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Tuesday, 06 March 2007
Establishing a relationship with your agent will help to keep your home search moving and ensure that you are both on the same page. Understanding what you, the buyer, is looking for will help your agent to select homes that are best fitted for you. Some important questions to ask yourself are:
What is your time frame to purchase a home? Do you have time to browse and find the right home? Will you need to sell your home first? What is your search criteria? Price Range? Neighborhood? etc...
The answers to these questions will help guide your purchasing experience. Here are four additional tips for working with agents....
1) Most agents work on commission: Agents are most often paid commission only, usually by the seller, and do not get paid if they do not close the transaction.
2) Keep appointments and be on time: Please be respectful, use common courtesy, and allow as much time as possible to have your agent show you a home. If you're going to be late, or miss the appointment, pelase call your agent.
3) Choose a real estate agent that will work for you: Decide whether you want to work with an agent or without representation. Interview agents until you find a match with someone who is interested in your wants and needs. Some agent will ask you to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement, this is not required, but may help secure you as a client for this agent and encourage them to work hard for you!
4) Make your expectations known: If you would like to be driven to the properties, ask your agent if you can meet them at the office, or possibly be picked up at home or the hotel. Let your agent know how often you would like to communicate and in what form is best for you. Do you want phone calls, emails, text messages, etc.? Set realistic goals and a time frame to find your dream home!
Our team's goal is to make your home buying experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. If you are looking to buy a home in the Atlanta area, contact us today and we'll show you how !
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
Brick-Front Home Home with Fabulous Upgrades in Liberty Subdivision, Cumming, Forsyth County, Atlanta GA http://www.thekingteam.com/
Wonderful 2-year old home with open floor plan and fabulous upgrades throughout! This property features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and full, daylight basement.
Features include trey ceilings, heavy crown moldings, ceramic tile floors, arched doorways, ceiling fans, columns, walk-in closets, upstairs laundry room, front porch, deck, two-car garage and much more!
Two-story foyer with ceramic tile floor and beautiful chandelier opens to formal living and dining rooms with white columns, trey ceiling, crown moldings and chair rail.
Large, bright family room with floor-
to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace with gas logs, fan, white columns and wall of windows overlooking backyard.
Wonderful 2-year old home with open floor plan and fabulous upgrades throughout! This property features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and full, daylight basement.
Features include trey ceilings, heavy crown moldings, ceramic tile floors, arched doorways, ceiling fans, columns, walk-in closets, upstairs laundry room, front porch, deck, two-car garage and much more!
Two-story foyer with ceramic tile floor and beautiful chandelier opens to formal living and dining rooms with white columns, trey ceiling, crown moldings and chair rail.
Large, bright family room with floor-
to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace with gas logs, fan, white columns and wall of windows overlooking backyard.
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
Tremendous Brick-Front Traditional in Dunhill Subdivision, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Atlanta GA http://www.thekingteam.com/
Tremendous Home! Very open, spacious and bright floorplan--great for entertaining! This property features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and full, daylight basement.
Features include high ceilings, hardwood & tile floors, berber carpeting, heavy crown moldings, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, laundry room, security system, double pane windows, two-car garage, oversized deck & patio, and much more!
Two-story foyer with leaded glass door, hardwood floor and trey ceiling opens to formal living and dining rooms with 9 ft. ceilings, heavy crown moldings and chair rail.
Incredible two-story family room with floor-to-ceiling arched windows, custom fireplace with built-in mirror and crown moldings.
Large, bright kitchen with wall oven, gas cooktop, microwave, island with sink, lots of cabinets, tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, recessed lighting and sunny breakfast area with lots of windows and access to deck.
Two master suites: Very large master on the main level with sitting area, 10 ft. ceiling, fan, whirlpool tub and oversized walk-in closet with custom built-ins. Large master suite upstairs with vaulted ceiling, tiled bath and walk-in closet.
Three additional spacious bedrooms upstairs with ceiling fan!
Wonderful neighborhood with clubhouse, pool, tennis & playground. Excellent location--close to schools, shopping, I-85, Hwy. 316, Hwy. 29 and Hwy. 124.!
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
Wonderful Updated Home at an great price in Creekside Crossing, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Atlanta GA 30045 http://www.thekingteam.com/
Fabulous updated home with separate den--could be the 4th bedroom! Open and bright floor plan! This property features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
Features include new hardwood floors, new exterior paint, kitchen with new paint, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, bay windows, laundry room, storage building, two-car garage with door openers, front porch, patio and much more!
