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The Benefits of Buying Atlanta Real Estate

December 3, 2011

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Real Estate Forum If Atlanta real estate is on your holiday shopping list, you’ve probably weighed the pros and cons several times. According to real estate expert Ilyce Glink, buying a home has several perks many buyers don’t realize. Her article, “Hidden Benefits of Buying a Home,” offers some compelling reasons to ramp up your […]

Atlanta Property Taxes are Assessed at the Selling Price

October 31, 2011

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From Erika’s blog: Searching Atlanta I’ve previously written about the recent change in Georgia law, where the selling price of a Georgia house will be the assessed value for tax purposes. The law was a reaction to people owning homes that were assessed, for tax purposes, at values much higher than their true market value. […]

The best day to list your house: Friday

October 24, 2011

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They say that if  you want to buy a car it is better to do so on a weekday rather then a weekend, and the end of the month is known for bringing you a better deal.  But, what about what day to list your house? I just read a fascinating article on Redfin.  They […]

IRS's top 10 tax tips for home sellers

September 1, 2011

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Recently, the IRS agency released “Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home,” (IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2011-15).  You may want to have this information on hand, should your sellers have tax questions.  As a real estate agent or broker, it is not your job, nor is it advisable to give your sellers tax advice. […]

5 Step Quick- Start Guide for REALTORS®- Setting up your iPad

December 28, 2010

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REALTORS® – did you receive an iPad under the Christmas tree this year? If so, here is your quick-start guide to setting it up! 1. Remove from the box and remove the clear plastic cover. 2. Plug it into your computer to sync it up. When iTunes launches, you’ll be asked to activate the iPad, […]

How to research if a property is in the flood plain (Neal Heery)

November 10, 2010

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One of the best aspects of working with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International is the camaraderie and information sharing we do among ourselves.  Recently an agent asked via email: “How do you research to make sure that a property is not in the flood plain?”  Neal Heery responded and we wanted to share it: The […]

Researching Atlanta property taxes might be antiquated

October 13, 2010

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Smart homebuyers, and their agents, will usually check the previous year’s taxes on prospective homes. With Atlanta’s property taxes, it was considered the prudent thing to do. But now, due to a new law, the “Fair Market Value” will be the sales price. Finding past property tax information might not be as crucial as it […]

Sustainable Homes No Longer Seen As Just A Fad

August 25, 2010

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While Atlanta’s housing market remains stuck in low gear, the trend toward certified green or “sustainable” homes has been growing. More builders are adopting sustainable practices and more buyers are weighing the economic benefit of paying a little extra up front for a house featuring environmentally sound design, construction standards and materials. “Even if the […]

Ten Tips for Terrific Listing Videos

August 24, 2010

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YouTube is the second largest search engine on the web, yet most REALTORS still haven’t figured out how tap into its traffic. Maybe that’s because their MLS listing sheets can’t play a video?  Let’s change that. Here are ten ideas on how to shoot quality video for marketing a home: 1. Plan ahead. Don’t just start […]