Via Scoop.it – Other Atlanta News Events
The findings of San Francisco county officials suggest how pervasive irregularities may be across the nation.
I’ve not hear of any such audit or review in Atlanta foreclosures, but you have to wonder?
Via www.nytimes.com
Via Scoop.it – Midtown Atlanta Condos
Most Midtown Atlanta Condos come with granite counters.
But most homeowners never even think about sealing the granite. And then you get stains.
Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Now you’ve got an option! Shape up those kitchen and bath counters of your Midtown Atlanta Condo before you decide to sell!
Via lifehacker.com
I’ve seen many a Midtown Atlanta Condominium in my days as a real estate agent focusing on the Midtown Atlanta market. Most new condominiums are limited on how “tricked out” you can get them from the developer. If your home was brand new, you most customizing you might have been able to do was installing hardwood floors throughout the entire condo, and/or custom closets. Everything else was pretty much standard. Lighting under your kitchen cabinets was NOT an option.
It was not like buying a car where you can pick all kinds of options!
Whether you are considering selling your Midtown Atlanta condo, or just want to make a simple improvement YOU can enjoy, consider installing lighting under your kitchen cabinets. It will add a unique feature to your home that you won’t find in other homes, and will add a special touch and feature to your kitchen.
There are very simple kits to do this project that don’t require special skills and use an existing open plug in you don’t use…behind your refrigerator! It’s a simple project for a rainy Saturday or Sunday, but you’ll have years of enjoyment.
Our friends at Lowe’s Home Improvement have the steps all lined out for you in this video!
Here’s the closest Lowe’s store to Midtown Atlanta Condo owners, located at the Edgewood Shopping District, just south of Five Points.
Via Scoop.it – Midtown Atlanta Condos
Dear Wells Fargo, Congratulations! You’ve bought a house! I know you are going to be very happy there. The schools in the area have a great reputation.
Via activerain.com
Note: I share this story with you not to “scare you” from attempting a short sale on your home, but so that you, the Seller and the Buyer know that we know the frustrations everyone faces in these kinds of situations. Perhaps these kinds of things should be brought to the attention of lawmakers. It almost seems like a crime…..
Via Scoop.it – Midtown Atlanta Condos
Not much natural light? Tips to make your place look brighter.
When you are trying to sell, or rent your Intown Atlanta home or condominium, lighting is a big factor and can make the difference on just how quickly you sell or rent your place!
Via www.nytimes.com
I was asked that very question when I was scheduling an appointment to show a condo in Viewpoint Midtown yesterday. Well, actually, I set the appointment (that was a bit of a challenge I’ll cover in a minute) and then about 5 minutes later I got a call back from the Seller.
“Do you know how to show my condo? My agent never wants me to be here, and I don’t think agents know how to show my condo or the building.” Seriously? Ok, let’s talk this out for a minute from the eyes of this Seller.
If you are not accustomed to selling high-rise condominiums, it is completely different from a single family home. You have parking (possibly the need to pay for it as well), knowing HOW to get into the building, where are the lock boxes, sign-in/showing policies of the building, location of the amenities and what is covered in the monthly HOA fee. That’s some of the considerations when showing a condo, most of which don’t apply to a single family home.
So, first, we have a Seller who seems to have some issues. The home has been on the market for some 120 days, which means the price is not agreeable to the market. While the price was comparable to other homes we looked at, both in Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta and other buildings, it was the highest priced unit in terms of square footage at $297 per square foot. (Another home, on a lower floor, but with more space is $221 per sq. ft.
Then there was the tone of the Seller with me regarding the showing. First off, we HAD to come after 11am. Ok, no problem I’m capable of adjusting the showing schedule to accommodate this request. But there was the continual questions about amenities, do I know the building, etc, etc. I assured this rather uneasy Seller that I had been selling Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta since pre-construction and was very familiar with ALL the floor plans in the building. Finally, it seemed I had his “blessing” to show his home. Really? THANK YOU!!! You ARE the one selling, correct?
After viewing homes in another building, I arrived with my Buyers at approximately 10:40am. As I picked up keys for a total of 3 homes (including this one) as well as an access card for the building, I see a large note on the lockbox for the aforementioned Seller. It requires ANOTHER phone call before the key can be given out. And so it’s made by the Concierge. Who hands me the phone….
” I thought I made it clear to you that you were NOT to be here before 11am. This home is occupied, we have things to do in the morning and we have a life.” Yes….that is exactly what he said to me. I almost took the home off the list at that very moment, but my head prevailed. I assured Mr. Seller I remembered his request, and had two other homes plus two floors of amenities to show and would arrive in his home well after the 11am time frame.
Dude, I’m thankful my clients did not like your home (to small for them) as I can only imagine a contract negotiation with you.
Perhaps there is more reasons why your home has been on the market for so long than just the price.
Every Buyer or Seller I work with in Midtown Atlanta expresses their amazement at my knowledge of the area, the buildings and the amenities. The answer is YES, I Do Know How To Show Your Condo.”
