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Sandy Springs, GA Real Estate News

By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
It’s time to recap Sandy Springs short sales for August and it’s impact on the current market. With 36.9% of all homes sold in Q1 2013 in metro Atlanta being distressed properties, it’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. In August, Sandy Springs short sales activity was: 8 active homes 20 pending homes 2 closed homes 11 active condos and townhomes 28 pending condos and townhomes 7 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Sandy Springs short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Property Expert and experienced in the nuances faced when purchasing short sales. Protect yourself and work with the Sandy Springs short sal...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Don’t miss out on this weekend’s annual Sandy Springs Festival! Now in its 28th year, the Festival has grown from a small picnic to a major event drawing over 25,000 attendees. As the primary fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, the nonprofit organization that saved the original “sandy springs” and is dedicated to building community through preserving and promoting the historic and cultural identity of Sandy Springs, this celebrated community tradition has something for everyone. The Sandy Springs Festival is held at Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA and the surrounding area. Festival dates and hours are Saturday, September 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 22, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for Adults (age 18+) and $2 for ...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
  Being new is the last thing that most of us enjoy, whether it is being new to a city, school or job.  Being new can especially be difficult to someone entering a career in real estate sales, where the real estate market is still recovering and it seems that everywhere you turn, there is another real estate agent that has the power of being in the industry for twenty-plus years, with the substantial clientele to show for it, to intimidate you.  Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to have your own book of business to succeed in real estate sales, Bring Your Own Business is NOT a prerequisite to a burgeoning career.  But how can a new real estate agent survive and thrive without it?Kim Bondurant of RE/MAX Around Atlanta gives insight into how new agents can collaboratively lever...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
It’s time to recap Sandy Springs short sales for July and it’s impact on the current market. With 36.9% of all homes sold in Q1 2013 in metro Atlanta being distressed properties, it’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. In July, Sandy Springs short sales activity was: 10 active homes 20 pending homes 2 closed homes 10 active condos and townhomes 35 pending condos and townhomes 6 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Sandy Springs short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Property Expert and experienced in the nuances faced when purchasing short sales. Protect yourself and work with the Sandy Springs short sale e...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
Just the mention of the ominous phrase, "real estate team" can invoke gags, murmurs, and eye-rolling in many real estate agents.  However, teams can be the powerful formula to build and sustain your real estate business in all economic and territorial markets when the right dynamics exist.Tom LeCain of RE/MAX Around Atlanta has found the "sweet spot" of maximum productivity due to effective division of labor among the partners on his team, the Atlanta Home Advisors, who are John Hawn, Jim Pixley and Holley Powell.Check out this video to hear how teams can catapult your real estate business through: Eliminating peaks and valleys Allowing specialization in your core strengths Gaining support in weaker areas Growing through economies of scale - increased production due to division of labor...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
As a consumer of goods, you may instantly be turned off by salespeople that lunge at you the moment you walk into their store and then seemingly leech on to you until you either make a purchase or run in stark terror from the store.  Such antics are colloquially termed "salesy" and carry a negative connotation that can adversely affect a business and the referrals received.  Likewise, in real estate, this approach can many times repel prospective clients, whether buying or selling.  What is a real estate salesperson to do?REALTOR(r) Pam Gebhardt of RE/MAX Around Atlanta (who holds the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist Designation, which is considered "the Master's Degree of Real Estate") shares her secrets to being successful in real estate sales without using overly aggressi...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
Yesterday I laughed, shared, and ate some delicious food at an event I have been remiss in attending... the ActiveRain MeetUp!  Why did it take me so long to get to one I have no idea since we are all busy but I am going to try to attend as many as possible going forward.  I learned some great tips at the Atlanta Buckhead Summer Fun AR MeetUp from Lynn Friedman, Justin Messer, and Rodney Mason that I am going to experiment with this month and blog on to share my results.  Wanda Kubat-Nerdin (all the way in Utah!) joined us virtually as well.  Thanks Lynn for putting this together!   On top of this informative pow-wow, I also was able to try the famous garlic fries at Gordon Biersch, which were delectable!  I am actually a little nervous about the fries because our office is so close and...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
