, THE FRONT OF THE HOME HAS THE SAME LOOK AS IT DID OVER 100 YEARS AGO. MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL TRIM, THE ORIGINAL DOORS AND TWO ORIGINAL FIREPLACES ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS BRIGHT AND LIGHT FILLED HOME. MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL HARDWOODS HAVE ALSO BEEN BEEN REFINISHED. THE KITCHEN FEATURES CUSTOM CABINETRY, MARBLE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND TILE BACKSPLASH. THE PRIMARY SUITE HAS ITS OWN DECORATIVE FIREPLACE, A WALK IN CLOSET AND A HUGE BATHROOM WITH A SEPERATE TUB AND SHOWER. THE SECONDARY BEDROOMS ARE ALSO VERY SPACIOUS AND THERE ARE HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT THE HOME. THE HOME HAS NEW HVAC, NEW ROOF, UPDATED ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING, AND FRESH PAINT. AS FAR AS LOCATION, THIS HOME GETS THE HIGHEST SCORE ON THE NATIONAL WALKABILITY INDEX. YOU ARE A SHORT WALK TO THE EASTSIDE BELTLINE, GRANT PARK, CABBAGETOWN, DOWNTOWN, AND SO MUCH MORE OF THE BEST ATLANTA HAS TO OFFER. THERE ARE FANTASTIC RESTAURANTS, BARS AND PARKS IN ALL DIRECTIONS. YOU ARE MINUTES FROM MAJOR INTERSTATES I-75/85 AND I-20. I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT THIS HOME BUT I WOULD RATHER YOU GO AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. GO AND SHOW! $720,000 Closed

661 Killian Street SE Atlanta, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,502 SqFt 0.105 Acres

This fully renovated 2 bed/2 bath end unit is in the highly desirable building H of The Stacks lofts. A true 1550 sqft, this home has all the bells and whistles. The floorpan has been reengineered to give you a huge open space for entertaining, two oversized bedrooms and even a private entrance for the secondary bedroom. The primary suite has an oversized primary bath that features custom tile on the walls and floors, a separate tub and shower, a huge double vanity and stone countertops. The kitchen features floor to ceiling bookshelves and cabinetry, a big island with bar seating, top of the line honed granite countertops and quartz, and stainless steel appliances. The almost 20 foot tall windows in the living room show off the historic significance and preservation of this piece of Atlanta history. There is premium modern lighting throughout the unit and with the brick walls and oversized ceiling fan, this home is extremely energy efficient. On the second floor of the loft there is a big open space which could be perfect for a home office, an art studio, or an additional area for wherever your imagination takes you. The second floor is not counted in the square footage. The complex has a private pool for the owners and guests next to the parking lot, a fitness center, a dog walk and the stunning rooftop deck gives you 360 degree views of the entire city. Outside the gates of the building are the famous Wylie Street murals, and you have an easy stroll to the krog st tunnel and the eastside beltline trail. In addition, you are located in the fantastic neighborhood of cabbagetown which has restaurants, bars, live music venues and so much more. Public transportation is easily accessible from this location and the building comes with a bike storage inside the building. You are minutes from I-20, I 75/85, downtown Atlanta, the MLK district, Grant Park, the Poncey Highlands and Ponce City Market. We could go on and on, but we suggest for you to to see it for yourself. Go and show! $550,000 Closed

170 Boulevard SE H122 Atlanta, Georgia

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,550 SqFt 0.036 Acres

View all our Recently Sold Properties


What’s Your Home Worth?

Finding out your home’s value in today’s real estate market is easy! Check out our Free Home Valuation page where you can enter a few details about your home and we will personally create you a custom full CMA (Comparable Market Analysis) on your home that will give you detailed & recent local Real Estate Market trends, recently sold properties, pending property sales, comparable homes values, neighborhood values, and more. We will give you all of the tools & data to see what similar homes are selling for so you can price your home right the first time. This along with our knowledge of the current buyer/seller activity is the best way to get an accurate estimate of what your home will sell for in today’s current real estate market. Together we can combine your selling needs, the market data and our experience to set the best selling price for your home to get it sold fast and for the best price.

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Showings  

People will be coming in and out of your home, sizing the house up for themselves. As your agent, we will wear many hats, and you can be confident that we know the local area thoroughly and can answer all questions about your home, the community & the local real estate market. From fielding phone calls about your home, watching out for potential problems, we work hard to make your home is showing the best it can.  We encourage feedback to listen and make improvements where possible.

Home Staging

The difference between a staged home and an un-staged home can translate to thousands of dollars in the sale price, in either direction. Properly staged homes often sell for more money and can even trigger a bidding war on your home! Clutter often makes rooms seem smaller, and overwhelming decorations may prevent a potential buyer from envisioning their own style in the room. This is a time to truly accept that you’re moving forward and allow yourself to picture your home through potential buyers’ eyes. Constructive feedback and suggestions are there only to make the home more appealing and desirable.  So whether its painting, bringing in new towels or removing the old chair, it’s all in the spirit of selling your home.  Watch the below video to see how Home Staging can help buyers see your home as more attractive and help your home sell faster AND for more money!

Marketing Your Home

When listing your home, you will have many real estate agents competing to work with you. What makes us different than all of the rest? The services we offer. Many real estate agents / brokers are stuck in the old marketing ways of the past and don’t take the time to learn new ways to market your home like Social Media, Single Property Web pages, Virtual tours, and even dramatic Drone shots.  These are some of the things that we discuss to help offset your home.  We’re constantly looking for new ways to bring more traffic and buyers to your home. We understand the importance of using technology & social media to get your home sold fast & for top dollar.

Closing Time

Once you’ve finally accepted an offer on your home, inspections will be done to satisfy both the buyer and their mortgage lender. Many sale agreements are incredibly complex and feature a number of qualifications and fine print. This can be confusing and may include additional requests and addendum’s. We are familiar with these documents and can help guide you through the process.

Packing & Moving

Don’t wait to discuss moving until your house is under contract. Moving personal items and furniture normally starts as soon as you’re getting the house ready for sell.  When you declutter, you may find it’s easier to pack up many items from closets that you won’t need right away such as off season clothes, personal pictures, keepsakes, special occasion dinnerware, and much more.  This will greatly reduce you packing load later and makes your closets look larger. As you will also find getting rid of “things” you can donate, yard sale or there are many sites where you can sell them.  This declutter process is surprisingly therapeutic.

Are you packing yourself or hiring a company?  Are you moving yourself or bringing in some pros?  Are you moving some or all to a storage unit or to a new place? Getting a POD?  Consider not only the cost to move, but other factors like time and proper equipment. Though professional movers may seem pricey at first, when you look at the time and money to get similar results, you may re-consider. Be sure to get moving estimates in writing and compare several companies. Ask for discounts and be sure to only use licensed, bonded movers. Also make a checklist so that you’re organized and efficient, especially naming the boxes and coding them (color, # or name) with a room at the new place with the same code.  This reduces the stress greatly when you start to unload. Or ask us! We often have knowledge of many local companies that can make your move easier.