Nothing!

So I quit my job. So I wanted to be a productive agent. No one really cared at the independent real estate company that held my license.  Sure they had nice offices and an office assistant but what else could they offer me for my $100 a month.  What type of services were I receiving? Why did I feel so alone? I did not know what I was doing my first year.  I thank God that nothing serious happened and I made it through my first year with a couple of closings.

 When I got my license I did not know much about real estate firms. The only thing I knew was that I did not want to give a broker most of my money.  I thought that I could learn all I needed to know about real estate on the Internet and in books.  I was wrong. There was no magic recipe in either of those places.  No matter how much I read and tried to do it on my own.  I failed miserably.  I decided it was time to pick myself up and to start over.  I had to let go of the notion that this small company could meet my needs as a new agent.  I needed guidance.  I needed education.  I needed to learn what were systems and how was I going to build a referral business with no clients. NO matter how I looked at the situation a 100% of nothing was still nothing. I wanted to keep my hard earned money but wait I did not earn anything.  What was I afraid of in joining a larger company. (fees, commission splits...) When I took the time to think about it I had nothing to loose.  

So the search began to find a new company. I began researching companies on the Internet.  The plan was to find local offices and to interview with some of the brokers.  I became my search by hoping to find a company with fees that I could afford. I also needed a company that I felt could adequately train me to become a better agent. It did not take long before I visited the Keller Williams website.  I really liked what I read about kw. I was pleasantly amazed to learn about a company that valued what I valued. 

I joined kw a week ago and I am so impressed with my new company for so many reasons. I love the agents the market center and all of the learning opportunities. I love the technology that is offered to all agents. I am in love with kw. My only regret is that no kw agent ever shared the opportunity with me.  I wished that I could have given the credit to a fellow agent. I hope that I do not make the mistake of not sharing this wonderful opportunity with other agents, If anyone that reads this wants to know more about kw please email me and I will share my experiences and make sure that the right person can answer your questions. Keller Williams has a lot to offer.   

Foreclosures & Investment Properties

I constantly watch and track the real estate market for good deals. Whether you are buying a property to live in or for investment purposes it is a good idea to include distress properties in your search. (distress properties include foreclosures, short sales, bank owned, abandoned properties, probate sales, IRS tax seizure sales, property tax sales, run down properties and condemned properties.) As an agent I can find a variety of distress properties for my clients. Here is an example of a list of distress properties in Fayette County. These types of properties can be found in different price ranges in all types of neighborhoods. If you are interested in receiving this type of list for this or other counties please me call at 678-524-3032 or email michellemaddox9@yahoo.com. I would love to send you free weekly updates of properties in your chosen areas.

Are you considering buying or selling a home in Fayette County or one of the other South Atlanta Areas? Are you looking for a local knowledgeable Agent? I love working in the Fayette County Area. If you need assistance in buying or selling a home in Fayette County please call me at 678-524-3032 or email me at michellemaddox9@yahoo.com or visit me online at www.ownorsellwithmichelle.com

Here is a Market Report for the second quarter of 2007 for Fayette County. Summer is here and it is a great time to find a home in one of the best school systems in Georgia. Fayette County continues to score well on all standardized test. Fayette County is a great place to raise kids and to live. It is only minutes away from the Atlanta Airport and less than 30 minutes from downtown. If you are thinking about moving to Fayette County please give me a call so that I can help you to find the home of your dreams.

 Total # of homes sold  240                                                                                                

Average Price $312,855

Average days on Market 79

Total # of homes sold 275

Average Price $312,966

Average days on Market 86

Fayette Home Sales for June 2007

Total # of Homes Sold 207

Average Price $321,266

Average days on Market 106

I finally had a chance to plant my vegetable garden this past week-end. I love gardening. I feel a sense of renewal each year. I pray over my garden, I talk to my plants, I meditate, and I often vent to my plants. It is great therapy. When I was going through a divorce I could not wait to go home each day and take my frustrations out on the weeds.  Working in my vegetable and flower gardens takes my mind off my problems.

 In my gardens there are many plants and there is also peace love and happiness. I enjoy giving the plants what they need and they give me something in return.  I receive spiritual and physical nourishment.  

If you don't believe me, try it. Plant a garden and you will see that it can be beneficial in many ways.

What are some things that you do to help you to cope with everyday life?

