Let me introduce myself, my name is Chad and I am nothing more than mere shredded paper waste by definition. I was created by holes left in paper, and I became famous in the 2000 United States Presidential Election. Now it is my understanding that there are many forms of chads, there is the pregnant chad, the dimpled chad, and one of my favorites and probably the most famous....the hanging chad.
Now I could sit and wonder why my parents decided to name me after shredded waste, but to give them the benefit of the doubt, I am not sure anyone even knew what a chad was until the previous mentioned Presidential Election. I blame the good old state of Florida for that, and after beating my Georgia Bulldogs over the weekend, well the nicest thing I can say about that is ROLL TIDE!
It's no surprise to anyone that we are in a Buyer's Market. I have been really concerned with the lack of showings that my client's properties have been receiving, there is no doubt. But what about those that are being shown occasionally? How can I help my client's just get an offer?
1. Price It Right!
In this market you have to be priced at the lower end of your realistic price range. In addition to be one of the lowest price homes in your immediate market, you must offer more than the competition for less. You may ask, "what do you mean more for less?" Maybe you leave the refrigerator instead of taking it, or better yet, in new construction you buy one! Basically you want to be able to have the best home on the market in your price range.
2. Prepare For Showings
Begin preparing for client showings a minimum of 2 weeks before you list the property. Having your North Georgia Mountain Cabin ready for a viewing is crucial for an offer to come in. In a market where less than 10% of the homes are even receiving an offer, you do not want to give them any reason not to want to do so. Read the rest of this entry »
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Benefits of using them for your Motorcycle Vacation
Their 1st Class design of your vacation allows you to focus on your riding experience and not the details of having to work with several different companies for your trip. Read the rest of this entry »
A low-maintenance active adult neighborhood, The Oaksis located five minutes from downtown Blue Ridge Georgia and is walking distance to Tammen Park and the Toccoa River. The nature trail invites bike riders and strollers alike. Paved roads, city water and sewer. It's all here at The Oaks.
At The Oaks, we've focused on feature and paid attention to detail to make living here a pleasure. From the front gate to your front door, this over 55 active adult retirement community creates a beautiful setting to come home to. Outside your home, will be a community center and covered pavillion available to all members. Near the pavillion will be the outdoor BBQ grills, a stone fireplace and picnic tables to enjoy friends and family in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
This over 55, active adult, low maintenance community is located again in the small town of Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Mountains. Serene, quaint and charming. The Oaks is located only 2 hours north of Atlanta, 30 miles from Murphy, North Carolina and 85 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Come Celebrate The Times Of Your Life
This is a very unique property here in Blue Ridge. We have very few communities in the mountains that offer the ammenities that The Oaks can offer. If you should have any questions or concerns, or you would like additional information, please don't hesitate to call me at 706.633.8186 or you can email me at ChadL@KW.com. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn a little more about The Oaks.
The Cadence Equestrian Community is situated on over 510 acres of rolling meadows, wooded mountain slopes and wetlands. Development of 150 homesites has been thoughtfully planned to preserve over 100 acres of open space, and protect wildlife and other natural treasures.
In addition to the Equestrian Center, amenities include a Lodge with swimming pool, clubhouse & exercise room. The master plan integrates the equestrian lifestyle into everyday life and connects family, friends and nature through the extensive network of riding and hiking trails.
Whether seeking solitude or company, residents will find intimate and imaginative destinations such as a ridge-top pavilion with covered fireplace, a hitching post at a favorite fishing hole, and a bird watching blind at the wetlands boardwalk. And always, just over the fence, they will find the soothing, regal presence of horses. Read the rest of this entry »
The Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race Blue Ridge, Georgia Site of the 2008 USARA National Championship
In the spring of 1998, the first Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race started as Georgia's first adventure race. Nine years later the race continues to be a favorite of racers throughout the southeast. Teams look forward to a new adventure welcoming spring to Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Organizers of the Tenth Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race on April 12, 2008, promise a challenging contest with lots of surprises and some of the most stunning scenery anywhere - plus the famous Blue Ridge hospitality racers have come to expect and enjoy.
So get your team ready to run, paddle, mountain bike and navigate in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Up to 100 co-ed teams of three (plus one support person) will run along the forested trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest, paddle on the Toccoa River and/or Lake Blue Ridge, mountain bike steep trails and complete mystery challenges along the way. Although the course changes from year to year, the finish line is still in downtown Blue Ridge City Park, with live music, food and relaxing fun. Come early and enjoy activites throughout the day in the Blue Ridge City Park. The first teams to finish usually come in around 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. You don't want to miss it! Read the rest of this entry »
It's important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transaction. It is equally as important for you to know what agency relationship it is that you have with your salesperson or agent. If it has not been explained to you in a way that you fully understand, or you simply do not know what type of agency relationship it is that you have, if any, then you need to stop and ask before moving forward with your agent.
I suppose that every agent has their own way of working with customers.
I myself like to build a good rapport with my customers, and build a relationship in which I have instilled enough trust in both my knowledge and my abilities to perform the fiduciary duties that are expected of me.
