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Real important questions to ask your real estate agent Brought to you by: Eve Jones, Harry Norman Realtors 1. How long have you been selling residential real estate? Is it your full-time job? There are plenty of people out there who hold real estate licenses, but not all of them work at their profession fulltime. A full-time agent is more able to give you full-time attention. 2. How many real estate transactions did you close in the last year? This will give you a better sense of their actual sales experience and knowledge of the current market. You do want an agent who has completed a good number of transactions in the last year, so they are wellpracticed with the contracts, market evaluations, inspection resolutions and closing deals. 3. What designations or certifications do you hold? Are you a Realtor®? Real estate professionals have to take additional special-

ized training in order to obtain these designations and help define their skill level. One designation sellers might look for is Certified Relocation Specialist. Are they a Realtor® which is a member of the National Association of Realtors? 4. How many days does it take you to sell a home? How does that compare to others? The agent you interview should present information regarding their effectiveness and be able to present market statistics from the MLS. Depending on the price range, if your agent is averaging 90+ days that may present a red flag. 5. What’s the average variation between your initial listing and final sales price? This is called sales price to list price ratio (SP/LP ratio). This will give you an idea of how adept an agent is at both pricing and negotiating. Any average ratio above 95% is positive. 6. What specific marketing strategies will you use to sell my home?

The agent should provide you a step-by-step plan for how they will market your home. The first three weeks on the market are critical, so find out what’s the plan for that period and going forward. 7. Will you represent me exclusively, or might you also choose to represent the buyer? Yes, it is legal for one agent to represent both parties in a transaction, but is that what you want? Will that kind of business relationship provide you with representation that puts your best interests first? Probably not. This is a critical question to ask of your agent. 8. Can you recommend service providers who can help me obtain a mortgage, make home repairs, and so on? Your agent should have many contacts to provide to you including; inspectors, contractors, cleaners, and mortgage contacts, etc. It would be best to also ask what their relationship is with these service providers, so you are aware of any conflicts of interest.

9. How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction? Hopefully, the agent first asks you how you like to stay in-touch. A real estate agent who pays attention to the way you prefer to communicate and

responds accordingly will make for the smoothest transaction. 10. Could you please give me the contact information of recent clients? Ask their former clients if they would use the agent again in the future.

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Saving money in a seller’s market: three tips (NAPSI)—If you’re planning—or even just dreaming—of buying your first home, a few tips and trends may prove intriguing. According to the National Association of Realtors, home prices are up and accelerating because there are more buyers than homes for sale. Here are three tips for firsttime buyers looking to purchase in this seller’s market: Know your budget and stay within it: Before you start shopping, find out what you can afford with a preapproval from a lender so you know how much money you can borrow.

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When determining your budget, consider the other costs of home ownership, including taxes, insurance and utilities. When listings are scarce, home prices tend to rise as bidding wars drive them higher. Don’t get caught up competing against other buyers and counteroffering above what you can comfortably afford. Winning a bidding war could feel like losing if you end up spending above your means. Stay patient and walk away if the price surpasses your budget. Identify needs versus wants: No home is perfect and many people have to compromise on features when buying an existing home. At the same time, you don’t want to end up settling for a house you don’t love. Separate and maintain your focus on what you really want in a home against what you can live with (or without). A home in a certain school

district or close to your job most likely falls into the former while a kitchen with a fancy backsplash is something you can add at a later date. Work with a Realtor who knows the area: When housing supply is tight, an attractively priced home will likely draw multiple offers. Find a Realtor with experience serving clients in your desired area. He or she can provide invaluable market information, including how fast homes are selling and for what price. A Realtor can also help you with a negotiation strategy to make your offer stand out. To find one, go to www.realtor.com/ realestateagents and enter the zip code of the area where you want to buy. Buying a home is arguably the most important financial decision you’ll make in your life. Working with a Realtor and following this advice can give you the advantage you need.

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Should you keep your house on the market during the holidays? Last year two of my clients asked if they should keep their houses on the market during the holidays. I said, “sure … why not?” Each said, “well, no one is going to buy a house during the holidays.” Well here is some information that may change your mind. Did you know that there are fewer homes on the market during the holidays? It’s true. You have an even better chance of getting your home sold during the holidays since there is less inventory. A buyer looking at home may be getting transferred to the area and has limited time to find a place to live. Another interesting sta-

tistic is that internet searches for a home spike during this time. (Be sure that the photos of your property are fabulous so that they attract the attention of buyers.) A concern for sellers is whether or not to decorate their house during the holidays. Of course you should! Long story short – keep you home on the market during holidays, it is a great time of year to sell! Your REALTOR® will be glad to work with you on appointment times for showing. Oh and by the way, the 2 clients that I mentioned did get offers on their homes during Thanksgiving week and closed the following month.

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Crye-Leike: Great resources make great associates Since 1977, Harold Crye and Dick Leike have known great resources make great associates. Crye-Leike, REALTORS® offers several customs programs, in-house and online, to help our associates learn quickly and stay up-to-date with the newest technology and best practices in the real estate industry. Crye-Leike’s website, www. crye-leike.com, annually wins awards from Leading Real Estate Companies in the world for its innovation with property listings and search engine optimization. Unlike other national

real estate websites, CryeLeike.com offers all area home listings including all home photos from the multiple listing service. Over 400,000 listings are updated every 12 minutes on Crye-Leike’s website to ensure the most accurate information. In comparison, studies revealed it can take 7-9 days for new home listings to appear on national sites such as Zillow and Trulia. With over 12,000 visitors per day and 30 million hits per month, no local company comes close to Crye-Like.com on internet activity.

Crye-Leike makes substantial investments to provide agents with the latest and most advanced technological tools in order to give them a viable advantage over the competition. Crye-Leike is the only real estate company in the region with a large team of in-house information technology specialists who are readily available to provide technical support and personal training to all sales associates. In 2014, Crye-Leike totaled 183,000 scheduled appointments for showings. Many calls for showings come after busi-

Crye-Leike is the only real estate company in the region with a large team of in-house information technology specialists who are readily available to provide technical support and personal training to all sales associates. ness hours and on weekends when many real estate companies are not open. Crye-Leike’s in-house appointment call center is available to schedule appointments on listings seven days a week until 8pm. Crye-Leike’s new appointment software enables home owners and agents to get an

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Make any room a guest room for the holidays Brought to you by: Bill Rawlings BILL RAWLINGS Vice President/Managing Broker, North Atlanta, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Just how many people are you expecting to stay at your house this holiday season? Hosting guests can be one of the highlights of the season, however it can also be a big hassle if you don’t know where to put them all. A dedicated guest room is a luxury that not everyone can afford, but don’t let the lack of an official guest room turn you into a Scrooge for the holiday’s! Think strategically – you wouldn’t want your guest’s to sleep in the kitchen, but an office or dining room could make a good temporary guest room. Use a folding screen, drapery or curtains to separate the space and create some privacy.

If you are planning on holiday visitor’s year after year, a daybed or futon is a good investment and can be an easy addition to Rawlings an office or bonus/game room. Add nice touches, like a super cozy blanket, choices of pillows and a nightlight. If you have pets, be sure the pet hair is cleaned off the furniture, and the floor and rug are as clean as can be. Remember, hospitality isn’t just about the basics – it’s about the little things. All you need is a little bit of creativity and planning to keep your guests happy and comfortable and to keep you reasonably sane during the process, so everyone can enjoy the holiday season together!

