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May 19, 2009
OPEN HOUSE 5/30/09! New Price $155,000 | Completely Remodeled! Beautiful & Move-in Ready! | Woodstock, GA
Central A/C
May 12, 2009
Appr Short Sale* Buyer’s Loan Fell Thru at Last Min! LakeFront Luxury Hm in Desired Hickory Flat Area of Canton! 6 Br/5.5Ba
Buyer’s Loss is Your GAIN! Fabulous Property! 4+ Acres! In-ground, Heated & Saltwater Pool! Slate, Granite, HUGE Executive Home overlooks Lake! Short Sale was approved and ready to close! All the hard work and waiting is done, just need approval letter based on new (your) contract! Quick Closing, but MUST have contract within 30 days!! Literally a few Minutes to Alpharetta! Best Schools! Call Agent! 404-538-5396! Don’t wait!
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October 24, 2008
OPEN HOUSE | October 25, 2008 | 12pm to 6pm | Luxury Lake Front Canton, GA
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*Equal Housing Opportunity. *Information herein deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. *Offer subject to change without notice. *Each RE/MAX office is independently owned & operated. *Office #: 770.928.4966.
Beverages & finger foods will be served! Email for directions!
August 23, 2008
Craftsman Style 1 Story w/Huge Full Basement | MOUNTAIN VIEWS | Jasper, GA | Over An Acre Lot!
Elegant Craftsman Style Home with all the Upgrades Imaginable | Rich Brazillian Hardwood Floors | Screened In Porch w/Ceiling Fan & Tile Floors | Large Deck Overlooks Private Level Backyard | Amazing Mountain Views from all Rooms on the Front of the Home | Large Finished Bonus Room Upstairs | Jack & Jill Bath with Secondary Bedrooms | Office | Plenty of Room for a Pool | Large Private Lot | Dramatic High Ceilings | Granite in Kitchen & Baths w/Tile Floors | Don’t Miss the Opportunity to call this amazing House HOME!
Visit www.bestgahomes4sale.com for more information, additional photos, buying or selling information!
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Central A/C
Spacious Home on 9.6 Acres! | Desired Hickory Flat Area of Woodstock, GA | Heated In-Ground Pool!
This is a gorgeous property. Feels like being out in the country with mountain views & pastures, yet minutes to Downtown Woodstock, Roswell, I-575, Shops, Dining & Much More! Close to Alpharetta, yet Great Cherokee County Taxes. Sequoyah High School District, which has some of the best test scores in Georgia! Come see what you’re missing!
Call Michelle Miller with RE/MAX Town & Country for more information or to schedule a date/time to see this property. (404.538.5396)
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Fabulous Brick Ranch Home | Full Daylight Basement | Lake Front | 2.45 Private Acres
Gorgeous Brick Ranch on 2.45 Private Acres | Lake Front w/Dock & Fishing Boat | Large Daylight Basement w/Bedroom & Bath! Great Dawsonville/Forsyth County Location ~ Minutes to 400! Gentle Slope with Stair/walkway Leads to Private Dock on Approx. 13 Acre Lake! Enjoy Nature & Lake Views From Most Rooms in this Immaculately Maintained Home! Come See!
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Become a Homeowner! | Start Here for Great Tips – From Financing to Closing!
Below is a list of necessary steps that will prepare you to begin your home search! My goal is to make sure that your home purchase is a pleasant experience and that you don’t encounter any negative surprises.
- YOUR PRICE RANGE: Consult a lender (or a few) to determine how much home you can afford. You will want to base this in part on your desired monthly payment. Your lender of choice will be able to tell you your pre-approval amount as well as the price range that will keep you within your limits for your desired monthly payment.
- Be sure to factor in costs associated with homeownership such as annual property taxes, annual homeowners insurance, homeowners association fees (if applicable), maintenance & upkeep, etc.
- LOAN PRE-APPROVAL: Your lender will give you a list of items necessary to process your loan such as w2’s, bank statements, paycheck stubs, etc. Gather, organize and deliver this information to your lender upon request to insure that you are truly pre-approved. You will need a pre-approval letter upon submitting an offer to purchase your new home.
- Research (ask your lender) to determine if you qualify for any special mortgage or down payment-assistance programs.
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Remember, you will need to save funds for:
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Home Inspection ($350 to $475 depending on size, age & location of home)
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Termite Inspection ($45-$175 depending on the company) as the lender will require a “clean wood infestation report” prior to closing
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Homeowners Insurance Policy (varies based on insurance company, size, location and other factors)
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Appraisal ($300 to $425): the lender will use an appraiser from their “approved list”, but typically the buyer will pay for this up front.
