HARRY NORMAN REAL ESTATE GUIDE
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Harry Norman’s Dedicated Team of Business Partners
FAMILY OF SERVICES LADONNA HOCKER
Senior Account Executive Phone: (678) 662-4423 Email: lhocker@ahslink.com www.ahslink.com
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Zillow v. Trulia
Buyers or Sellers Market?
Article by: Ashley Panter
Are Trulia and Zillow good or bad for the real estate industry? That question is one of the most contested amongst real estate agents today. Not contested is the fact that both companies have enjoyed impressive revenue and valuation growth. Real estate agents subscribing to their “leadgeneration” services represent the lion’s share of each company’s revenue. These agents pay on average $3100/year and $2300/year to Zillow and Trulia respectively.
Article by: Robert Aiken
The real estate market in metro Atlanta has shifted dramatically in the past 18 months. And that shift has brought both buyers and sellers an unprecedented opportunity to achieve the American dream. Determined buyers are able to buy, and motivated sellers are able to sell, but the question is always asked: Is this a buyer’s market of a seller’s market? I believe the answer to both questions is “Yes!”
Some of the good things about Zillow and Trulia: Provides greater listing exposure to millions of consumers, the addition of tax records, school ratings and other information to listings is good for consumers and makes the agents’ job easier, levels the playing field for newer agents and agents without many listings, gives consumer access to FSBOs, foreclosures and other non agent represented properties, painting a fuller picture of the available market, creates a new, broadly reaching, advertising platform for agents to advertise their skills.
Yes, this is a buyer’s market because: There is an ample supply of reasonably priced homes currently available in the Atlanta area, resale homes are still a bargain compared to their pre-recession levels, sellers in many areas are still willing to cooperate with buyers by offering to assist with closing costs and other expenses that can prevent a buyer from purchasing a home, interest rates for long-term home loans are still at historically low levels, allowing buyers to lock-in a rate that will reward them monthly for decades to come, and there is substantial value in the financing of their home.
Some of the bad things about Zillow and Trulia: A high percentage of their “available” listings are actually sold or off the market. This confuses and upsets consumers and makes agents look bad, the sites’ property valuations are often way off, making agents’ jobs harder, promotes non-listing agents alongside listings that aren’t theirs, tricking consumers into believing they know the property, sells to any agent, regardless of experience, the title of “Premier” or “Pro”, the “leads” generated for subscribing agents are low quality, non-responsive and a waste of time, the cost of being a subscribing agent is too high for what you get.
And at the same time, yes, it’s a seller’s market because: The number one problem in the Atlanta real estate market for the past five years has been the sea of foreclosures that decimated property values, home selling prices have increased by more than twenty percent in the past eighteen months, and there is a dramatic decline in the inventory of homes for sale in the metro area. But now, home prices are rising and sellers are getting above appraisal value for their homes again.
Basically, use Zillow and Trulia ONLY as a reference. Go to a professional to verify and provide accurate real esate information.
So what does all this mean? Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? It appears to me that both sides of the transaction are benefiting from the current state of our economy. And from this perspective, it actually seems to be getting better on a monthly basis.
J. Bristow Anderson AT TO R N E Y AT L AW
624 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 22 Roswell, GA Phone: (770) 998-6137 | bristow@bristowanderson.com www.bristowanderson.com
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CLEVELAND, GA 907 Logans Ridge Road 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $497,000 Property Information: The perfect mountain get away, second home, or retirement home.
CLAYTON, GA 152 Bywater Trail 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $699,000 Property Information: No detail overlooked, escape the city life to your very own +/- 9 acre mountain retreat.
DAWSONVILLE, GA 1312 New Hope Road 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $699,000 Property Information: Beautiful farm with unlimited potential! Could be horse farm, vineyard, nursery.
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5209546
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5213566
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5182680
CLAYTON, GA 152 Bywater Trail 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $699,000 Property Information: No detail overlooked, escape the city life to your very own +/- 9 acre mountain retreat.
CLOUDLAND, GA 250 Twin Lakes Road 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $425,000 Property Information: Home nestled in a 2,000 +/- ac gated & private community sitting atop Lookout Mountain.
DAWSONVILLE, GA 189 Sycamore Lane 7 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $399,900 Property Information: Three beautiful floors over an unfinished basement sitting right on the Etowah River.
