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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Sales Prices Are Up & the DOM Total is Down. Why Aren't You Selling?

It’s November in Atlanta…we all know what that means. The temperature is dropping, Falcons football is in full effect, seasonal Holiday candy is back in stock, and (most importantly) the September Real Estate Market statistics are in. Here are some key highlights.

September 2013 Atlanta Market:

The Median Sales Price increased 35% ($189,000 vs $140,000 for September 2012).
Average Total Days on Market (DOM) decreased 22.2% (70 days vs 90 days in September 2012).
The Metro Atlanta Unemployment rate is down to 8% (*August 2013 data used due to September Government Shutdown).
The Median Household Income is still above the National Average ($54,628 vs $51,371).

However

Inventory of Homes for Sale is in steady decline, down another 12.6% (-16.8% in September 2011, -22.9% in September 2012).

This dramatic shortage of available inventory has caused a huge drop in sales. Demand is up and supply is down; the houses just aren’t there to buy. So why aren’t Atlanta home owners selling? Market confidence could be the answer, but one look at these numbers proves now is the time to get back out there.

So…are you a Metro-Atlanta home seller looking to avoid paying a pricey commission? Try out our Flat Fee MLS Listing service to sell quickly & save THOUSANDS! Call us today & LET’S GET MOVING!

House Connect also offers real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on Atlanta real estate trends, DIY home renovation ideas, and home staging tips to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in listing commission prices!

Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 770-640-6800 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is an Atlanta Flat Fee MLS Listing agency offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Metro-Atlanta home sellers a discount realty program which saves thousands of dollars versus using a traditional real estate consultant.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Meet the Team - Shannon - Customer Care Representative

Reading our employee’s profile is a way to learn how diverse the positions at House Connect are! We employee educated Georgia real estate professionals dedicated to making the most out of your flat fee MLS listing experience. Check out their intro videos below as well as their professional social media pages. We’re proud of who’s working for you & want you to be too!

Meet Shannon - Customer Care Rep

Shannon Douglas is the Customer Care Representative & Liaison for House Connect. Unlike most Atlanta Flat Fee Listing Agencies, House Connect prides itself on customer communication. Shannon is our customers’ main contact person so that House Connect home sellers can reach someone who is knowledgeable of their listing Monday through Friday whether our agents are in the office or out on appointments. Shannon is an Atlanta native who resides in Roswell with her husband & two children. When she’s not helping home sellers promote their Metro-Atlanta residence for a reduced flat fee, Shannon enjoys running & going to the gym.

Check Out House Connect Online:

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Facebook: http://facebook.com/houseconnectNOW

Instagram: http://instagram.com/houseconnect

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We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and Atlanta market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is a Flat Fee Listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer an Atlanta discount realty service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate agency.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Housing Affordability Slips Again; Atlanta Still Makes the Grade

Increased home prices coupled with rising mortgage rates & modest income gain has led to a slip in national real estate affordability. Atlanta, however, remains mostly unscathed.

The second annual Home Affordability Study, conducted by Interest.com, found that home prices rose nearly 16% over the last year in the 25 largest metropolitan areas, while income rose by only around 3% on average. Although all 25 cities’ affordability grade slipped, Atlanta still ranked most affordable big city with a grade of B+ (down from last year’s A).

Investor activity initially caused low supply & high demand, but now owner occupants are gaining more confidence to get back into the market as well, contributing to the national rise in property values.

While the median home price in Atlanta jumped from $103,200 to $143,400 (39%), that is still significantly lower than the national average of $203,500. Nancy See, president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors explains, “Atlanta is so affordable because we have no natural boundaries, unlike most cities, which gives us an unlimited supply of land, and because this land is less expensive.” The ABR president also attributes Atlanta affordability to a plentiful supply of nearby building materials such as wood & brick.

Other factors contributing to Atlanta’s healthy market are below average property taxes, modest insurance costs & a median household income of $54,628, 6% higher than the national median.

This is GREAT news for Atlanta home sellers. It means now’s the time if you’ve been waiting for this peak opportunity in the Metro-Atlanta market to list your property. Right now, you can take advantage of the high demand from eager & financially qualified buyers.