Large, bright family room with vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace with gas starter, two bay windows, new hardwood floor and ceiling fan!
Formal dining room with new hardwood floor, chair rail and sliding glass doors to patio and backyard.
Bright kitchen with new paint, gas stove, dishwasher, lots of cabinets, pantry and sunny breakfast area with bay window overlooking backyard!
Large den or 4th bedroom with new hardwood floor and half bath.
Upstairs features the master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, garden tub/shower and two closets--one is a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share the hall bathroom.
Patio overlooks a wonderful private, level and fenced backyard with large storage building!
Great neighborhood and location--close to shopping, Sugarloaf Pkwy., Hwy. 29, Hwy. 124, Hwy. 316 and I-85!
Wednesday, 03 January 2007
We had a home listed and we attracted an offer and got the home under contract. And that's when it got difficult. (See two previous blogs on the subject of closing posted in December 2006.)
The situation was that the original lender was from out of state and had insisted that the seller provide proof of insurance from the Home Owner's Association for the common grounds of the subdivision. This presented me with two slight challenges: There was no Home Owner's Association and there were no common grounds in the subdivision anyway!
I eventually found the buyer another lender. By then, the seller had moved out of state and my closing manager was made power of attorney. More minor challenges came up before closing with the new lender which my closiing manager resolved, including, at the last minute, the revelation that there was a prepayment penalty. But we finally closed it on December 21st 2006.
Two lessons that I have the opportunity to learn again and again, once more from the sale of this home, are that persistence pays off and to always be in problem-solving mode.
On to the next one!
Thursday, 14 December 2006
Beautifully Updated Home in Lilburn, Gwinnett Country, Georgia http://thekingteam.com/inc/pmisc?pid=844
NEW Carpet Throughout!! This property features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
Huge, bright family room with floor-
to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace with gas starter, large bay window and ceiling fan opens to formal dining room with sliding glass door to deck.
Great kitchen with new vinyl floor, stained cabinets, 2-year old dishwasher, double ovens, separate gas cook top and sunny breakfast area overlooks backyard!
Nice master bedroom with ceiling fan, walk-in closet and bathroom with tile floor and large shower.
Two additional neutral bedrooms with new paint, ceiling fans and hall bathroom with tile floor.
Partially finished basement with new carpet & paint features an additional bedroom and office or playroom with access to backyard.
Other features include a two-car garage with workshop, wide driveway, storm doors, outside storage building, Centricon Termite System and much more!
Deck overlooks private, wooded backyard!
Great location and neighborhood!
Thursday, 14 December 2006
Spectacular Loft with Hardwood Floors and Brick Walls in Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia http://thekingteam.com/inc/pmisc?pid=826
Spectacular open floor plan with incredible space and expandable to 2 bedrooms!
Features include beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, arched windows, exposed brick walls, upgraded lighting, designer tile, gourmet kitchen, assigned parking and much more!
Spacious family room with arched French doors to balcony, oversized arched window, hardwood floor and brick walls!
Fantastic gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances--sub-zero refrigerator & Thermador range, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinets, breakfast bar and spacious dining area.
Luxurious master suite with huge arched windows, exposed brick walls, walk-in closet and designer tiled bathroom!
Owner has architectural drawings to expand unit to 2 bedrooms.
Two assigned, covered and gated parking spaces.
Great in town location! Walk to the heart of Buckhead--minutes to Phipps Plaza, Lenox Mall and restaurants!
Thursday, 14 December 2006
Outstanding Two Bedroom Loft with Magnificent Upgrades Throughout, Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia http://thekingteam.com/inc/pmisc?pid=411
Beautiful open floorplan with magnificent upgraded features throughout! This loft features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
Features include hardwood floors throughout, 13 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, oversized windows, upgraded lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, custom built-ins, washer & dryer, three assigned parking spaces and much, much more!
Spacious and bright family room opens to kitchen and features oversized windows, gallery wall for artwork and exposed brick walls!
Upgraded gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, granite countertops, wine cooler, custom stained cabinets and breakfast bar.
Dramatic master suite with oversized windows, walk-in closet with built-ins and spacious tiled bath with garden tub and separate shower. This room is divided by a built-in wall of entertainment & art display.
Great secondary bedroom or office with walls that go to the ceiling, walk-in closet with built-ins and private bathroom.
Amenities include 24-hour security, concierge, exercise room, swimming pool, hot tub and roof-top terrace.
Separate storage unit included and 3 premium assigned, underground parking spaces.
Great intown location! Minutes to Phipps Plaza, Lenox Mall and restaurants!
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