Toni Adcock
Name
Toni Adcock
Company
RE/MAX Lake Martin Properties
E-mail
Contact Toni Adcock (RE/MAX Lake Martin Properties)
Website
http://www.toniadcock.com
Office Phone
(256) 825-9991
Cell Phone
(256) 234-1327
Fax
(256) 825-6586
Address
7674 Hwy 49 South, Dadeville, AL, 36853
Description
Cabins to Castles, it all starts here...Toni Adcock specializes in Alabama real estate for Lake Martin, Dadeville, StillWaters, Alexander City, Eclectic, Equality, and Jackson's Gap.

About Toni:

I wasn't born at Lake Martin, but I got here as quick as I could!  Living at Lake Martin is wonderful and it's great to share the "Crown Jewel of the South" with others.  This is a resort, second home, and retirement area.  No one HAS to buy property at Lake Martin - they WANT to and my job is to help them find the cabin or the castle of their dreams!  As a full time resident, I can provide detailed insight and information to my customers.

Prior to my real estate career, I worked in the airline industry - as a flight attendant, a reservations agent, and I handled complaints!  My best skill - I'm a good listener.  I'm not afraid to ask questions or to say I don't know but I'll find out!  Buyers come to Lake Martin from all over the country.  Working with people from out of state presents some special problems; so, the internet and email are helpful.  However, I have called clients to tell them "I've found exactly what you want - come now!"  Not only have they travelled long distances, they bought the one I suggested.

Areas of Expertise

Education is important.  My REALTOR® designations include the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Resort & Second-home Property Specialist (RSPS) and I'm an Associate Broker.  

Tips for Buyers and Sellers

Tips for Buying A Home
Let's talk about Priorities. Before you instruct your REALTOR® to find exactly the right property, make sure you know what is important to you.
1. Location, Location, Location (Some rules never change whether you're buying a lakehouse/second home or permanent residence)

  • Consider the importance of view, deep water, protected cove or "slough", steep or flat lot, beach, seawall, boat ramp and pier.
  • Do you want a cabin or a castle? Someone has to clean it!
  • Maintenance can be an issue if you're a "weekender."
  • The property should "fit" your family.
  • Make sure you want to drive home to this "home" every time.
  • Make sure you're proud to have your friends, family, and co-workers over for dinner or a weekend.
  • No "deal" on earth is worth your embarrassment or excuses over why you're where you are. Don't settle for less.

2. The Art of Compromise

  • Who really needs to compromise... Everybody.
  • There is no perfect house; every house will need some change to be "just right" for you.
  • Remember your basic priorities, don't lose a great house over the details.
  • Cosmetics are just cosmetics. Paint and carpet can make a whole new world!

3. Surroundings

  • Your peaceful enjoyment is important.
  • Look at neighboring homes.
  • Find out the time & distance to stores, schools, church, etc.

4. The Buck stops here

  • Have your financing in order before you shop. Have your REALTOR® refer you to top lenders.
  • Ask your agent to prepare a market analysis on your target home - get a recommendation for fair market value. If you negotiate toward that number you're in good shape.
  • Remember that the same house costs you more as interest rates increase.

5. Don't mess around

  • Have your REALTOR® assist you in becoming educated in the market - know the areas.
  • After you've compared several homes that fit, narrow the choices to the best.
  • DON'T lose the best choice by procrastinating - if it's the best one for you, it's probably the best one for a competing buyer.

Tips for Selling Your House
Let's do a reality check. