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!

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 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.

                                                                                              

So What IS House Connect?

The most common question we get is “How is House Connect different than any other real estate company?” so we decided to post a blog about it. House Connect was developed based on the principle of offering a solution to home sellers here in the Metro Atlanta Market because the majority of Home Sellers today do not have as much equity in their homes today as they did just 5 years ago.  Additionally, many sellers argue the value of a listing agent since they can research the internet and find many tools online to help them.

Some home sellers still may not know it, but the Listing Agent commission is part of YOUR selling fees. If you list your home for sale with many of the traditional real estate brokerages, you’re responsible for paying commissions. 

So how is House Connect different? With House Connect, you pay a one-time fee to list your house. Instead of 6 %, you’re only responsible for the 3% Selling Agent commission (which will be calculated on the final sales price and charged at closing), saving you potentially thousands of dollars. Here’s an example:

If you listed your house for $100,000 with a traditional real estate agency, 3% would go to the Listing Agent and 3% would go to the Buyers Agent, costing you $6,000. List the same home with House Connect, and a flat fee of $499 plus an FMLS fee of .0012% ($120) is all you pay for your listing ($619 total), saving you $2,381! YOU can decide if that savings goes towards making your listing price more competitive or directly into your pocket!

         

         

…and the proof is in the pudding. We recently listed a house in Roswell that sold within 15 days! Still trying to sell on your own or using traditional Real Estate companies? Check out our website and see what we can do for you.

Some of the services you will receive for free when listing with House Connect include:

·       a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you determine the right asking price for your home

·        a House Connect expert that will assist in showing your home, negotiating offers, and completing the closing process

·       entry into 2 multiple listing services that are utilized in the Atlanta area as well as over 55 real estate for-sale specialty sites.

…and much more!

We also offer plenty of selling tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re constantly 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 770.640.6800 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.

New Year Resolutions for Home Sellers

2013 is going to be a GREAT year to sell your home. Statistics are already showing that the market is rising, buyers are out and looking, and the busy holiday season is behind us. The only hitch is that this is going to be a great year for your competitors as well. Here's a list of New Year Resolutions to keep you ahead of the game so that you can sell your home quickly.

First resolve to improve your "curb appeal." First impressions mean everything. If a buyer is turned off when he/she see the outside of the house, there's little you can do with the inside to change that negative opinion. Make sure to rake leaves or shovel snow and ice. Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean you can't decorate outside; there are many tasteful wreaths that aren't just for the Christmas season. Also, highlight your outside features. If you have a deck or patio, still keep the furniture out and add some throws & a heat lamp.

Next, organize and clean inside! This is an inexpensive way to help sell your home quickly. Think about applying a fresh coat of interior paint. Not only will this improve the way the inside of the house looks, it also is a cheap way to improve the value of your house.

If you can afford to do so, reinvent a room. A house addition can be costly and time consuming, but turning an attic into a bonus room or finishing a basement could do wonders with the space you already have.

Fix poor plumbing fixtures. Poor plumbing can be a major red flag for buyers & possibly indicative of the condition of the entire house. Fixing plumbing issues before the house is shown will help insure you sell quickly and that your home appraisal comes back in good condition.

Determine how to make your house more energy efficient. Energy efficient features such as windows and light bulbs are a hot commodity with home buyers right now. Buyers are aware that these features will lower the home energy costs exceedingly. This will also make the house seem more modern and socially conscious.

Lastly, price your house appropriately. It is important to know what comparable homes are selling for. One of the many benefits of listing with House Connect is that we will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine the right price for your home and list your house for a low flat fee of $499. Not having to pay a listing broker commission gives you more wiggle room in your sales price...listing below your competition can help sell your home faster.

Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our Facebook & Twitter pages and company website, or call us directly at 770.640.6800. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.