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Down Payment (your lender will let you know how much you will need, if any)
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Closing Costs (includes taxes, attorney’s fees, lender fees (typically 2 to 4% of the sales price) are determined by your lender. We can try to negotiate with the Seller to pay closing costs (or a portion) depending on yours and the Homeowner’s needs.
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YOUR NEW HOME: Develop a wish list of what you’d like your home to have. Then prioritize the features on your list.
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LOCATION: Select several communities or an area that will offer you what you want with regard to amenities, schools, location, highway/interstate access, safety, etc.
- Find an experienced REALTOR® who can guide and advise you through the process! He/She will help you locate, negotiate, process all documents, stay in touch with your lender and keep you on track for a smooth transition. (and more!)
If you feel that you could have some credit issues, go ahead and obtain a copy of your credit report and clear up any unresolved issues if possible. Your lender can tell you the issues that are of most importance and will help you determine what needs to be done so you can be approved for a loan!
For additional information or to search all homes listed on GA MLS and FMLS visit www.bestgahomes4sale.com. Or you can contact me directly ~ I’m always glad to help!
Be sure to check out my blog:
Thinking of Purchasing a Home? | 8 Credit Tips
Kind Regards,
Michelle Miller
REALTOR®
RE/MAX Town & Country of Woodstock, GA
Direct: 404.538.5396
Email: michellemiller1@remax.net
Web: www.bestgahomes4sale.com
Getting Your GA Home Ready to List/Sell! | Advice to help your home sell faster with higher returns!
There are many factors that should be addressed when getting your home ready to sell. I list many homes, but I also work with Buyer’s and have for many years. Through working with so many buyers, I have learned what buyer’s look for as well as what makes buyers most interested in the homes that they decide to purchase. There are things we cannot change such as floor plans, land topography, location, etc., but there are so many items that make your home more appealing to a wider variety of buyers. My tips below are basic, but imperative and I hope this helps you get the results you desire. My advice to you is as follows:
Price is the key!!! Price your home correctly!!! If you have to list your home at this time please be sure that you are ready to price your home to sell (consult a REALTOR® for a Comparative Market Analysis and for advice as to what needs to be done to your home) otherwise be prepared for your home to sit on the market much longer than during typical market conditions.
Have your home completely ready to show prior to listing. Your biggest rush of buyers will be within the first few weeks of listing your home (for median or lower priced homes). You could lose “your buyer” if you have issues that need to be rectified or if your home is overpriced when initially listed.
First impressions are imperative when showing your home.
- Deep clean kitchen & baths (cabinets inside & out, stove/oven, sink, counter-tops, built-in microwave, refrigerator (even if you aren’t selling with the home), light fixtures, pantry, bathtubs, showers, etc… Place small appliances such as toasters, can openers and other appliances not used daily in cabinets or pantry to make counter space appear more abundant.
- De-clutter all rooms, closets, basement, garage, bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, etc. Pack items not used daily in boxes and stack neatly in basement, garage or large closets. If you have an over abundance of storage it might be necessary to rent a storage building.
Remove excess furniture or decorations to make your space appear larger.
You will want to remove excessive personal photos as well which will allow prospective buyers to imagine their family living in the home. - Clean or replace carpet. If your carpet has dark edges around the moldings ~ I recommend replacing. This happens when carpet is “wet cleaned” as opposed to steam cleaning. If you cannot afford to replace the carpet that is beyond cleaning~ offer a carpet allowance within your listing.
Paint if necessary (interior and/or exterior walls, doors, ceilings & moldings: windows, floor, door, chair & crown) - Clean windows, blinds and other treatments windows!
- Front Entrance: It is imperative that your entry is free of rotten wood, clutter, dirt, etc. Make sure that your entrance is clean, freshly painted and inviting.
- Curb Appeal: Make sure your grass is cut (clippings removed from driveways, walkways and curb. Make sure that your beds have colorful flowers, no weeds and fresh mulch or pine straw. Make necessary repairs to any siding or roof issues that will be apparent upon driving up to your home.
- Pet odors: BIG THING! Pet odors are hard to remove. Interior carpet & pad should be replaced if unable to remove odors. Basement and garage floors (concrete) seem to hold these smells. Try bleaching repeatedly, but professional services may be required to permanently remove these smells. Most consumers will spend as little time as possible in homes with odors.
- Dated or older homes: Either price to give the buyer the option to purchase at a price that would enable them to make updates to the home OR update your home yourself with advice from your REALTOR® or home stager. You will need to replace older colored tubs, toilets & sinks, dated colored tile (green, blue, orange, pink, etc.), remove wallpaper, paint with neutral paint colors and update trim color if suggested. Also, a big consideration is whether or not the comparable homes in the community are also dated or if they have been updated. Talk to a REALTOR® before making any big decisions with regard to updating. We can inform you of the most important and cost efficient changes that will make the biggest difference in the sale of your home.
