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Selling Your Atlanta Home – The Importance of Pricing It Correctly

kerry — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:06:34 +0000

Atlanta Home Selling Advice – Pricing & Selling your Atlanta home for top dollar

If you are thinking of selling your Atlanta or Decatur home this Spring, it is more important that ever to do your homework PRIOR to pricing and listing your home.

Pricing your home correctly the FIRST time can not only get your home sold faster, it can save you thousands. As of 3Q09, homes that price their home correctly (and didn’t have to reduce), sold their home in 27 days.

Yes, even in this crazy real estate market, you CAN sell your home in 30 days or less!

As you’ll see in the first chart below, those Atlanta home sellers that had to reduce the price one or more times, they were on the market for 256 days… that’s almost 10 times longer.

If you think you have the patience to wait 256 days to sell your home, consider your pocketbook.

The sellers that priced the home correctly the first time, sold their home for 96.8% of the their listing price.

For those sellers that wanted to “test the market” and start with a higher listing price, they ended up selling their home for 75.7% of the original list price.

On a $300,000 home, that is a difference of more than $60,000.

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So how do you make sure that you price it correctly the FIRST time? I would recommend the following:

1) Interview three local Atlanta real estate agents

2) Ask them to walk you through the neighborhood sales from the last 3 MONTHS. The market is constantly changing, so a home that sold a year ago in your neighborhood is no longer a true comparable

3) Understand your current competition – ask the real estate agent(s) to show you the other homes that are for sale in your neighborhood so you have a clear understanding of how your home stacks up

4) Get the agents honest feedback on your home’s value. If you receive three separate opinions, you should be able to determine the fair market value for your home… and GET IT SOLD!

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Posted by: Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta and Decatur Real Estate, Foreclosures and Bungalows & Historic Homes

CALL US ANYTIME AT 404.432.1844

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Deal of the Week in Atlanta’s Lakeside High School District

kerry — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:50:20 +0000

Atlanta Homes for Sale in Lakeside High School District – Hawthorne Elementary

This gem was JUST REDUCED $25,000

2457 Brookdale Drive | Atlanta 30345
4 BR + bonus rooms | 2.5 BA
now only $275,000

Get More Information | Virtual Tour

Kerry Lucasse
Keller Williams Realty
3925 Peachtree Road | Atlanta, GA 30319
404.432.1844

>> View ALL the homes for sale in Metro Atlanta

Equal Housing Opportunity. Information is believed to be accurate but not warranted.

Decatur GA Real Estate – Just Sold at The Artisan

kerry — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:36:31 +0000

Decatur Real Estate – Condos and townhomes for sale – Downtown Decatur homes for sale

In the heart of Downtown Decatur, on the corner of Ponce de Leon and Commerce Drive, this upscale condominium at the Artisan is officially under contract in LESS THAN 30 DAYS!

CONGRATS to Peter & Ashley!

The Artisan itself is absolutely gorgeous and offers residents secured parking, 24-hour concierge services, billiard room (overlooking Downtown Decatur), a rooftop pool, spacious club house, guest parking and of course, a location that just can’t be beat – restaurants, shops, MARTA and the Decatur Square are at your doorstep.

>>> View ALL of the condominiums for sale at The Artisan <<<

Proudly presented by:

Kerry Lucasse :: Decatur GA Real Estate :: Keller Williams Realty :: 404.432.1844

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Congrats, Ben & Laura!

kerry — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:42:36 +0000

CONGRATS to first-time home buyers Ben & Laura! They just purchased a bungalow in East Lake (near the popular Oakhurst Village).

Their 1920s brick bungalow has gorgeous hardwoods, an open floor plan and a fully renovated kitchen. It would have sold for at least $35,000 more just a few years ago, but Ben & Laura were very savvy “first timers” and immediately knew it was the perfect home for them.

Not only do they have a gorgeous new home at an exceptional price, Laura & Ben have a low interest rate on their mortgage AND they qualify for the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.

If you are thinking of buying your first home, the clock is ticking! Please don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To qualify for the tax credit, you need to purchase your home by November 30, 2009.

