6364 Wilmington Way

Truly a  must see – Selling at only $170,000 in the beautiful Highland Park, Swim/Tennis Subdivision. This home is priced to sell by being the lowest list price in the neighborhood on a basement!!

I is an open ranch plan with large master and 2 secondary bedrooms on main with a huge bonus room upstairs. The unique bonus room was finished off with tongue and grove pine which makes it pop! It would make a great “man’s”  room, office or 4th bedroom! There is also an unfinished, daylight basement ready for finishing, stubbed for full bath and exterior entry with patio!

This home has lots of curb appeal nested on a huge, cul de sac lot!  The lot is .72 acres  and reaches all the way back to the creek! It will take your breath away with all the privacy!

By entering this fabulous home you will find many appealing features! A huge, open, eat-in-kitchen with pantry and breakfast bar! Great Room with stone fireplace, Hardwood floors, entry foyer, and so much more!

This property is available for immediate occupancy and is waiting for you! Hurry and bring your offers today!

For additional information contact Mina Little at 404-388-9609. You can also visit this home on Mina’s Buford Real Estate website.

996 Lakemont Drive

This beautiful lakefront home is a buyer’s dream.  Situated on desirable Lake Lanier in Gainesville, this three-story home is full of modern amenities, while maintaining a sense of seclusion and outdoor living on the water.  With six spacious bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and a double party dock, the home welcomes extended family and guests.

As you walk through the interior, you will be awed by the openness, views, finishing and décor.  Stepping out onto the deck, your eyes will wander down the curved pathway as you imagine yourself strolling down to the water, preparing for your day on the lake.

Whether your interests are fishing, water sports, parties, or just enjoying your morning coffee over waterfront views, this home is a must see for anyone interested in today’s historic real estate bargains.

For additional information contact Debbie Gilbert at 770-527-0096 or you can visit Debbie’s Dacula GA Homes website.

Lake Lanier Lot for Sale

A deal this great doesn’t come along very often. Located in Heritage Landing Subdivision is 3176 Gulls Wharf, a 2.44 acre lot with a deep water covered dock and 225 feet of frontage on beautiful Lake Lanier. This lot is ready for you build your dream lake home in complete wooded privacy. The lot gently slopes to the water’s edge and will provide you with breathtaking views and postcard quality sunsets.

Of course you will want all the conveniences of a metropolitan setting and this lot is the epitome of location, location, location. It is just minutes to I-985, the new YMCA, the new Aquatic Center and downtown Gainesville. Shopping and dining are also just minutes away.

For additional information on this lake lot contact Debbie Liggett at 404-610-5121. You can also visit Debbie’s Atlanta Home Sales website for information on this and other listings in the Greater Atlanta market.

6444 Autumn Crest Lane

Located at Village of Deaton Creek, this new 3 bedroom-3 full bath Surrey Crest with a loft and office/library in the Vista Collection is ready for you (2,518 square feet)!  Whether you want to “test the Deaton Creek Active Adult Lifestyle” or you’re waiting to for your own home to be built – we can help!

The home has many upgrades and includes stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, washer and dryer, blinds, marble fireplace and granite counters in the kitchen.  You will enjoy tiled floors, upgraded carpet, a screened lanai, an extended garage with opener, plenty of storage and much more!

Come and see why this spectacular Del Webb gated community is the #1 selling community in metro Atlanta for two years.  The 35,000 square foot Clubhouse is the center of many of the activities.  The outside Recreation Complex features a dog park, lighted tennis courts, soft ball field, Pickle ball courts, Bocce courts, volleyball and a grandchildren’s playground.  Deaton Creek residents are very busy having fun!
$1,500 a month (12 month minimum lease) includes the HOA fee and the use of the exquisite Clubhouse and all neighborhood amenities, lawn care, and trash pickup.  Tenant responsibilities are sewer, gas, electric, water, telephone and cable TV/internet.  Small dog considered – no cats or smokers allowed.

For additional information on this Hoschton lease opportunity home contact Lee Johnson at 678-804-2469 or you may visit Lee at her Gwinnett County Homes for Sale website.

2016 Democracy Drive

When we hear client’s say that they want all the toys in their new home sometimes we just don’t know where to take them. That is not the case right now. 2016 Democracy Drive in Buford is that total package in a Ranch Style home on a full basement.

As you look at the homes front elevation, your impression is of the Craftsman Styling along with the professional landscaping and the front porch. As you enter the home you are greeted by the impeccable hardwood flooring which is throughout the main level.

The kitchen is extremely well appointed with wood cabinets, granite counter tops, a tiled back splash and it is totally open to the fireside den. The stainless appliances include the double ovens and microwave.

The over sized Master Suite is extremely inviting with its trey ceiling and architectural features. You can escape from the doldrums of the day while relaxing in the separate sitting room or the jetted tub.

Entertaining is a breeze in this open flowing floor plan. You can even enjoy entertaining outdoors on the screened porch. As if these features were not enough, the home is positioned on a full basement that is approximately 90% finished. The basement features a bedroom, a bath, a media room, a game room and a workshop. It even has a separate driveway around to the boat door.

For additional information on this home contact Dawn Hummel at 770-616-8438. You can also obtain valuable information on Dawn’s Atlanta Online Home Sales website.

Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource

The Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Designation by The National Association of REALTORS is being offered to members of The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS (NAMAR). This certification class is a 6 hour continuing education class and will be held on December 18, 2009. The class will start promptly at 9:00AM and will conclude at 4:00PM. This designation normally costs $250.00 however as a Christmas Present to the members of NAMAR the class is $75.00 and the $175.00 Application Fees will be waived if you take the course and complete 3 one hour webinars between now and December 31, 2009. The webinars can be viewed at www.realtorsfr.org and are found under the Get SFR Certified link. In order for the application fee to be waived you must complete the course and webinars along with completing the application, which is also under the Get SFR Certified link in step 4. Remember all of this must be completed and the application submitted prior to December 31, 2009 in order for the $175.00 application fee to be waived.

The benefits of obtaining the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource certification are numerous. Attendees will learn and understand how to:

•    Direct distressed sellers to finance, tax and legal professionals
•    Qualify sellers for short sales
•    Develop a short sale package
•    Negotiate with lenders
•    Tap into buyer demand
•    Limit risk
•    Protect buyers

The class is limited to the first 85 members to sign up. NAMAR Members can easily sign up through the NAMAR Website at www.namar.org. Click on the Continuing Education Link and sign up for the class.

Marketing a Home in Metro Atlanta

What Are Your Top 10 Marketing Activities?

As professional REALTORS at RE/MAX Center we all have marketing plans that we present to sellers during listing presentations. Some are verbal and some are written. Which ever the case, these marketing plans typically consist of anywhere from 20 to 50 activities that we consider to be of importance. Do you think that if we were to each share our top 10 marketing activities with each other we could help ourselves become better real estate marketing machines?

Here is the initial Top 10 that we came up with:

1.    Add complete data to both FMLS and GA MLS
2.    Take multiple photos from different angles (Especially the Front View)
3.    Have the listing syndicated to multiple sites (Automation Rules)
4.    Make certain that the detail page and lead registration functions properly
5.    Compose a descriptive blog post about the home
6.    Create an ad for Craigslist
7.    Create a virtual tour in the design center
8.    Prepare the property flyer
9.    Prepare the Demographics and Detailed School Reports for the property
10.    Initiate Broker Reciprocity

We are very good at what we do, let’s help each other become better, because if better is possible then good is not enough! If you were to look at your marketing plan and had to narrow it down to your top ten marketing activities what would they be?

Marketing Homes, What is Most Important?

We all know that there is any number of items that are important in the successful marketing of homes. For the sake of this discussion the list has been narrowed down to three items only.

•    Comments in the Public and Private Remarks in the listing services
•    Photos
•    Price

Take a few minutes to review these three items and think about the importance they play in the marketing of your listings. What is the most important item to you and why do you think it is more important than the others? Now rethink the question another way, what is the most important item to the potential buyers and why?

We look forward to an enlightened discussion on this topic.

6391 Lakeview Drive

Located on lovely Lake Lanier, 6391 Lakeview Drive is a perfect home not only for summer adventures, but for year round living! This Unique 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home sits on double frontage of Lake Lanier and priced at $675,000.

This fabulous home invites you in with its curbside appeal. Step inside and be impressed at the beautiful hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling with wood beams. The open family room and adjoining dining room make entertaining easy.

You will notice the charm and spaciousness of the updated kitchen…with an abundance of cherry cabinets and new Corian counters and breakfast bar. From the kitchen, relax with a morning cup of coffee on the front patio while listening to the fountain.

There is an office or guest room with full bath on the main. The three upstairs bedrooms are warm and comfortable each with a private balcony to enjoy nature and the views.

Entertain family and friends throughout, especially in the terrace level that is complete with a family room, summer kitchen and full bath. And the fabulous sunroom brings in the outdoors.

The home is tucked in beneath beautiful hardwoods and has a single slip covered dock. Don’t miss the artist’s loft above the two car garage with spectacular views of the lake!

For additional information on this home or to schedule a boat tour contact the Gaddis Team at 770-497-0000

Should I Buy An AS IS Home?

With all the properties being marketed “AS IS” I would like to shed some light on “AS IS”.  The fact is, all properties are sold “as is” in Georgia.  The simplest way to state the transaction is “Buyer Beware”.  That may sound cold but that is the reality.  When the closing occurs the property belongs to the purchaser with all benefits and faults.  The purchaser has little if no recourse against the seller.

What is an “AS IS” Home?

So why does the seller feel the need to convey in the marketing and additional amendments “AS IS”? There are two main reasons.
1.    The seller wants it clearly stated so that there is no implied warranty.
2.    The seller is selling what is there presently and will make no improvements.  If the seller makes an improvement then a warranty of some kind could be implied.  Example: If I fixed your roof today and it started leaking tomorrow wouldn’t you feel that I should come back and fix the roof again?

What are the problems with an “AS IS” Home?

A problem that comes out of the “AS IS” sale generally has to do with lending issues.  Keep in mind the seller is selling what is presently there.  If the Appraiser goes out to the property and states on the appraisal that items XY&Z need to be repaired or replaced the lender is going to expect XY&Z to be repaired or replaced prior to closing.  Depending on what type of loan, this could be a deal killer.

It is extremely important to keep everything in perspective. Too often when stress levels are high, people find fault in the process.  You hear comments like…The Lender should…The appraiser should…No one will want to buy that property until it’s fixed.  Perspective…if the property is being sold at tens of thousands of dollars below the true value then a one thousand dollar repair should be expected.

All property in Georgia is sold “AS-IS”…Purchasers should thoroughly inspect the property so that they will be as informed as possible regarding the condition of the property.