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5213566
Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908 FMLS#: 5148038
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5122464
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ROSWELL, GA 1035 Applecross Drive 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $699,000 Property Information: Beautiful farm with unlimited potential! Could be horse farm, vineyard, nursery.
MABLETON, GA 801 Kendall Knoll Drive 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $410,000 Property Information: Executive home with elegant details. Mableton mailing address but actually City of Smyrna.
DAWSONVILLE, GA 98 Aplomado Drive 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $166,900 Property Information: This home has plenty of storage, a very open concept, and is smart home ready!
Sarah Seymore: (706) 531-8946 FMLS#: 5182680
Dana Wachsmann: (404) 316-6643 FMLS#: 5221737
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5229306
CUMMING, GA 5530 Glenhaven Drive 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $699,000 Property Information: Fantastic home with wonderful curb appeal on Hampton Lake.
DAWSONVILLE, GA 143 Riverview Drive 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $319,900 Property Information: Beautiful open home with private wooded setting and mountain views off the back deck.
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 5514 Ashmoore Court 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $199,900 Property Information: Master on main plus a second bedroom on main level, each with a full bath.
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5193754
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5218754
Pete Clay: (678) 492-3559 FMLS#: 5201634
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The History of Harry Norman, REALTORS® Article by: Editor
In 1929, Mrs. Emmaline “Miss Emmie” Harrison Norman entered into the real estate business out of her sincere desire to see customers’ receive better service. Her husband, Harry Norman, Sr., was an engineer for the Southern Bell Telephone Company and after the stock market crash; the Normans placed their home on the market. Finding no customer service-focused representation, Miss Emmie earned her broker’s license and sold her home at a profit at the beginning of the Great Depression. “Brother can you spare a dime?” became one of the catch phrases of the Great Depression. The 1930s were no ordinary times and Emmaline Norman was no ordinary woman. In spite of the harsh reality that many businesses did not survive the Great Depression, Miss Emmie, as she was known, held fast to her vision for the future, as well as her success as a woman working in an industry dominated by men inspired her to start Mrs. Harry Norman & Associates – Atlanta’s first exclusively residential real estate company. Visionaries see beyond the present moment. They embrace the ebb and flow of change. Such was the faith of Mrs. Harry Norman, Sr. in 1930 when she began the business that, 75 years later, is one of the largest independent real estate companies in the United States. As the first female broker to open the first exclusively residential real estate firm in Atlanta, she set out on an uncharted course. It was following a couple of unpleasant experiences in transactions with real estate agents that Miss Emmie knew she could do better. Even in the beginning, Miss Emmie’s enthusiasm and determination to provide the best real estate service possible was both inspirational and infectious. Her first group of sales associates, Miss Emmie’s girls, grasped her vision and together they forged an enviable place in Atlanta and in an industry previously dominated by men by providing superior customer service in real estate. Her dedication to principled business ethics and old-fashioned consideration earned her a position of admiration among her peers. She was elected as the first Governor of the Georgia Women’s Council of Realtors® and she continued to be held in high regard by others in the industry until her death in 1969. Mrs. Norman was a real estate force in Atlanta. She was elected the first Governor of the Georgia Women’s Council of Realtors, Mrs. Norman became a force in the Atlanta real estate community. An innovator in her commitment to customer service, she passed on a legacy of dedication to offering the best service available when she left the company to her son, Harry Norman, Jr. A respected Buckhead builder, Harry Norman, Jr. was groomed the heir apparent of the great real estate dynasty that Mrs. Harry Norman & Associates was quickly becoming. Together, Miss Emmie and her son, Harry, built the company whose main office was located at 77 West Paces Road in the heart of the Buckhead community. When Miss Emmie passed the company to her son, Harry Norman, Jr., she also passed on her vision and dedication to being the best in Atlanta. True to the legacy handed to him, Harry Norman, Jr. became a national real estate industry leader. A former President and life member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Board of Realtors®, he was recognized as “Realtor® of the Year” by the board in 1966. He also served in notable positions for the Georgia Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors®. None of Harry’s accomplishments meant more to him or garnered more appreciation than his roles as President and Chairman of the Board of Harry Norman, Realtors®. Harry Norman, Jr. became President in 1956. Becoming a founding member and president of the Multiple Listing Service, Harry led Harry Norman, Realtors’ growth and eventually sold the company to Grubb and Ellis in the 1980’s. Not satisfied that Harry Norman, Realtors was continuing in the tradition started by his mother, he bought the company back in the 1990’s. A national real estate industry leader, Mr. Norman built Harry Norman, Realtors into an institution in Atlanta real estate. His unparalleled vision was equaled by few of his peers. The Harry Norman, Realtors of today is a company that is on the cutting edge of real estate. The company has a solid history of attracting and nurturing the best and brightest people, great service and a stellar reputation. A company full of forward thinkers, Harry Norman, Realtors is a company willing to make the right steps for a sound future to ensure another great 75 years in business serving Atlanta and surrounding areas.