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Three questions for first timers to consider (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is like many renters, you may be wondering if the time to buy a home is now. According to the experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the answer may be “yes.” Interest rates remain low and job growth is holding steady, leading to the strongest year of existing-home sales since 2007. While renting is a shortterm decision and usually involves signing a yearlong lease, homeowners typically stay in their home around eight to

10 years before selling. That’s why, when determining what you want in your first home, it’s important to think about how your life may be different at least five years from now. What To Ask Consider these three questions if you’re taking the exciting leap to homeownership: 1. What can you afford? Analyze your financial situation. Have all current debt obligations—credit cards, student loans—been repaid on time? Find out what you’re qualified to borrow by visiting a lender and getting a preapproval. 2. Do you want a walkable community or leafy suburb? A recent survey by NAR and Portland State University found that 79 percent of participants place importance on being within easy walking distance of places. Having lots of dining and shopping options outside your door is popular but often comes with trade-offs. Consider this: If kids are in your short-term future, you might prefer a large single-family home with a yard to a similarly priced but smaller town house or condo.

3. Would you prefer shiny and customized or a resale with more character? Buying new or used may come down to your wallet. The most recent median price for newly built homes was $292,700, compared to $228,700 for existing homes, according to NAR. A new home comes with such perks as being move-in ready and giving you the option of customizing the interior. On the other hand, an existing home may have architectural charm and original hardwood flooring but you may have to compromise on some features when buying a resale. Once you’ve made your decision, to ensure a smoother buying experience, find a Realtor with expertise working with clients in your desired area. You’ll get invaluable insight on local market conditions and have a guiding hand through the complex process of closing on your first home. Where To Get Help To find a Realtor, enter the zip code of the area you want to live in, at www.realtor.com/ realestateagents.

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Sell your home this winter, reduce competition, stress By Mike Garcia, REALTOR®, 770-231-9908 Stop waiting - go ahead and put your home on the market. Even now, with temperatures dropping, airports bustling and retailers prepping Black Friday deals, it’s a good time to sell. In fact, Greg Jaeger, vice president at USAA Bank and former real estate agent, says waiting could decrease potential buyers, especially if mortgage rates increase soon and price some out of the market. Delaying a sale also could increase your competition and stress. “Those who sell their homes in the winter can reap financial and emotional benefits since they are not waiting until everyone else is trying to sell,” Jaeger says. Quick Tips To help sell your home in the cold months, don’t neglect the curb appeal just because it’s winter. Make sure your home exterior is well main-

tained and looks sharp with gutters and eaves cleaned. If by chance mild weather presents an opportunity, warm soapy Garcia water can make a big difference on the paint and siding. Don’t forget the windows too. Make sure the walkways are cleared of debris and leaves as much as possible. It’s visually neat and tidy, but safer for your visitors also. Consider sprinkling a layer of sand on the sidewalk for a bit of insurance against accidents. An umbrella stand, a mat, and container to hold wet shoes when it’s raining will keep puddles on the inside to a minimum. A wreath on the front door makes a good first impression and turning on every light in the house creates a bright, welcoming atmosphere.

Less Competition Your home has a greater chance of standing out from the crowd in the winter months, December through February. In the summer, you have to compete with other sellers looking to lure buyers expecting deals. To be sure, sales trends are different among colder and warmer states. And summer is often a more ideal time for families with young children to plan moves before school starts. However, you may be overlooking another group of buyers, Jaeger said. “During the summer, buyers look like families. In the winter they look like investors,” he said. Sellers often are able to ask more for their homes in winter, Jaeger said. A study by online brokerage firm Redfin found average sellers earn above their asking price December through March than they do in the summer months. In addition, in winter months a home is on the market for an average of 26 days, compared to 33 days in non-winter seasons, according to Redfin’s data.