So…are you a Metro-Atlanta home seller looking to avoid paying a pricey commission? Try out our Flat Fee MLS Listing service to sell quickly & save THOUSANDS! Call us today & LET’S GET MOVING!

**House Connect is a Flat Fee MLS Listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Atlanta home sellers a discount realty program which saves thousands of dollars versus using a traditional real estate agent.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Atlanta Real Estate Market: Not Quite the End of Urban Sprawl

Last week I (and countless other real estate bloggers) reported on the recent findings that Atlanta market trends are shifting towards walkable urban locations inside the perimeter, also known as WalkUPs. While this is true, it’s not to say that the popular “urban sprawl” of Atlanta is dead just yet. Current market reports still indicate that the suburbs are alive & kicking outside the perimeter (OTP) as well.

First Multiple Listing Service of Atlanta reports:

OTP ‘Burbs: Sept 2012 VS. Sept 2013

Cumming: Sales Volume 14.7% UP Avg. Sales Price .3% UP Avg. Days on Market 25.6%DOWN
Roswell: Sales Volume 23.3%UP Avg. Sales Price 18.5% UP Avg. Days on Market 33.7% DOWN
Marietta: Sales Volume .4% UP Avg. Sales Price .4% UP Avg. Days on Market 37.8% DOWN
Stone Mountain: Sales Volume 2.6%UP Avg. Sales Price 35.7% UP Avg. Days on Market 36% DOWN

So, what does this mean for YOU? If you’re looking to list your OTP Atlanta property, it means now is the time! With inventory low across the board, the demand is HUGE out there for ITP AND OTP property. Here’s a glimpse at some suburban properties we’ve already sold in Metro-Atlanta. See how much they saved & how your real estate property would stack up. With our flat fee MLS listing service, you have the opportunity to list for just $499 instead of the traditional 3% which means more money for your pocket OR a more competitive listing price. With the House Connect discount realty program, YOU get to decide.

So…are you an Atlanta home seller looking to avoid paying a pricey commission? Try out our discount realty service to sell quickly & save THOUSANDS! Call us today & LET’S GET MOVING!

House Connect also offers real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on Metro-Atlanta real estate trends, DIY home renovation ideas, and home staging tips to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is a Metro-Atlanta Flat Fee MLS Listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Atlanta home sellers a discount realty program which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate brokerage.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

FAQ: House Connect Vs. Your Brother In-Law

Since launching our Flat Fee MLS Listing service back in January, our listing agents have run into a few common questions that Atlanta home sellers have about our discount realty service. House Connect President & Owner Mike Prewett has decided to take a minute to answer each question personally, so that our readers can better understand what a Flat Fee MLS Atlanta Listing can do for YOU!

House Connect Vs. Your Friends & Family

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We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on comparative home pricing, real estate market trends, and Metro-Atlanta pointers to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is an Atlanta, GA discount realty company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a Flat Fee MLS Listing service which saves Atlanta home sellers thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate agency.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

FAQ: What Does House Connect Offer a 'For Sale By Owner'?

Since launching our flat fee MLS listing service back in January, our listing agents have run into a few common questions that home sellers have about our discount realty company. House Connect President & Owner Mike Prewett has decided to take a minute to answer each question personally, so that our readers can better understand what a Flat Fee MLS Listing can do for YOU!

Check Out House Connect Online:

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is a Metro-Atlanta real estate brokerage offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a flat fee MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Meet The Team - Mike Prewett President

Mike Prewett President

Mike Prewett is the President/Owner of House Connect. As a 26 year veteran of Atlanta real estate, he has sold more than 15,000 homes and has become a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of REO transactions. Mike’s current focus is providing a flat fee listing service that can save home sellers thousands of dollars as an alternative to pricey commissions.

Mike is a proven leader in the real estate community and continues to share his knowledge locally and nationally through public speaking events, industry events, and his involvement with real estate agent training.

