PAGE 1:............ INDEX
PAGE 2:............ INTRODUCTION
PAGE 3:............ EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LOCATION MAP
PAGE 4:............ GRADY HOSPITAL LOCATION MAP
PAGE 5:............ EMORY ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL LOCATION MAP
PAGE 6:............ CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATL LOCATION MAP
PAGE 7:............ CHOA AT SCOTTISH RITE LOCATION MAP
PAGE 8:............ ATLANTA COUNTIES
PAGE 9:............ ATLANTA’S MOST POPULAR INTOWN NEIGHBORHOODS
PAGE 10:............ ATLANTA’S BELTLINE NEIGHBORHOODS
PAGE 11:............ BUCKHEAD NEIGHBORHOODS
PAGE 12:............ SANDY SPRINGS
PAGE 13:............ ATLANTA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
PAGE 14:............ DRIVING DISTANCE | EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
PAGE 15:............ DRIVING DISTANCE | GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PAGE 16:............ DRIVING DISTANCE | EMORY ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
PAGE 17:............ DRIVING DISTANCE | CHOA HOSPITAL
PAGE 18:............ DRIVING DISTANCE | CHOA AT SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL
PAGE 19:............ SOCIAL MEDIA STRENGTH
PAGE 20:............ RESUME
PAGE 21-22:............ CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
PAGE 23:............ DRS CERTIFICATION
PAGE 24:............ BUYER CHECKLIST
PAGE 25:............ 8 WEEKS FROM MOVING DAY
PAGE 26:............ 6 WEEKS FROM MOVING DAY
PAGE 27:............ 4 WEEKS FROM MOVING DAY
PAGE 28-30:............ 2 WEEKS FROM MOVING DAY
PAGE 31:............ MOVING WEEK
PAGE 32:............ MOVING DAY
PAGE 33:............ AFTER MOVING IN
PAGE 34:............ MOVING TIPS
PAGE 35:............ BUYER TIPS
March, 2023
Dear Doctor, Congratulations on matching with Emory.
My name is Carol Bennett, and I’m a Realtor with Harry Norman, REALTORS®. I’m a Certified DRS Agent and an Accredited Relocation Specialist. For more than 30 years I have been assisting Emory physicians with their real estate needs and the reputation I have developed is one of which I am very proud.
In this fast paced real estate market it’s imperative you have an experienced, highly skilled Realtor working with you, protecting your best interests. As a DRS Agent I assure you of my expertise in understanding the physicians’ journey and their unique needs.
I’m excited to tell you 100% physician home loans are available to you! I have an ongoing, working relationship with specific lenders specializing in these loans. These incredible loans“ make Home Ownership” more feasible than ever! It would be my pleasure and privilege to work with you in finding a home for purchase or identifying rental sources and options.
Over the past 36 years the residents and fellows with whom I’ve worked, have made a handsome profit when I resold their homes, as they were moving up to larger homes or leaving Atlanta.
I’m available day time as well as evenings and weekends to answer your questions. Let me know how I may be of service to you!
Sincerely Yours,
Carol Bennett, ABR, EC02 Broker, ARS, SMC, DRS Silver Phoenix recipient, 25 years Top Producers Club Senior Marketing ConsultantAccredited
Relocation Specialist404-386-3903 Direct
Carol.Bennett@harrynorman.com
The city of Atlanta is filled with so many unique towns and neighborhoods that have many things to offer for nearly any lifestyle. Whether you are a foodie, a shopper, or a music lover, there is a neighborhood that is perfect for you. Atlanta begins in the heart of Fulton County and stretches out into every direction where you will find beautiful Atlanta homes that will suit your needs and interests, including historical sites, exquisite dining options, bountiful outdoor spaces and more.
THIS MAP INDICATES AREAS FURTHER FROM THE HOSPITAL REACHABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES - 1 HOUR.
THIS MAP INDICATES AREAS FURTHER FROM THE HOSPITAL REACHABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES - 1 HOUR.
THIS MAP INDICATES AREAS FURTHER FROM THE HOSPITAL REACHABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES - 1 HOUR.
THIS MAP INDICATES AREAS FURTHER FROM THE HOSPITAL REACHABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES - 1 HOUR.
THIS MAP INDICATES AREAS FURTHER FROM THE HOSPITAL REACHABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES - 1 HOUR.
(404) 386-3903 Direct
(404) 240-2757 Office
Carol.Bennett@HarryNorman.com
CarolBennett.HarryNorman.com
ranked top 5% individual volume produCtion - atlanta realtors assoCiation
Consistently ranked branCh sales assoCiate of the year - number of units sold
A long time resident and one of Harry Norman, REALTORS® Top Agents. Carol Bennett knows and sells metro Atlanta and the surrounding areas! Dedicated to meeting her clients’ and specific real estate needs through personal integrity, market knowledge, enthusiastic efforts and outstanding negotiating skills has made Carol one of the most Successful Agents in Metro Atlanta.
• Certified DRS Agent® - Specializing in working with physicians
• Consistently Ranked Top Agent and Honored as Agent of the Month in Listing Volume, Closed Listings, Sales
Written and Sales Volume - Buckhead Northwest Office
• Awarded The Silver Phoenix Award 25 Years in the Top Producers Club
• Education: B.A., Special Education, Ohio University - 4.0 GPA with Honors Post Graduate Studies, Special Education, Georgia State University
• Life Member, Atlanta Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club
• Certified Luxury Real Estate Specialist
• Senior Marketing Consultant
• Accredited International Real Estate Specialist
• Accredited Buyer’s Representative
• Accredited Relocation Specialist
• Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource
• Recipient of the Realty Alliance National Sales Award in recognition as one of the leading Real Estate Sales Professionals in America.
• Designated as a “5 Star Agent”- Awarded to 1% of REALTORS in the US.
• Atlanta Board of REALTORS®
• Georgia Association of REALTORS®
• National Association of REALTORS®
“My wife and I had the best experience with Carol as our Realtor. She was very responsive from the very start. Not only did she go above and beyond to find us the right place she had our backs to make sure we were treated fairly. When we found our house she made sure everything went as smoothly as it possibly could and when the Sellers did not complete the agreed upon improvements to the house she personally went and made sure those fixes were completed. We have nothing but great memories of our time with Carol .”
—ZACHARY CLINE-EGRI, MD
“You were so incredible with Ben and my first home purchase and sale. Well deserved! Every time we’ve moved since then we say to each other that we need Carol!!”
“ Carol exceeded my expectations and did a great job finding me a home in a difficult market. She’s very knowledgeable and always made herself available to walk me through the process and answer questions.”
“Carol provides above and beyond service. We valued her insights for both buying and selling. We would use her again and again -- she gets it done.”
“I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Carol for guiding me through each step of the process from prequalifying through closing. Carol made the process so easy, not only in negotiating the house I wanted and staying in my preapproved limit even though the asking price was higher. When it was time to upgrade, I called Carol again. And she did it again! I have had another Realtor experience in a different state and trust me, your REALTOR® makes a huge difference. Be wise in your decisions, I would choose Carol all over again!”
“Carol was amazing - When we rushed in to Atlanta for a 4 day adventure to try and find a house to buy, she was with us every second, hunting down the perfect house. Carol dealt with me, my husband, my mother, and my mother-in-law without blinking an eye, a task that would foil a lesser REALTOR®! After we bought the house, I thought that would then be the end of our relationship, but I was completely wrong. Carol has stuck with us since moving to Atlanta, and has helped us so much -Every time I have a question about something regarding my house, I email or call Carol, and she responds with helpful advice and tips. I cannot recommend Carol Bennett enough – she will make your home-buying experience fun, easy, and as low-stress as possible. ”
“Carol foresaw potential problems and provided advice or found solutions before we even knew. Carol is by far the best Realtor we have had (there have been quite a few after 9 moves in the past twenty years). I strongly recommend her.”
“Carol is a fantastic Realtor who works hard for every client! Our most recent home purchase was our second experience with Carol as our Realtor, and we couldn’t be happier to recommend her. Carol is very knowledgeable in every aspect of the home buying process, and makes sure that the client is always up to speed. The timeliness of her communications are incredible given the number of clients with which she works - she always made us feel like we were the most important people that she had to help. She helped us navigate a tricky seller situation with her negotiation skills. On top of her expertise as a Realtor, Carol is really a pleasure to work with because of her thoughtfulness and sense of humor. I 100% rec- ommend her to anyone looking to buy in the Atlanta area.”
“Carol is an outstanding sales associate! Four years ago, Carol was referred to my wife and I through my training program and helped us purchase our first home (this home). As a new novice home buyer, Carol was very communicative and spent many hours on phone teaching us about the process of home buying and working to secure resident physician loan. Due to limited time we only had 1 weekend to view and purchase a home. Carol had explored the market and had many options available for viewing. That same weekend we found this home, placed an offer, and it was accepted! Carol was very helpful and involved through all processes of home inspection, closing, and even visiting us after. We had such a good experience that after my 4 years of training it was a no brainer to call Carol to help with selling our home. She was very knowledgeable about needed minor home repairs, staging, photography, and advertisement of our home. She was again with us and very involved throughout selling process of evaluating offers, inspection, and closing. To simply put it into prospective... Carol helped us sell our home in the PEAK of COVID-19 in a safe fashion in THREE days with a BACK UP offer! I would recommend Carol to anyone and will be giving her a call if we move back after my fellowship training!”
“In the area of PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION, Carol is BEST IN CLASS... She would text me giving me the heads up anytime I needed to do anything to move the process forward. Quickly created confidence with me that I didn’t need to worry about closing in Atlanta. Carol made this experience very smooth and that was very important given our relocation from California. She over communicated, kept the process moving and quickly gained my confidence in her ability. This included being 3 time zones away. I strongly recommend using her in any relocation. ”
Carol Bennett with local real estate firm Harry Norman, REALTORS® has joined the exclusive network of real estate professionals around the country committed to assisting physicians with their residential real estate and relocation needs. With the DRS Agent designation, Carol has clearly differentiated herself from her peers in helping medical professionals.
Carol is working to partner with local hospitals, medical practices and physician recruiters to attract physicians to our community through enhanced services. "The DRS Agent training
and resources have provided me with extra knowledge and expertise in working with the unique needs and demands of physicians," said Carol.
"Physicians can be confident that Carol has the necessary market knowledge and special skills to serve their unique needs," DRS Agent Executive Director Daniel Frank said. "Physicians have worked hard to learn their skills, and Carol provides the same diligence as a DRS Agent making her an excellent addition to our network."
Complete a Buyer Intake & Wish-list. Schedule a consultation with Carol. Review Buyer Brokerage Agreement. Receive access to your FMLS portal. Know Realtor’s duties to you.
Accurately assess any debt. Calculate your affordable monthly payments. Speak with financial advisor per Carol’s Recommendation. Gather financial, work and tax documents. Understand equity and debt ratio. Apply for pre-approval letter.
Investigate neighborhoods of interest. Narrow down area and must-haves. Review realistic commute times. Create a shortlist.
Ask Carol to conduct interactive video tours of homes.
Have Carol provide recent sales data. Decide on a property.
Conference with Carol. Select contract terms and time limit for offers. Discuss purchase price & Any escalation clauses. Select your ideal target date for closing.
Create competitive contract terms-discuss waiving contingencies.
Sign the offer.
Liaise closely with Carol.
Wait patiently for an acceptance or be prepared to promptly counter offer.
Deposit earnest money promptly.
Secure home loan promptly complete loan requirements.
Obtain home insurance quote.
Send confirmation of insurance to lender.
Arrange home inspection.
Negotiate any repairs or contingencies. Your lender will arrange an appraisal.
Finalize contract.
Certify Funds for Closing
Transfer funds for closing 1-2 days before closing and confirm attorneys receipt of money.
Confirm that all contingencies are settled. Schedule your final walk-through with Carol.
Arrange the transfer or set up of utilities. Change address through USPS. Set moving date and book movers.
Bring 2 forms of Id WITH PHOTO. Social Security Number(s)
Sign documentation at closing or remotely. Collect your keys.
So, you’re 8 weeks out!Close, but not too close. It’s important for you to start planning ahead for every aspect of your move. The good news?We’ve got you covered. We’re not going to lie, there’s a lot to do to prepare. Yet, you’ll be thankful you started early and had this epic moving checklist to ensure you stay on top of your to-do list.
Create a “moving” file or folder on Google Drive to store quotes,receipts, and records related to your move. For example, how much is Dan the mover quoting you? Was that price for 10 or 15 boxes? You’re not going to be able to remember all of the details. So throw them in a document for easy reference.
Read over documents from your movers before signing Anything. Don’t let contracts intimidate you by learning about the documents you’ll be receiving ahead of time. We can’t emphasize enough how important this is.
Plan how to move fragile or unusual items, such as guns, Pianos, fine art, pool tables or safes. The list goes on and on. The movers you hire may not be qualified to move some larger (Or more expensive) items, so you may need to hire a specialty Mover to do the job. Make sure you’re aware of exactly what The movers you hired will and will not move.
Confirm that your moving company is licensed and insured by Verifying their Department of Transportation number (also Referred to as a DOT number).
When you’re six weeks out from a move, it’s important to make sure you’re getting all your ducks in a row. If you’re moving out of town, you’ll need to do things like spend time with family and friends. Then of course, you need to begin to organize your belonging (and life in general). There are dozens of tasks that must be addressed in this time, so keep reading our epic moving checklist to discover all you need to do. Don’t worry, six weeks isplenty of time to get it all done.
Collect free boxes from restaurants liquor, grocery, and office supply stores. You can also pay a visit to your local bookstore. They have more boxes than they know what to do with and will be more than happy to hand them over for free.
Take photos of all electronics before unplugging them. This will help jog your memory when you’re reconnecting things such as your TV and stereo.
Put all your hardware in labeled baggies for easy furniture reassembly.
If you’re moving into a condo or apartment, find out if there are any moving day requirements.
Address minor home repair rs before moving out . If you live in an apartment , this might be the difference between gett ing your security deposit back, or not.
Last but not least for this sect ion, pack a little every day. You don’t want to find yourself packing all of your belongings the night before.
our weeks out – you’ve officially hit the one-month mark! Now’s the time to start gathering important documents that you’ll need to bring with you to your new place. You should also start doing things like selling and donating items. It will be a lot easier to complete items on your moving checklist when you’re not bogged down in possession that you neither want nor need. YOU’RE ALMOST THERE!
Make sure your pets have ID tags for their collars and request copies of vet records and any necessary pet medications.
Use or donate items that you can’t pack or sell, such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosol cans.
Use or donate items that you can’t pack or sell, such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosol cans.
Gather all financial and legal records in one place.
Gather birth certificates and passports for everyone in your home. Then, carry important documents on your person during your move.
Pick up clothes from the dry cleaner.
Compile medical, dental, and optical records for everyone in your home.
If you’re moving out of town, find a new doctor, dentist, and vet in your new neighborhood.
Update your voter registration!
If you’re moving long distance, plan your route and book hotels.
Shop around for cable, internet, and phone bundles and natural gas providers. Then, schedule installation and/or cancel your old services.
The big day is almost here!You’re two weeks away from moving and it’s time to update your accounts and records for your new place and address. You also want to take these two weeks before your move to plan ahead packing, meals, medication, pets, and children. Moving day is a BUSY one. Make sure to have everything on your moving list checked off for this two-week point. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did!
Create a moving file to organize your moving-related receipts and bills. You’ll want to keep a list of moving-related expenses to claim as a deduction at tax time.
Recycle or dispose of corrosives, flammables, and poisonous items. Make sure you’re disposing of toxic items properly.
Back up your computer. If something goes awry during your move, you’ll be thankful you have everything saved in an alternate place.
Set up trash removal and recycling for your new home, and cancel your current service.
Remove light bulbs from all lamps you plan to move.
Moving far? Clean out your safe deposit box and any lockers you might have at a gym or community center.
Fill your prescriptions. Transfer perscriptions to pharmacy in new location.
To keep little ones safe during a move, line up a babysitter or make arrangements for a play date.
Find somewhere safe for pets to go during your move. Look into doggy daycare or ask a friend to watch them for a day – who wouldn’t love to dog sit Fido, Fluffy or Muffin?
Send out moving announcement. There are plenty of creative ways to share your new address.
Change your address with loan providers, credit cards, banks, and the payroll department at work. Also, remember to order new checks.
Forward your mail.
Change address for Social Security benefits within 10 days of moving. Notify government offices, including the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the IRS.
If you have not purchased new insurance, transfer your homeowners or renters insurance to your new home.
The week has come! It’s time to make sure you organize your belongings, finish packing, and clean your old home. Make sure everything’s squared away early. It’ll allow for a stress-free moving day – and who wouldn’t want that?
Make sure you canceled and/or redirected scheduled deliveries. Remember that pair of shoes that was on backorder?
Clean your current home for the next resident.
Unplug your fridge and freezer to defrost the night before. Make sure you lay a towel in front of it to absorb any water that leaks.
Drain water hoses to your washing machine and ice maker.
Empty oil and gas from grills, heaters, lawn mowers, and snow blowers.
Make sure nothing is hiding on shelves or in closet corners.
Watch the weather channel and prepare for rain or snow.
Pack an essentials box with everything you’ll need for your first 24 hours in your new home.
Withdraw cash to tip your movers.
Clean your new place. A lot of times, the previous homeowners are only required to sweep their house or apartment. Don’t you want your new place to be in tip-top shape and sparkling from head to toe?
Moving day is here! All your moving prep has led you to this very moment. You’ve checked off almost 100 items on this moving checklist to get you to this point. On the day of your move, make sure you get an early start. Start the day off right and get moving. The earlier you move in, the more time you will have to start unpacking and settling into your new home.
Rise and shine! Set an alarm and get up ear ly on moving day. Protect your f loors and carpets dur ing the move.
They’ve worked hard for you al l day, so t ip your movers.
Make your bed and unpack your shower curtain and toi letr ies. This makes a nap and a shower so much easier .
Go grocery shopping. At this point , you’ve eaten enough take out . Having food in the house wi l l also prevent you from unnecessary spending.
You’ve worked hard, and you’ve made it! You’re finally in your home! BUT, there is still work to do. Here is your final list of tasks to ensure you are settled and unpacked as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Unpack the kitchen and bathroom first.
Review bills and payments related to the move to confirm the amounts are correct.
Check boxes for damaged or missing items.
Get rid of boxes as you empty them.
Set a deadline for unpacking.
Order Takeout from an intriguing nearby restaurant.
Hit up a nearby store to restock kitchen and bathroom items.
Maintain a master list of tasks and items needed for your new home.
Empty at least on box a day until they are all gone.
Grab a pack of colored packing tape, and dedicate each color to a different room. Yellow for the kitchen, purple for the bedroom, etc. Color-code the boxes for each room with a big mark in the designated color so that movers (or your really generous friends) know exactly where to drop each box. This also allows for easy box finding if you’re having to store your boxes for a while!