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POSTED BY: Kerry Lucasse - Keller Williams Realty – 404.432.1844

Intown Atlanta Neighborhoods – East Lake Atlanta Homes - Oakhurst Decatur Homes

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SNEAK PREVIEW – Brick 2 bed / 2 bath Bungalow in Kirkwood Atlanta

kerry — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:24:08 +0000

Atlanta Real Estate – Homes for Sale in Kirkwood Atlanta

Looking for that perfect Intown Atlanta bungalow?

Your dream home will officially be on the market later this week!

With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms AND a 2-car garage, this charming 1920s brick bungalow was fully renovated just a few years ago by a local builder. This cozy Kirkwood home is the perfect choice for a first-time home buyer!

On the inside…

Open floor plan
Gourmet kitchen with granite, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and French door that opens to the back deck
Formal dining room that comfortably seats 6 to 8 people
Master bedroom with cozy adjacent bathroom
Gleaming hardwoods and crown molding throughout
Light-filled living room with fireplace overlooks covered front porch

On the outside…

2-car garage (a rare find in Kirkwood!)
Fantastic curb appeal
Rocking chair front porch
Professionally landscaped in front and back
Deck in back with firepit area
Easy walk to both Kirkwood Village AND the Oakhurst Village

At $250,000, this Kirkwood bungalow is priced to sell quickly, so if you would like to schedule an appointment to view the home later next week, please call Kerry Lucasse, Keller Williams Realty, at 404.432.1844.

In the meantime, you can view ALL the homes for sale in Kirkwood…

>> Search for homes by Intown Atlanta neighborhood

>> Atlanta Bungalows for Sale – under $350K
>> Atlanta Bungalows for Sale – over $350K
>> Atlanta Victorian-era homes for sale
>> Atlanta Tudor style homes for sale
>> New Craftsman style Bungalows for sale in Atlanta GA

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Posted by: Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Bungalows and Historic Homes

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Eat Local – Intown Atlanta Farmer’s Markets

kerry — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:00:01 +0000

More and more Atlantans are starting to ”eat local” and every month it seems that there is a new neighborhood farmer’s market popping up. .

I think everyone would agree that the ”best of the best” is the Dekalb Farmer’s Market just outside of Downtown Decatur. With food and wine from around the globe, it’s an experience just walking in the building! The Dekalb market is open 7 days a week, similar to a typical grocery store.

If you would like to eat hyper-local, the new trend in many of the Intown Atlanta neighorhoods is to host their own Farmer’s Market. Here are just a few…

* Piedmont Park – every Saturday

* East Atlanta – every Thursday

* Glenwood Park (near East ATL Village and Ormewood Park) – Every other weekend

* Morningside Farmers Market – every Saturday

* East Lake – every Saturday

* Decatur Organic Market – every Wednesday, March thru November

* Peachtree Road Market (Buckhead) - every Saturday, April – December

This weekend, try to get out, meet your neighbors and support your local farmers — it’s a great way to start the day!

Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Neighborhood Blog!

Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Condos, Lofts and Historic Homes

Call us anytime at 404.432.1844.

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Homes Sales – Biggest Jump in 10 Years!

kerry — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:54:48 +0000

The National Association of REALTORS just announced that in July home sales are UP 7.2% – the largest monthly increase in at least 10 years. Experts say this is primarily due to all of the first time home buyers rushing out to purchase their first home and take advantage of the $8000 tax credit that expires on November 30, 2009.

>> Read the article from Yahoo Finance – “July Home Sales Surge”

>> Read the article from MSNBC –”Home Sales Soar 7.2 percent”

If you are a potential first time home buyer in Atlanta and are still on the fence, please do not miss this fantastic opportunity. In addtion to the Federal Tax Credit of $8000, the interest rates are still fantastic.

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to take advantage of the tax credit, there are only 97 days left! Typically it takes 30 to 40 days to purchase the home once you are under contract, so you really only have about 60 days to find your dream home.

If you have ANY questions about the home buying process in Atlanta or Decatur, call the Atlanta Home Search Team anytime at 404.432.1844. About 70% of the buyers we are working with are “first-timers” and we would love to help you find your first place.

Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Real Estate Blog!

If you are thinking of Buying a Home, Condo or Loft, call us anytime at 404.432.1844.

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Atlanta Homes – Fantastic Deal in Brookdale Park – 4 bed / 2.5 bath

kerry — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:59:08 +0000

Atlanta Real Estate – Search for homes by Atlanta Neighborhood

JUST REDUCED to $329,900

2457 Brookdale Drive | Atlanta 30345
4 BR + bonus | 2.5 BA
now only $329,900

Get More Information | Virtual Tour

Kerry Lucasse
Keller Williams Realty
3925 Peachtree Road | Atlanta, GA 30319
404.432.1844

Equal Housing Opportunity. Information is believed to be accurate but not warranted.

Atlanta Home Sales – Search by Intown ATL Neighborhood

kerry — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:53:08 +0000

Atlanta Real Estate Market – Search for Homes by Intown Atlanta Neighborhood

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Atlanta, there are quite a few fantastic (and not-so-fantastic) sources out there that will allow you to view the home values in your area. To follow is a no-nonsense list of ALL the homes that have sold in 2009 (as of July 31, 2009). You can see photos of each home, the listing price, final sales price and even how much the sellers paid in buyer closing costs.

Please click on the links below to view the Atlanta and Decatur homes that sold and see how your home stacks up!

OAKHURST Decatur – Zip code 30030

>> See ALL the Oakhurst home sales in 2009

>> View ALL the current Oakhurst homes for sale

KIRKWOOD Atlanta – Zip code 30317

>> See ALL the Kirkwood home sales in 2009

>> View ALL the Kirkwood homes currently for sale

EAST ATLANTA – Zip code 30030

>> See ALL the East Atlanta home sales in 2009

>> View ALL the East Atlanta Village homes for sale

GRANT PARK Atlanta - Zip code 30312

>> See ALL the Grant Park home sales in 2009

>> View ALL the Grant Park homes currently for sale

ORMEWOOD PARK Atlanta – Zip code 30316

>> See ALL the Ormewood Park homes that sold in 2009

>> View ALL the current homes for sale in Ormewood Park

CANDLER PARK / LAKE CLAIRE Atlanta – Zip code 30306

>> See ALL the Candler Park and Lake Claire home sales in 2009

>> View ALL the current homes for sale in Lake Claire

>> View ALL the current homes for sale in Candler Park

*** IF THERE IS A NEIGHBORHOOD WE DIDN”T COVER HERE, WE’LL SEND YOU A COMPLIMENTARY REPORT — JUST EMAIL KERRY LUCASSE @ KerryLucasse@kw.com.

Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Real Estate Blog!

Posted by: Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate and Historic Homes

Call us anytime at 404.432.1844

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Atlanta Festivals, Events & More – August 2009

kerry — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:57:57 +0000

See what’s happening this August in & around Atlanta…

THRU AUG 2 – National Black Arts Fest - Dance, music, film, visual arts and more. Get the scoop…

THRU AUG 9 - Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week - 3-course dinners for just $25. See participating restaurants.

AUG 7 – Unplugged in the Park - Concert Series every Sunday at 7pm in Piedmont Park. FREE. Get all the details…

AUG 11-16 - GREASE @ the Fox Theater - See the schedule and buy tickets.

AUG 15 - Oakhurst BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Fest – Live music, fantastic BBQ. Get the full scoop.

AUG 23 - Festival Latino in Underground ATL - The largest family & multicultural event in the Southeast. Find out more.

AUG 26-30 – Atlanta Underground Film Fest - The best of indie film at different theaters around town. Get the full schedule.

AUG 28 - Castleberry Hill Art Stroll – Tour some of the hippest neighborhood art galleries and shops. Get more info…

AUG 29 - Taste of Chamblee - The best and most diverse food in Southeast. FREE! Find out more…

AUG 29-30 - Grant Park Summer Shade Festival + Corks & Forks - One of Atlanta’s most popular events. The full scoop…

Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Real Estate Blog!

Posted By: Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate and Historic Homes

Call us today @ (404) 432 – 1844