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Clients Become Friends at Thomas Ramon Group and MyMidtownMojo!

June 20, 2022 by Thom Abbott

Clients Become Friends at Thomas Ramon Group and MyMidtownMojo!

In the world of real estate, I cross the paths of many different kinds of people. It is probably what makes working in the real estate industry so rewarding…at least for me!

Getting to know people as you help them with such a large financial decision, and a life decision as well! I will admit there are some people that I lose contact with…they move out of state, and we just don’t keep in touch like those that live here in Atlanta. It’s not for trying, it just happens. But then there are those, that become friends for life, and you really appreciate those relationships. Terry and Sue’s testimonial is one example of that kind of relationship….

It was a football Saturday probably in 2007. Sue and I walked along Peachtree St. at 5th Street near the Georgia Tech campus. Although not a resident of Georgia at that time, we spent a lot of time in midtown for Georgia Tech functions and I worked out of Atlanta. We were window shopping and became interested in midtown condominiums. Given the amount of time that I spent in Atlanta hotels, the thought of having a condominium in Atlanta became very appealing. With the proximity to Georgia Tech and a MARTA station, a midtown condo seemed perfect for my situation.

So there we were window shopping on Peachtree and Thom Abbott came out from his real estate office to meet us and offer any help. My family lived in the Atlanta area and the State of Georgia for many generations; I knew my way around Atlanta. Shortly into the conversation with Thom, I realized that Thom knew midtown very well – the neighborhoods, the trends, the people, the businesses, etc. – and certainly knew a lot more than I about midtown. Thom takes the time to meet condo management teams; he truly understands midtown’s pulse. Thus began a business relationship which is now about 15 years strong and today is both business and friendship.

I’m not sure how many times Sue and I came to Atlanta and got together with Thom to look at condominiums and discuss the market. Previously I had never owned a condo; Thom took the time to make sure we understood the finer points of condo ownership and living. Our midtown condo was a second home and simply a one-bedroom one-bath unit. We looked off and on for maybe two years and at no point did Thom ever pressure us to hurry up and make a decision or to buy more than we need for our second home. I owned property in another state which I needed to sell in order to buy the Atlanta condo. Thom was totally patient and understanding of that situation.

In due time the out of state property sold and in March 2009 we bought our midtown condo. Sue and I could not be happier with the condo selection. Thom’s knowledge and experience in midtown condos was most valuable. My time both before and after work was very enjoyable. Of course walking to Georgia Tech functions (football, baseball, basketball, band, alumni, etc.) was really nice and we never had to worry about parking. The condo was perfect for our needs.

Sue and I stayed in contact with Thom Abbott throughout the years. Thom hosted some social gatherings which were very interesting and his way of keeping his finger on midtown’s pulse. Midtown has seen incredible changes since the 1960s. Thom studies and knows the market. He is a valuable real estate agent whether he represents the buyer or seller.

A lot changed from 2009 to 2022. In about 2020 I decided to sell the condo. I hated doing that but now retired I lost most of my reasons for coming to Atlanta. Sue and I coordinated with Thom about how best to present the condo for sale. Covid hit right then and Thom’s patience was once again tested. The real estate market fluctuated some during the pandemic and once again Thom offered valuable market advice. Finally in March 2022 the condo was ready to put on the market. Thom was the selling agent and the condo sold quickly.

After many years, the midtown condo has come and gone. I have many, many really nice memories of my time in the midtown condo. One thing remains – my friendship with Thom Abbott.

Thank you Terry and Sue for the opportunity to help you with your Midtown Atlanta real estate needs…and your friendship. Clients Become Friends at Thomas Ramon Group and MyMidtownMojo!

We Love Happy Clients at MyMidtownMojo and Thomas Ramon Group

October 16, 2021 by Thom Abbott

We Love Happy Clients at MyMidtownMojo and Thomas Ramon Group

Selling real estate is a full time job…and then some. At least in the way that I approach it with my clients. You won’t find one of those voice mail messages about what time calls are received and returned. If my phone rings at 9pm, it gets answered at 9pm. And if I’m traveling, I’m still available for my clients. Such was the case with Andrea and Gilberto.

I sold Andrea her condo back in 2016. Fast forward to 2021, and she now had a boyfriend, and they wanted to look for a home together. We had it Under Contract in a quick 5 days. So the house hunt began. They had done the right thing by having their pre-approval letter from a lender in place and ready to go. And it was the market of 2021…where homes are flying off the shelf. We went to one open house that was more like a garage sale. The people were lined up down the driveway to see the home. We made some 5 or 6 offers on homes, but kept getting beat out by the “all cash offer.”

It was the end of June, and I had a major trip planned and was going to be gone for a month. I told them I would have to refer them out to another agent to they could continue to look at homes. They said no! They wanted to keep working from me, and were ready to take a break from the house hunt and the contract frenzy.

While in Albuquerque, NM, they called to to say they were headed to an Open House and felt this really was “the one” they wanted. Sure enough, it was. We submitted our offer, and I continued to negotiate it as my trip wound up. We were Under Contract by the time I returned to Atlanta. Both Andrea and Gil and such kind words to say!

Happy Buyers in Their New Home

“My fiancé and loved working with Thom. I worked with him 5 years ago when buying my 1st condo. We decided earlier this year that it was time to buy our first home together and worked with Thom to sell my condo and find our new home. It was one heck of a ride with this crazy market, but he made it more enjoyable for us. Love his energy!

Thom is very knowledgeable of the real estate industry and is good at what he does! While on our search, Thom was out on vacation for a month. He told us he could refer us to another team member while he was out, but we decided to just wait and take a break ourselves from house hunting. We still looked at open houses during that time and Thom made sure he had his laptop on him in case we wanted to place any offers. I definitely will work with Thom again in the future if in the market. Thank you Thom!”