Less Stress There’s a certain ecosystem to the home buying process, which includes realtors, home inspectors, appraisers, the title company and the bank processing the loan. That ecosystem is tense when activity is the busiest, Jaeger said. In peak buying season, there’s overwhelming demand to process transactions, with potentially an overwhelmed system for processing them. “You can help reduce the

typical home buying and selling stress by selling your home during the winter ‘shoulder season’ and working with experts who really understand your needs,” he said. “Working with an experienced real estate agent and a little preparation beforehand can go a long way toward keeping extra stress at bay,” he said. Harry Norman, REALTORS®, 1664 Market Place Blvd. Cumming GA 30041 770-497-2000

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3630 Ridgeway Terrace - Suwanee

Ç ÄžĆ?ŽžÄž ŇŽŽĆŒ ƉůĂŜ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĹľĆ?ĆšĆŒ ŽŜ žĂĹ?Ĺś ĂŜĚ ŚƾĹ?Äž žĂĆ?ĆšÄžĆŒ Ä?ĂƚŚ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚƾĂů Ä?ĹŻĹ˝Ć?ĞƚĆ?͘ ĆŒÄ‚ĹśÄš E t Ç Ĺ?ĹśÄšĹ˝Ç Ć? ĆšĹšĆŒŽƾĹ?ĹšŽƾƚ͊ ^ĆľĆ‰ÄžĆŒ ŇĂƚ backyard is completely fenced. FMLS #5604437

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5475 June Ivey Rd - Bethlehem

ŽžÄž ĂŜĚ Ä?ĆľĹ?ĹŻÄš LJŽƾĆŒ ÄšĆŒÄžÄ‚Ĺľ ÄžĆ?ƚĂƚĞ ŽŜ Ď°Ď­Í˜Ď´Ď­ Ä‚Ä? ŽŜ :ƾŜÄž /ǀĞLJ ZÄš Ĺ?Ĺś tÄ‚ĹŻĆšŽŜ ŽƾŜĆšÇ‡Í˜ WĆŒĹ˝Ć‰Í˜ Ä?ĹŻĹ˝Ć?Äž ƚŽ Ć?ÄžÇ€ÄžĆŒÄ‚ĹŻ ĆŒÄžĆ?Ĺ?ĚĞŜĆ&#x;Ä‚ĹŻ Ŝ͛ŚŽŽÄšĆ?Í– Ĺ?Ć? Ä‚ ĆŒĹ?Ç€ÄžĆŒ ĨĆŒŽŜĆš ůŽƚ Ç ÍŹ ĆšĆŒÄžÄžĆ? Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻĹ˝ĆŒÄžÍ– ĂŜĚ Ĺ?Ć? ĹśÄžÄ‚ĆŒ ĆŒÄ?ĹšÄžĆŒ ,Ĺ?Ĺ?Ĺš ^Ä?ĹšŽŽů͘ &D>^ ΡϹϯϾϹϹϰϭ

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CR 12 A

510 Bayswater Way - Suwanee

Backyard oasis! Well maintained home in award winning school district. Large landscaped backyard with professionally designed outdoor living area...It will not disappoint! FMLS#5603410

1416 Grandma Branch Rd - Grantville

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ĎŹ ^ĞƍŜĹ?ÄšĹ˝Ç Ĺś ZŽĂĚ Ͳ ƾžžĹ?ĹśĹ?

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5870 Windjammer Pt - Cumming

Ďą Ä?ÄžÄšĆŒŽŽžÍ• Ď°Í˜Ďą Ä?ĂƚŚĆ?Í• Ç Ä‚ůŏͲŽƾĆš ÄŽĹśĹ?Ć?ŚĞĚ Ä?Ä‚Ć?ÄžĹľÄžĹśĆšÍ˜ Ď­Í˜ώϲ Ä‚Ä?ĆŒÄž ůŽƚ Ĺ?Ĺś Ĺ?ĂƚĞĚ >Ä‚ĹŹÄž >Ä‚ĹśĹ?ÄžĆŒ Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ŽĨ ^ĆšÍ˜ DĹ?Ä?ŚĂĞůĆ? ĂLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ Ä?ĹŻĆľÄ?ĹšŽƾĆ?Ğ͕ pool & tennis & walking trail.

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1031 Brookview Ct - Athens

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975 Old Lathemtown Road - Canton

This opportunity is for that special buyer who seeks exclusivity as well Ä‚Ć? Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ǀĂÄ?LJ͘ DÄ‚Ć?ĆšÄžĆŒ Ć?ĆľĹ?ƚĞ Ç ÍŹĆ?Ĺ?ĆŤĹśĹ? ĆŒŽŽž Θ ĹŻĹ?Ä?ĆŒÄ‚ĆŒÇ‡Í˜ dÄžĆŒĆŒÄ‚Ä?Äž >ĞǀĞů Ĺ?ĹśÄ?ůƾĚĞĆ? Ç Ĺ?ŜĞ Ä?ÄžĹŻĹŻÄ‚ĆŒÍ• ŚŽÄ?Ä?LJ ĆŒŽŽžĆ?Í• Ç Ĺ˝ĆŒĹŹĆ?ŚŽƉ ĂŜĚ Ć?ĆšĹ˝ĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?Ğ͘ &D>^ ΡϹϹϳϳϳϰϴ

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6055 Audobon Trace - Cumming

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000 Auraria Road - Dawsonville

43 acres in Dawson Co. both listed and sold by Buddy Parrish in 40 days! Let us work for you to produce Ć?Ĺ?ĹľĹ?ĹŻÄ‚ĆŒ ĆŒÄžĆ?ƾůĆšĆ?ÍŠ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ žĞ ƚŽĚĂLJ͊ &D>^ ΡϹϹϴϰϾϾϭ

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5040 Elrod Road - Gainesville

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ΨϹϾϹÍ•ĎŹĎŹĎŹÍ˜ E/^ t ^> zÍ• W,Í— ϰϏϰͳϰϹϭͳϯϲϾώ

6432 Point Twenty Two - Gainesville

dĹšĹ?Ć? ƉůĂÄ?Äž Ĺ?Ć? Ć?ƉĞÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻÍŠ /Ćš Ĺ?Ć? Ä‚ Ä?ĞĂƾĆ&#x;ĨƾůÍ• Ç Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ÄšÄžÄš ůŽƚ ŽŜ Ä‚ ƉĂǀĞĚ ĆŒĹ˝Ä‚Äš Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ǀĂÄ?LJ͘ Ä?Ä?ÄžĆ?Ć? ƚŽ ĚĞĞƉ Ç Ä‚ĆšÄžĆŒ ŽŜ >Ä‚ĹŹÄž >Ä‚ĹśĹ?ÄžĆŒ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ Ä‚ Ć?Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹŻÄž Ć?ĹŻĹ?Ɖ dock permit. Build your dream lake home here! FMLS #5351136

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3178 Clarks Bridge Road - Gainesville

Ä?Ć?ŽůƾƚĞůLJ ŜŽĆšĹšĹ?ĹśĹ? ĹŻĹ?ĹŹÄž Ĺ?Ćš Ä‚ĹśÇ‡Ç ĹšÄžĆŒÄžÍŠ Ď­Í˜ώϲ Ä‚Ä?ĆŒÄž ĹŻĹ˝ĆšÍ˜ >ĞǀĞů Ç Ä‚ĹŻĹŹ ĂŜĚ grass to the water! Driveway to the dock. 200 feet of water frontage! YƾĂůĹ?ƚLJ ƚŚĂƚ LJŽƾ Ä?ĂŜ͛ƚ ĎŜĚ Ä‚ĹśÇ‡Ç ĹšÄžĆŒÄžÍŠ &D>^ ΡϹϹϯϭώώϲ

ΨώÍ•Ď°ĎŹĎŹÍ•ĎŹĎŹĎŹÍ˜ dKD ^dK <^Í• W,Í— ϲϳϴͳώϴϯͳϾϹϳϏ

Harry Norman, REALTORSÂŽ Forsyth/Lake Lanier Office

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