What Type of Metro Atlanta Property Are You Looking For?

It’s a simple question, but the answer may not be so simple. That’s why it is important to sit down with your family and tackle the anser BEFORE you start your metro Atlanta home search.

With an abundance of  homes available for purchase in the metro Atlanta real estate market, it’s important that buyers take the time to really think about this question and thoroughly understand their critical property requirements prior to embarking on their metro Atlanta home search. Otherwise, stepping into today’s market with it’s many and varied offerings could be challenging. Like a kid stepping into a candy store, you could easily be overwhelmed and even immobilized by all of the choices.

Answering the above question in detail before you begin your home search will save you time and aggravation, and assist your real estate professional in identifying only the right properties to show you.

For instance, an unrealistic buyer who hasn’t taken the time to thoroughly address this question may want to buy a foreclosure that needs some repair work to get a better price, but hasn’t done the homework to understand how much extra money she’ll need to do the repairs.

If you ask yourself the right questions and do the appropriate research before you start your home search you can more likely

  • identify in your mind where you might look for foreclosures in your market area and how long it might take…
  • identify exactly what kind of expertise is needed in the real estate professional you hire…
  • identify if your wants and needs are realistic in light of your budget and other factors.

Don’t worry about getting every last detail of your search criteria now. Your critical objective is  to make your metro Atlanta home search effective and efficient by knowing what you really need and want before you get started.

 


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4 Comments on What Type of Metro Atlanta Property Are You Looking For

AUG
27
2011
410,312 Points 14 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Great advice especially for first time home buyers.

12:37pm • #1
AUG
29
2011
1,056,534 Points 27 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

It's amazing how many people don't know. They think they'll find out once they get a free tour guide, perhaps even a taxi, like us!

10:40pm • #2
SEP
02
2011
470,566 Points 35 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Very helpful advice Elva. I think even seasoned buyers need a reminder now and again. Have a good holiday weekend. Dj

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299,100 Points 9 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp

Kathy, Jim and Debb -- Thanks for the encouragment. I do hope home buyers will find it helpful. It makes everyone's job easier when the buyer has a good idea of what they REALLY need and want.

6:12pm • #4


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Author Bio: Elva Branson-Lee, CDPE, CIAS, IMSD, is the Executive Team Leader of the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team, Atlanta's premier short sales specialists. She is also the author of "Avoid Georgia Foreclosure."



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