Check Out Mike Online:

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/105587556729533349171/about

Facebook: http://facebook.com/houseconnectNOW

Instagram: http://instagram.com/houseconnect

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/houseconnect

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 678-256-2753 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

**House Connect is a Roswell discount real estate brokerage offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a flat fee Atlanta MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate agency.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Meet the Team - Amy Peets Marketing Associate

Amy is a Georgia Southern University graduate who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Public Relations. House Connect is her first real estate venture, and she has been with the company since their official launch. Amy handles the marketing for House Connect as well as creating & maintaining the company’s Social Media presence. When she’s not promoting House Connect’s flat fee MLS listing service, Amy enjoys working out, traveling, & trying new Atlanta restaurants with her husband Jeff.

Check Out Amy Online:

Google+: https://plus.google.com/102373098931119901809/about

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amypeets

Instagram: http://instagram.com/houseconnect

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/AmyPeets

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is an Atlanta discount real estate company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a flat fee MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Meet the Team - Dewayne Amos Associate Broker & Tech Guru

Dewayne Amos – Associate Broker & Tech Guru

Dewayne is a native of Waterloo, Iowa and relocated to Atlanta by way of Minnesota in 2006. He is a licensed real estate Agent & Broker with 10+ years experience. House Connect is excited to have him spearhead our technological efforts to offer your house For Sale By Owner (FSBO) with a Flat Rate MLS Atlanta listing. During his leisure time, he loves hiking adventures with his wife and dog.

Check Out House Connect Online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseConnectNow

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HouseConnectNOW

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117285474537459892967/117285474537459892967/posts

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/houseconnect/

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is a Roswell discount real estate agency offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a flat fee MLS Atlanta listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate company.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Meet The Team - Bobby Clarkson Listing Agent

Reading our employee’s profile is a way to learn how diverse the positions at House Connect are! We employee educated professionals dedicated to making the most out of your listing experience. Check out their intro videos below as well as their professional social media pages. We’re proud of who’s working for you & want you to be too!

Bobby Clarkson – Listing Agent

Bobby is a licensed real estate agent who has lived in Roswell, GA his whole life. He has been in the real estate industry for 5 years & recently became our lead listing agent at House Connect. Since transitioning to our company in March he has listed over 20 properties. Bobby enjoys sports, music, spending time with friends, family and his two dogs. He is also involved with several local sports teams, as well as coaches a 14U travel baseball team. Bobby hopes to become a successful broker in the near future.

Check Out Bobby Online:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/bobby-clarkson/66/937/3b5

Social Bios: http://socialbios.com/BobbyClarkson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AubTigr5

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!

**House Connect is a Roswell discount real estate broker offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer Atlanta residents a flat fee MLS listing service which saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Things You Learn When Selling Your Home

Whether you are going the For Sale By Owner route or using one of the best real estate agents ever (ours hint, hint), selling a house can be both exciting AND stressful. In hopes of helping you get through the listing process as painlessly as possible, I’ve put together a few truths that are inevitable when selling.

1) You will need to declutter. You want to highlight as much space as possible, and you want the buyer to picture the home as their own. That means clearing out any extra items to show that great open floor plan, and taking down all of those family portraits & art projects that make the home yours. Note: You may want to pay to store your things elsewhere. You DON’T want to turn your closets & garage into a messy area that’s off limits during showings.

2) You will need to paint. That bold color scheme that matches your furnishings perfectly may not be what the buyer has envisioned. The best way to present a house for sale is with a neutral color pallet. Even if neutrals are already in use, once you declutter there will be holes that need repairing and repainting. A new coat throughout will freshen up the entire house, making it look clean and airy.

3) Some cleaning projects are going to be tedious. Once you decide to sell you start looking at your home objectively. That’s a good thing. The problem is that you then start noticing “quirks” you overlooked before, i.e., stains & fixer-upper items that you could live with (and did). Now those things need to be fixed, and will probably take longer than you expect.

4) In fact, everything will take longer. It’ll take longer to clean, paint, and especially move. You’ve acquired more stuff than you even know. Go ahead and mentally prepare for these projects and allow time for any unexpected snags.

Finally, just remember: once you’re done, you’re not done. It takes time to sell a home, and you’ll need to show it multiple times, but if you prepare for the move with the tips above, maintaining the property will be less stressful and you’ll be show-ready & able to maximize your showing potential at all times.

Happy Selling!

We also offer plenty of real estate tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re always sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!