                           If you are thinking about relocating to Fayette County.  Here is the school calender for the Fayette County School System  

Calendar 2007 - 2008

New Teacher Orientation                                                                                        July 30 - August 3, 2007

Pre - Planning/Staff Development                                                                           August 6 - 10, 2007

Students Report                                                                                                       August 13, 2007

First Semester                                                                                                         August 13 - December 20, 2007

Early Release Day                                                                                                   October 18, 2007

(elementary 11:30 am, middle 12:35 pm, high 12:15 pm)

Staff Development/Conference Day (Student Holiday)                                               October 19, 2007

Semester Exams (Secondary)                                                                                 December 18 - 20, 2007

Workday (Student Holiday)                                                                                    December 21, 2007

Workday (Student Holiday)                                                                                    January 2, 2008

Early Release Day                                                                                                   February 15, 2008

(elementary 11:30 am, middle 12:35 pm, high 12:15 pm)

Second Semester                                                                                                     January 3 - May 23, 2008

Semester Exams (Secondary)                                                                                  May 21 - 23, 2008

Graduation                                                                                                              May 23, 2008

Post-Planning                                                                                                          May 27 - 28, 200

                                                                             HOLIDAYS

Labor Day                                               September 3, 2007

Staff Dev./Student Holiday                        October 19, 2007

Thanksgiving                                           November 21 - 23, 2007

Workday (Student Holiday)                        December 21, 2007

Semester Break                                       December 24 - January 1, 2008

Workday (Student Holiday)                       January 2, 2008

Martin Luther King Day                              January 21, 2008

Presidents' Day                                        February 18, 2008

Winter Break                                           February 19 - 22, 2008

Spring Break                                           April 7 - 11, 2008

Memorial Day                                         May 26, 2008

NINE WEEK PERIODS

1st Nine Weeks       August 13 - October 15, 2007

2nd Nine Weeks      October 16 - December 20, 2007

3rd Nine Weeks      January 3 - March 14, 2008

4th Nine Weeks       March 17 - May 23, 2008

Call 678-524-3032 for addtional comments                                        Email www.ownorsellwithmichelle.com

Fayette County has one of the best school systems in Georgia.  If you are interested in finding a home in Fayette County please call me at 678-524-3032 to assist you with the purchase of your new home or you can email me at michellemaddox9@yahoo.com 

Fayette County School System

210 Stonewall Avenue ~ Fayetteville, GA 30214

770-460-3535     Superintendent: John DeCotis, Ed.D

  Fayette County Schools  

  Phone Numbers

Fayette County's Elementary Schools

Fayette County's Middle and High Schools

Here is a Market Report for the first quarter of 2007 for Fayette County. Summer is approaching fast and it is a great time to find a home in one of the best school systems in Georgia.  Fayette County continues to score well on all standardized test. Fayette County is a great place to raise kids and to live.  It is only minutes away from the Atlanta Airport and less than 30 minutes from downtown. If you are thinking about moving to Fayette County please give me a call at 678-524-3032 so that I can help you to find the home of your dreams.

Fayette Homes Sales for January 2007

Total # of homes sold        183

Average Price                    $338,290

Fayette Homes Sales for February 2007

Total # of homes sold        162

Average Price                    $320,819

Fayette Home Sales for March 2007

Total # of Homes Sold      169

Average Price                    $298,199

There are approximately 1,470 homes for sell in Fayette County.

Michelle Maddox ~Drake Realty

www.ownorsellwithmichelle.com

April 27- New Hope- Next Door

April 28- Gospel Concert Flat Rock AME

May 5 -Starship Starring Mickey Thomas

May 12 -Imagination Movers

May 19 -Southern Crescent chorale (The Fabulous Fifties)

May 19- Fayette County Civitan Club's (Old Courthouse 5K) at the First Baptist Church

May 19 & 20 -9th Old Courthouse Art Show

May 19 & 20- A Taste of Living History at the Holiday Dorsey-Fife Museum

May 20- 6th Annual Taste of Fayette at the Stonewall Village

June 22- Free Family Fun Night ( Happy Feet)

June 30- Lee Greenwood

July 13 -4th Annual Fayette Idol Contest

• Tickets available at the Historic Train Depot & Welcome Center

                    Phone #770-719-4173        Fax#770-460-3166