As a current real estate agent, or if you are contemplating an exciting career in real estate, you may have heard some discouraging rants about being a part of a real estate team.  Well, today's post will debunk some of the over-generalizations and highlight the benefits of pooling your resources with the right real estate team.John Hawn is a Lead-Converting Machine at RE/MAX Around Atlanta!  Whether in North Fulton, GA or Cobb County, GA John has the persistence, follow-up, and easy-going personality to convert the lead in to a friend and client for life.  Kyle H. of John's Creek, GA exudes this sentiment in his testimonial: "Our buyer's agent John Hawn with Atlanta Home Advisors made our experience so simple and fun that my wife and I are currently searching for foreclosures in the ar...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
As a REALTOR(r) making a personal home purchase, we are able to find the best deals because of our market savvy and connections in the real estate industry.  Well, here is one more connection that can save you some green this month.         The REALTORS(r) Federal Credit Union is offering up to a $350 rebate at closing on your own home appraisal if you are purchasing and closing on a home by August 31st.  That's right!  In addition to finding the best deals in your area, you now can get back even more money in your pocket.  Just one more reason to love being a REALTOR(r)!     Share with me at Lee@AroundAtlanta.com if you will be able to take advantage of this program by August 31st.  Also, please share this with your fellow REALTORS(r) because we do not want this to be "the best kept se...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
Is real estate your passion but do you feel stifled with limited opportunities in your current niche and position?  It may be time for you to break out of your comfort zone and explore a career shift in the world of real estate.  Whether you work new home construction and want to transition to general sales, or you work foreclosures but want to venture into luxury sales, or you even want to transition from an administrative support position to a sales agent, the Atlanta Real Estate Guys' Tom Ash and Rick Kolb share with you their secrets to transitioning within a real estate career.     Rick and Tom have been privileged to work new home construction sales with a major builder but craved more.  With the right tools, they were able to become in-demand short sale gurus in Atlanta, GA, thri...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
Has anyone else noticed that there is seemingly daily the "latest and greatest, must-have, can't live with out, this will revolutionize your life and business" app?  If you are like me, it is difficult to keep up with all of the new apps that are coming out and, on top of that, wade through the ones that are actually beneficial to real estate agents (instead of eating the memory on your phone or tablet UGH).  Well, I think I just discovered the solution to our quandary!   Not to be cliche, but there is now "an app for that".  Actually, it is a website but it should also be developed as an app (hint, hint).  The National Association of REALTORS(r) has been very forward-thinking in developing a site that we as REALTORS as well as our fabulous home buyers and home sellers can visit to rev...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The city of Sandy Springs will be hosting the annual National Night Out ot help build a strong, safer community. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 5 – 8pm at Hammond Park in Sandy Springs. Join us for the annual National Night Out. In addition to First Responder personnel and vehicles, they will have a picnic dinner, snow cones, popcorn and special guest appearances from the Fire Clown.Plus! Join Recreation & Parks on the Turf Field for lots of additional activities including Potato Sack Races, Tug-o-War Contests, Pop-a-Shot Games, Face Painting, Inflatables and a Water Slide!
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
It’s time to recap Sandy Springs short sales for June and it’s impact on the current market. With 36.9% of all homes sold in Q1 2013 in metro Atlanta being distressed properties, it’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. In June, Sandy Springs short sales activity was: 9 active homes 22 pending homes 3 closed homes 10 active condos and townhomes 36 pending condos and townhomes 3 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Sandy Springs short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Property Expert and experienced in the nuances faced when purchasing short sales. Protect yourself and work with the Sandy Springs short sale ex...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
In the real estate community, it is widely know that 90% of all home buyers start their search online.  With the advent of super cell phones and tablets that can read books to you and literally be your virtual assistant, it is no wonder that many online users are viewing web content from their mobile devices.  As a real estate agent, are you ready for the mobile home buyer?  If your answer is "no" because you believe designing a personalized mobile app for your real estate business is too expensive, then there is a FREE solution that may be able to help.     Realtor.com, the 3rd most visited real estate website according to this article by Inman News, has unveiled their upgraded complimentary mobile app that allows agents to be branded to their clients' apps.  Translation = FREE MOBILE ...