If your home is not “show ready” and you do not plan to make the changes/repairs/updates necessary ~ PRICE ACCORDINGLY. Remember that buyers will be calculating necessary repairs/updates while viewing your home and if it listed too high they could decide that it is too much work for the money and decide not to waste their time even making an offer.
It is a good idea to have a home inspection performed by a professional home inspector so as to find out any potential issues and repair prior to listing…. Or adjust your list price accordingly. You can also offer buyer allowances for items such as paint, carpet and other necessary repairs.
My tip of the month: When replacing carpet in your home – please, please, please go the distance and replace all the carpet to match in both color as well as levels of wear/tear! Buyer’s typically have issues with mis-matched carpet such as different colors in different rooms as well as visable seams that separate the rooms. Seller’s seem to try to save money by just replacing the family room & down the hall, but leave the old (sometimes dated colored) carpet in the bedrooms, which could result in the home feeling “dated” and the loss of potential buyers. Also, if possible – put updated tile (more desired) or vinyl (cheaper fix) in bathrooms as carpet in bathrooms are a big turn off for most buyers!
For dated homes, a good example of a transformation: A little paint, new 2″ white blinds, new carpet, new light fixtures & cornis board drapery. Change to updated faucets, lighting, paint all trim from wood to white and painted the walls all with neutral paint colors. If they were listing. For additional help with low cost transformations, information on preparing, pricing (free CMA), listing and/or selling your home feel free to contact me. I love to help!
Kind Regards,
Michelle Miller, REALTOR®, ABR®
RE/MAX Town & Country
Direct: 404.538.5396
Email: michellemiller1@remax.net
Web: www.bestgahomes4sale.com
GORGEOUS Woodstock TownHome | 3 BR, 2.5 BA | Swim, Tenn, Fit S/D | $142,000!
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE for this beautiful Woodstock, GA townhome! Desired River Park community | End Unit with additional patio and yard area! One of the bigger homes with the lowest list price! Rich hardwoods on all of main | Garage parking with auto door opener | Desired Craftsman style appearance, full of upgrades and extras! | ALL appliances included at this price! ~ Even Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer! | All Electric | Awesome location ~ less than 5 mins to I-575, shops, dining & much more! | Beautifully Maintained ~ Mrs. Clean Lives here!
Visit www.bestgahomes4sale.com for additional information, photos or virtual tour! Or call Michelle Miller (404.538.5396) with RE/MAX Town & Country for an appointment to see this great home!
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Central A/C
The Benefits of Using a Buyer’s Agent!
As a consumer, how often do you buy real estate property? Once, twice, maybe three times in your lifetime? Purchasing real estate is a complex transaction with many details to be handled. Typically the seller will be represented by an agent. Don’t you want to have fair representation as well?
Using a Buyer’s Representative offers the consumer many benefits. A Buyer’s Representative will:
- Evaluate the specific needs and wants of the buyer and locate properties that fit those specifications.
- Show properties in the price range (determined by lender) and locale the consumer has determined.
- Assist in viewing properties and either accompany the client on the showings or preview the property on behalf of the client to ensure that the identified specifications are met.
- Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the consumer in making an informed decision prior to making an appropriate offer on the property.
- Advise the client on structuring an appropriate offer by providing pricing and negotiating advice with a Competitive Market Analysis to establish value which ensures you make the offer based on accurate up-to-date information.
- Present the offer to the seller’s agent and seller on client’s behalf.
- Negotiate on behalf of the buyer client to help obtain the identified property.
- Review and explain all legal documentation to their buyer client.
- Make recommendations and assistance in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.
- Provide a list of potential qualified vendors, e.g. movers, attorneys, and carpenters, if these services are needed by the consumer.
- Help arrange desired or needed inspections which could include a home inspection, mechanical, environmental, pest, and/or water & septic.
- Accompany the buyer to closing and assist in closing procedures and the possession of the buyers new home.
- Knows what’s involved and helps the transaction proceed in a timely manner!
When you have a Buyer’s Agent you are armed with knowledge & experience and you can be confident that you will be fully represented throughout your real estate transaction.
Representation from a Buyer’s Agent vs. using the Seller’s (listing) Agent | Here’s what you can expect!
Using Listing Agent Vs. Using Buyer's Agent!
Sincerely,
Michelle Miller, REALTOR®, ABR®
RE/MAX Town & CountryDirect: 404.538.5396
Email: michellemiller1@remax.net
Web: www.bestgahomes4sale.com
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