Once I have built that relationship, I then explain the types of agency relationships and make sure that they fully understand all of them. At this point, I am comfortable enough to ask for the customer to now become my client. Once a customer agrees to become a client, the proper paper work is filled and signed, and an agency is then created between the principal (client) and the brokerage. Below are great explanations of the types of relationships you can expect to exist in a real estate transaction and the expectations of those agency relationships.
Sellers Representative (Sellers Agent)
A sellers agent is hired by and represents the seller. All fiduciary duties are owed to the seller. The agency relationship usually is created by a listing contract. In the state of Georgia, ALL agents represent the Seller as either the Agent or Sub-Agent unless they have a Buyer's Agency with a client.
We as Agents still are obligated to be Honest and truthful to all parties involved in a transaction.
Agents do however act faithfully and efficiently to their clients. Agents must put the principals best interests above all others including the agent's own; and agents must NOT reveal confidential information to anyone. Confidential information could be a divorce situation, financial constraints, and other information that is confidential to the client and would NOT be to be disclosed. We do however have a duty to disclose to the principal (client) ALL relevant and material information, Read the rest of this entry »
I will never forget that one beautiful summer like Thanksgiving day at Maw's house. We had just sat down for the feast, and then there was a knock at the door. We weren't too sure who it was, and after a few seconds passes by, my Mom asks me to go see who it is. Well, we had forgotten all about the sign in the front of the house that read...For Sale By Owner. Can you believe that my Grandmother's house was once a FSBO? Anyway, I remember the conversation between Maw and the potential home buyer going something like this...
Buyer: Hello mam, sorry to bother you on Thanksgiving day.
Maw: Oh, that's okay.
Buyer: Can I ask you a few questions, I wouldn't want to just barge in on you, it being Thanksgiving and all.
Maw: Sure.....that'll be fine.
Buyer: How many bedrooms does your home have?
Maw: It's got 4....yeah, it has 4 bedrooms....3 upstairs and 1 downstairs.
Buyer: How many bathrooms?
Maw: It's got 2.....yeah there are 2 bathrooms in my home.
Buyer: Well....can you tell me how many square feet your home has?
Maw: Uhhhh......mmmmm.....sir....it doesn't have any square feet!
I thought I was going to die laughing along with the potential buyer, Maw just because we were, and everyone else that was there on such a memorable Thanksgiving Day. Read the rest of this entry »
It has been a while since we have heard from one of my associates, Byron Wyndham. This is not at all his fault, I have to take most, if not all of the blame. He actually sent me the article for this post several weeks ago. Byron is a Real Estate attorney here in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Should you have any legal questions pertaining to North Georgia Real Estate, you should give the good folks at J. Byron Wyndham & Associates a call. Their number is 706.258.6222.
Most homes in the North Georgia Mountains use propane for some purpose.
It is often used for the furnace, hot water heater, stove, clothes dryer, gas grill and the generator. You don't often think about the propane because the gas company usually has you on a regular schedule and the tank is just filled. You may not be aware of the gas company having been at your house until you get the bill for the refill.
Keller Williams Realty International came out with a great article this week concerning Buyers, and why most are just not willing to pull the trigger on buying a home in today's market.
I know that activity has made a positve move over the past several weeks. Emails are coming in and the phones are beginning to ring again. Boy....is it a good thing to hear those phones ringing again! This is great information that I wanted to get out to North Georgia Mountain Real Estate Buyer's and Investors. Whether you are looking to buy in Blue Ridge, Blairsville or Ellijay, I hope that you find this information very useful.
It's time to get potential home-owners to go ahead and buy in this so-called "buyer's market"
While today's market plays to their advantage, buyers, who should be swooping in to make the most of reduced housing costs and favorable interest rates, are sitting by, waiting.
It is up to you, as a competent and informed real estate agent, to mobilize your potential buyers to invest in home ownership now. When the market turns, today's bargains will be yesterday's missed opportunities.
While it is conceivable that home prices may drop further, it is likely that these decreased prices will be accompanied by increased financing costs due to rate cuts by the Fed. This means that any money saved on paying less for a house in a few months time will be offset by your client having to pay off their mortgage at a higher interest rate making "playing the waiting game" a waste of time (and very little fun). Read the rest of this entry »
Real Estate advice in the North Georgia Mountains. ReVIEWS on things to-do in the Mountains, places to shop, and places to eat. ReVIEWS on where to go and what to see.
TheFrontPorchView - Clear Views of North Georgia Mountain Real Estate
It's no surprise to anyone that we are in a Buyer's Market. I have been really concerned with the lack of showings that my client's properties have been receiving, there is no doubt. But what about those that are being shown occasionally? How can I help my client's just get an offer?
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It's important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transaction. It is equally as important for you to know what agency relationship it is that you have with your salesperson or agent. If it has not been explained to you in a way that you fully understand, or you simply do not know what type of agency relationship it is that you have, if any, then you need to stop and ask before moving forward with your agent.
Buyer: Can I ask you a few questions, I wouldn't want to just barge in on you, it being Thanksgiving and all.
I've been trying to point out how buying property in the North Georgia Mountains can be different that just purchasing in a metropolitan area, especially in the Blue Ridge, Ellijay, and Blairsville markets. 
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