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
Sandy Springs GA 5 Bedroom Homes for Sale | Five Bedroom Homes Sandy Springs GA 5 bedrooms homes for sale.  Search current MLS listings for Sandy Springs GA homes for sale with 5 bedrooms.  Are you searching for homes that have more bed rooms than the average home?  Well you are in luck!  This custom search will allow you to search only those homes for sale that have 5 bedrooms or more and have a minimum price of $100,000.  For more information about buying or selling a Sandy Springs GA home with 5 or more bedrooms, please contact us!  It will be our pleasure to assist you as your Sandy Springs GA real estate agents!  Contact Us Now! Sandy Springs GA 5 Bedroom Homes for Sale
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
  Habits are what create lifestyles.  Ken Price of RE/MAX Around Atlanta has been very successful as a real estate agent because he is a creature of productive sales and relationship-building habits.  Others around the RE/MAX office notice that he is consistently making prospecting calls the first 3 hours of every weekday morning.  He has been a student of real estate coaching for years and recently attended a Mike Ferry real estate coaching conference for 1 week to sharpen his skills.  These are just two of the habits Ken demonstrates habitually among a myriad of others.   How can you build habits that will drive and prosper your real estate business like Ken has done?     In the linked video, Ken shares: How to overcome complacency and actually accomplish your goals as a real estate a...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
  There may be no "magic bullet" to having a successful business but there is a unique tool that can revolutionize the number of real estate closings you have as an agent.  Janet Sutherland Dekom is a RE/MAX Around Atlanta agent that uses this powerful tool.  She has experienced consistently 50% of her closings originating from this tool year after year whether during a recession or a boom.  Intrigued?     Whether you are interested in learning how to become a real estate agent or desire to increase your existing business, Janet succinctly discusses vital strategies to help you.  In the linked video, Janet shares:     Why real estate is an easy transition for current business owners What tools can help you generate over 50% of your real estate clients How to help clients in an unpredict...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Sixth Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash will be held on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Make a big splash at the coolest event this summer! Float in a kayak, canoe or raft and beat the heat in your six-mile journey of discovery down the Chattahoochee River. With daytime temperatures heating up, Summer Splash offers a day of cool relief. Paddle and drift past the river’s natural grandeur; witness a great blue heron in flight or the riffles of a river otter swimming. Plan on your river journey taking approximately 3 hours, depending on the rivers current and how much time is actually spent paddling! After completing the float enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and fun for the entire family at the Powers Island festivities. Two shuttle bus routes will operate durin...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
If you are a fan or even just a casual viewer of HGTV, you are probably familiar with HGTV's on-air real estate expert Collette McDonald of RE/MAX Around Atlanta.  With a lifetime of experience lived vicariously through her father as a successful real estate agent and over a decade of personally being one of Georgia's top real estate agents, Collette has a wealth of knowledge to help you as a new or experienced agent become the agent of choice for your community. Watch our exclusive interview and learn Collette's tips to: Successfully migrate from Corporate America to Real Estate entrepreneurship Stand out as the Real Estate Leader in your community Create an effective Marketing Strategy  Select a Brokerage Firm Grow through Personal Coaching  And More!      Do you, or someone you know...
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By Lee Davenport, Learn With Lee: Real Estate Coaching & Consulting
  You see in your Facebook mini-feed the fabulous home purchase deals your friends are making.  And now that interest rates are inching upwards along with real estate home prices in Metro Atlanta and throughout the nation, you want to purchase a real estate gem (whether as an investor, move-up buyer, downsizer, or first-timer) before the market prices and rates become astronomical.  Smart move!  Here’s a tip to make your REALTOR agent search easy.   Simply log in to REALTOR.com with your Facebook account.  Now you will be able to directly contact all of the real estate agents that any of your friends, or even their friends, have used.  How fantastic!  You no longer have to look with envy at your friends great real estate home finds – you can join the club of a spectacular home at low ra...
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