As Harry once said…
“We’re not the best because we’re the oldest. We’re the oldest because we’re the best.” -Harry Norman, Jr.
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BALL GROUND, GA 303 Taylor Leigh Court 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $249,900 Property Information: Adorable craftsman home with rocking chair front porch. Great subdivision.
WHITE, GA 2475 White Road 5 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $429,900 Property Information: Well appointed custom home on five private acres.
CUMMING, GA 5325 Hopewell Manor Road 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $260,000 Property Information: Very open large 2 story house in desirable Hopewell Manor.
Denise Wesley: (404) 451-3692 FMLS#: 5200079
Michelle Flynn: (770) 883-7792 FMLS#: 5219709
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5197082
CLARKSVILLE, GA 1010 O’Kelley Road 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | Offered at: $399,000 Property Information: Beautiful large ranch home on acreage with high end finishes throughout.
WOODSTOCK, GA 119 Glen Trail 6 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $455,000 Property Information: Outstanding deal in Glen Brooke, freshly painted inside & out. Shows like a model.
ATLANTA, GA 3078 Greenhill Drive 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $239,900 Property Information: Beautiful sprawling ranch with 4 bedrooms & 3 FULL baths in sought after Huntley Hills.
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5104507
Garel Curry: (404) 863-0835 FMLS#: 5218594
Penny Ziska: (615) 780-8905 FMLS#: 5194974
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DAWSONVILLE, GA 47 Oak Grove Lane 5 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $829,000 Property Information: This custom lake dream home has four levels and every luxury imaginable!
CUMMING, GA 1510 Moorings Way 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,200,000 Property Information: Home has level lot with easy walk to dock with sun bathing deck in quiet deep water cove.
CUMMING, GA 3320 Chimney Point Drive 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $629,000 Property Information: South Lake majestic home. Great views of Lake Lanier. Level walk to water w/ deep water dock.
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5219149
Kristy Scott: (404) 645-6902 FMLS#: 5177905
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5163020
DAWSONVILLE, GA 78 Via Toscana 4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath | Offered at: $600,000 Property Information: Beautiful Tuscany style Italian Villa featured hand-hewn wooden beams inside!
CUMMING, GA 1984 Millers Path 4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath | ffered at: $950,000 Property Information: South Lake Lanier home with deep water views. Custom closets and master on main!
DAWSONVILLE, GA 1081 Chestatee Point 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | Offered at: $350,000 Property Information: Covered boat dock with party deck and hydrohoist boat lift. Screened in cabana and deck!
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5182680
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5124282
Mike Garcia (770): 231-9908 FMLS#: 5209314
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CUMMING, GA 8245 Plantation Way 6 Bedroom / 6.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,100,000 Property Information: Property sits on historic Settendown Creek and is Equestrian friendly.
ROSWELL, GA 13037 Overlook Pass 6 Bedroom / 6.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,275,000 Property Information: Exceptional executive home conveniently located near golf, stables, and more!
CUMMING, GA 6530 Roundhill Court 8 Bedroom / 7 Bath | Offered at: $700,000 Property Information: Exceptional executive home conveniently located near golf, stables, and more!
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5226320
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5216720
Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908 FMLS#: 5174561
CUMMING, GA 6690 Bentley Trail 5 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $639,900 Property Information: Home has an open floor plan w/ large kitchen, sun room, and an in-law suite on the main.
CANTON, GA 975 Old Lathemtown Road 5 Bedroom / 6.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,350,000 Property Information: Obie Award winning Country Estate located in desirable equestrian community.
CUMMING, GA 4620 Hurt Bridge Road 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $574,900 Property Information: Immaculate home situated 5+/- gently rolling acres in Northwest Forsyth County.
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5180666
Marie Sir: (404) 5263 FMLS#: 5092515
Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508 FMLS#: 5207493
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WARNER ROBINS, GA 3620 US 41 64 +/- Acres | Offered at: $1,350,000 Property Information: Currently zoned R-1. US 41 has a daily traffic count of 5,000+ cars.
CUMMING, GA 00 Nicholson Road 7 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $99,900 Property Information: A1 Zoning permits numerous uses, including residential. 6.2+/- Acre Lot.
CUMMING, GA 6090 Riley Road 4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,259,000 Property Information: Grand Country Estate with 18 +/- acres of mostly pastures with two ponds.
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5213046
Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508 FMLS#: 5199377
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5155957
DAHLONEGA, GA 283 Crabapple Lane 5 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath | Offered at: $599,000 Property Information: 10+ rolling acres! All 4-rail fencing, round pen, riding ring, and 7 stall barn!
ATHENS, GA 7804 Jefferson River Road 5 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $2,650,000 Property Information: State of the art equestrian facility with lovely contemporary cedar home and guest house.
GAINESVILLE, GA 4150 Arthur Miller Road 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $3,500,000 Property Information: Gated contemporary Equestrian Farm with 15 stall barn!
Michelle Flynn: (770) 883-7792 FMLS#: 5092515
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5165562
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5218216
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FARM & LAND LISTINGS CUMMING, GA 8065 Heardsville Circle 6.88+/- Acres Offered at: $309,600 Trudy Taylor: (770) 883-8640
BLUE RIDGE, GA 0 Magnums Trail 90.08+/- Acres Offered at: $975,000 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
DAWSONVILLE, GA 0 Dawson Forest Road 11.10+/- Acres Offered at: $3,500,000 Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040
CUMMING, GA 0 McCoy Circle 9.17 +/- Acres Offered at: $239,900 Trudy Taylor: (770) 883-8640
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 0 Madeline Way 1.58+/- Acres Offered at: $87,999 Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506
ELLIJAY, GA 0 Redwood Lane 12.96+/- Acres Offered at: $99,000 Garel Curry: (404) 863-0835
DAWSONVILLE, GA 0 Sadie Court 0.59 +/- Acres Offered at: $10,000 Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040
GAINESVILLE, GA 4825 Tomacheche Trail 53.79 +/- Acres Offered at: $1,400,000 Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669
ELLIJAY, GA 0 Chow Lane 1.25 +/- Acres Offered at: $7,000 Garel Curry: (404) 863-0835
RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS CUMMING, GA 1295 Smithdale Heights 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath Offered at: $299,000 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
SUWANEE, GA 950 David Trace 5 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $255,000 Michelle Flynn: (770) 883-7792
BUFORD, GA 3080 Wallace Road / 7.98+/- Acres 7 Bedroom / 4 Bath Offered at: $575,000 Pete Clay: (678) 492-359
DAWSONVILLE, GA 195 Bannister Road 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath Offered at: $279,900 Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040
GAINESVILLE, GA 5639 Azelia Drive 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Offered at: $263,500 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
BALL GROUND, GA 1545 Darby Ford Road 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Offered at: $230,000 Marie Sir: (404) 520-5263
GAINESVILLE, GA 3865 Cochran Road 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath Offered at: $795,000 Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167
MILTON, GA 15245 Birmingham Highway 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Offered at: $250,000 Marie Sir: (404) 520-5263
DAHLONEGA, GA 54 Buckeye Ridge West 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath Offered at: $210,000 Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167
DAWSONVILLE, GA 16 Gold Creek Court 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath Offered at: $199,900 Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040
DAWSONVILLE, GA 1732 Perimeter Road 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $150,000 Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508
CUMMING, GA 7045 Shane Lane 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $200,000 Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506
CUMMING, GA 5230 Hopewell Drive 5 Bedroom / 4 Bath Offered at: $289,999 Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506
DAWSONVILLE, GA 46 Nestlebrooke Court 3 Bedroom / 2. Bath Offered at: $248,900 Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040
DAWSONVILLE, GA 140 Mill Stone Drive 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $189,000 Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040
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