Gil had this to say….”Let me start by saying just wow! It was such a pleasure and adventure working with Thom. Thom is professional, fun, well knowledgeable and a perfectionist in what he does. He made shopping for homes fun and enjoyable. My fiancé and I even looked at 18 homes in one month. Believe me the market was difficult and we almost gave up. He helped my fiancé buy and sell her condo. And now I can see why she recommended using him again to find our first home. From selling to buying, it was very overwhelming, but Thom made it simple and less stressful.”

After a month of endless house hunting and placing offers, Thom went on vacation for a month. He offered us to work with someone else, but my fiancé and I declined and decided we loved working with him so much it wouldn’t be right working with someone else. So we decided to take that time off from house hunting until he got back. We are now all moved into our new home and couldn’t be happier.”

It truly is the real reward for selling real estate. Seeing young couples like this get the home they had been searching for.

We might add that the day of closing, Gil and things pre arranged and he proposed to Andrea in their new home. AWESOME!!!

MyMidtownMojo Makes for a Happy Seller

July 6, 2018 by Thom Abbott

Just as important as it is to find the right agent when you BUY a Midtown Atlanta condominium, so is it true that you need to have the right person to help you SELL!

Often times we hear of Sellers that choose to work with “well my wife’s co-worker’s husband is a real estate agent” or “there is this girl in our church that we feel we need to help” and while that may sound all fine and well on the outside, you have to know who you choose will get your condo sold…and know the right things to do, at the right time. Or have the right connection.

In working with Jacob, at the last minute, the Buyer’s lender requested a document that really none of us had ever had requested. When I reached out to the HOA of the building, they questioned why the lender need the said document. But, my relationship with the HOA helped us get it to the lender, and keep the closing on track! Whew…..disaster averted! One has to wonder if the “girl in our church” would of had that relationship to help get through a tight spot.

We had the pleasure of working with Jacob when he first moved to Atlanta from Boston in 2016. He found MyMidtownMojo.com and knew he wanted to live in Midtown Atlanta. His job in the medical field required extensive traveling, and the access to MARTA was also a major plus for him. He also had a unique requirement to find a condo home that would accommodate a family heirloom…a pool table that belonged to his father. Not all condos meet that requirement, but we found him the perfect space at Spire Midtown.

Fast forward a short two years to 2018, and a company promotion sent Jacob to Tampa. We again helped him sell his Midtown condo, at a great price, and Under Contract after just 6 days on the market!!

“Thom was great, his local knowledge helped me quickly find what I was looking for to buy, as well as sell a couple years later! When inventory is low, you need someone who will be responsive and timely to act on the market.”

Thanks for allowing us to help you Jacob!!

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Another Happy Seller at MyMidtownMojo.com!

August 28, 2016 by Thom Abbott

Working with you to market your Atlanta home or condominium For Sale, we do a lot of work online. Afterall, that really is the first place today’s home buyer starts their home search. But now it’s time to look for a real estate broker to SELL your home. When you search for a new broker, you are certainly looking for recommendations from family, friends and co-workers. And when they mention someone, you are most likely going to see what OTHER people have to say about them. Right?

I was delighted to help Becky and Lev Gartman sell their Cornerstone Village condominium! Lev had moved to New York City a few years ago. We helped him obtain several tenants during the time he was not in a position to sell the condo. Fast forward to him getting married to Becky, and then the time came for them to seek a home in New York!

Thanks to Becky and Lev for letting us help them realize their new home dreams by selling their Midtown Atlanta condo!

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As a real estate broker, Thom Abbott not only helped us navigate the tricky business of making our condo into a rental unit, but took care of quite literally everything – from finding tenants to addressing any tenant or condo association issues, down to keeping us updated with the latest condominium association regulations and how to make them work for us.

When it came time to sell, Thom was knowledgeable about the market, helpful, aggressive, and honest…everything we wanted in a Seller’s Agent. The condominium sold quickly, and with very little stress.

Did I mention we did all of this from New York while Thom managed everything in Atlanta?

We heartily recommend Thom if you’re renting or selling, and want to get top dollar out of your place with zero stress!

Becky and Lev Gartman

If you need to sell your home or condominium, give me a call, or just give me some details to get started on a marketing plan just for you!

Working with Thom Abbott and MyMidtownMojo.com

December 20, 2014 by Thom Abbott

Real estate is the industry, or business that I work in. My job really is in marketing. Especially for Sellers. But when it comes to working with Sellers or Buyers, I consider my clients my friends. And when you help your friends, you want to make sure they do the right thing, or get the right thing.

In helping my clients find the right home or condo, my joy comes from seeing THEIR joy when we find the “this is it” house, and we make it through the home buying process and they now have a great place to call home.

Such was the case of working with Randy and Sarah. Not only was it a fun process, but I know we will be friends for years to come. Thanks for letting me help you find your perfect first home!

My husband and I just bought our first home with the help of Thom. As you can imagine, our ideas and priorities changed quite a bit as we continued through the search process. He was so patient with us as we figured out what we loved. One of Thom’s greatest strengths is his ability to really listen to his clients and make adjustments to his suggestions based on your priorities. He easily builds rapport, and cares about getting to know his clients on a personal level. It is clear that he always has his clients’ best interests in mind, and is willing to go to bat to protect them if needed. To Thom, this isn’t just a job, he is genuinely interested in helping you find the home of your dreams, and that passion is apparent in every interaction.

Sarah

Clients Become Friends at Thomas Ramon Group and MyMidtownMojo!

We Love Happy Clients at MyMidtownMojo and Thomas Ramon Group

Happy Buyers in Their New Home

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