As a 20+-year resident of DeKalb County in the Decatur/Emory/Tucker areas, I have enjoyed being active on the DeKalb Community Council, the Tucker Civic Association, the Tucker Historical Society, as well as land use and rezoning issues in the area. I truly appreciate all that Atlanta and its surrounding areas have to offer in the way of the arts, education, history and diversity. In my spare time, I am an enthusiastic organic gardener, and pickle and can most of what I grow to give to my friends, neighbors and clients!  I have spent numerous hours landscaping my yard with eco-friendly native plants and vegetation, which has been a great challenge and  provides hours of challenging research and delight for me. 

As in gardening, this is how I approach the real estate market for my clients. Hours of research, communication, "digging" and finding out what best suits them is the key to a successful relationship in such a large transaction. Call me a nit-picker, but I'm very good at it! Attention to detail is what I do, and take great satisfaction in it.

I lived abroad for nearly three years, so relocation is not foreign to me!

The spirit of the people in the Atlanta area makes it a great place to live, raise a family or pursue a career in just about every field possible!  Having an experienced REALTOR(R) like myself, who is intimate with the finite details of a neighborhood or area, is invaluable when selling or purchasing a home.

AFFILIATIONS:

National Association of Realtors: Member in good standing.

Georgia Association of Realtors: Member in good standing.

Northeast Atlanta Metro Area Realtors (NAMAR): Member in good standing.

Georgia MLS: Graduate.

REALTOR(r): Code of Ethics graduate and continuing education.

Living With Diversity (NAR): Certified.

Coldwell  Banker University Technical Skills: Graduate.

Coldwell Banker University Fast Start: Graduate.

Neamiah Program: Certified.

Are you aware that 83% of buyers in today's market start with their search on the internet? Are you also aware that there is a difference between a realtor who has  passed the state licensing exam and a REALTOR(r) who has taken the time to take the Code of Ethics classes and maintain that Code of Ethics through continuing education? HUGE DIFFERENCE!!! Only graduates of the Code of Ethics continuing education can proudly wear the REALTOR(r) registration. And it is my job to continue my education as a REALTOR(r) in so many fields to make a difference for my sellers and buyers.

Whether you are a first-time buyer or seller, or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, Customer Service is my middle name and part of the guarantee I give as a Coldwell Banker real estate specialist and a REALTOR(r). I specialize in mid-range to higher-end homes in today's market for either sellers or buyers and have a hands-on approach to market trends in the area, which I share with my clients on a weekly basis. MY JOB is to make my clients feel at ease with either a purchase or a sale, as I want to make the transition as seamless as possible for them. Giving my clients as much feedback as possible about their listed home from other agents, as well as from the public, only serves to make the sale or purchase of a home go that more smoothly. KNOWLEDGE  IS POWER!  And with all the exposure of a home on the market that I can provide through Coldwell Banker, MLS, FMLS,  as well as other websites nationally and locally, for my sellers and purchasers, certainly makes that a true statement. MY JOB IS TO SELL HOMES,  NOT JUST LIST THEM!!!

Why not take the time to do your homework and find out why I am worth it, in order to sell or purchase your home!?!? I cannot go on the radio and guarantee to buy your home if it isn't sold because I don't make promises I cannot keep. I cannot promise you a flat-fee, discount listing and then never contact you again, because that isn't what I do. I PRICE YOUR HOME CORRECTLY AND MARKET IT TO SELL ... and keep in contact with you every week to let you know the market trends and what is going on with your listing. Negotiating skills, contracts and expertise in these fields are key.

"We would like to recommend the services of Marcy Hultquist of Coldwell Banker Atlanta, South Gwinnett office.  We chose Marcy as our REALTOR(r) for the sale of our home at 236 Wilton Drive in the City of Decatur, and she assisted us with unwavering enthusiasm and professionalism.  We were ready to downsize to a condominium, since our children were grown and gone from the 'nest'.

"Marcy's job was not an easy one.  First of all, we put our home on the market at the beginning of the real estate downturn.  Secondly, our home was large, on a double lot, within the City of Decatur (with historically high home prices). Marketing this property was a challenge, but we followed Marcy's knowledgeable recommendations and market analyses.

"Although we thought that our home might be on the  market for up to a year, Marcy presented a successful offer within six months. We went  through some counteroffers, with Marcy providing timely advice and negotiating skills through closing.  In the end, with Marcy's expert assistance, we sold our home for the right price and the right time.

"Again, we would recommend Marcy's experienced and professional services."

-Betty and Hank Spiker,  City of Decatur

"Marcy, Linda and I would like to thank you for all your efforts to work with is on the purchase of our new townhouse in Decatur.  Your patience, persistence and experience made all the difference in what turned out to be a much more difficult negotiation than we anticipated.

"You always approached the process with a good-natured sense of humor that made us feel like it was not just another commission, but that you were a friend, on our side and working for our best interests.

"When the time comes to sell my other property, you may be assured that we will be working with you. I have been recommending you to anyone I know in need of a real estate agent. I hope that you can find the time to stop over for a glass of wine and to see what we have done with the place in the short time we have been there."

Mark Minick, City of Decatur

"In my very first pursuit,  my idea of a home  included a  house with space for five other  people, a yard, public transit,  and peculiarly-arranged  living spaces.  Marcy quite competently found several living spaces that suited the requirements for all of us,  even when our requirements (and the number of  people) changed.   When we looked at the houses, there were a few odd ducks, but all of  them seemed close to what we were seeking.  She also suggested switching our search to include the possibility of condominiums and, while I was skeptical at first, it turned out  to be the best.  I'm currently living in a great condominium that's close to work,  still within my price range, and primed for increased value. Thanks,  Marcy!"

-Zachary Anderson, Talley Street, City of Decatur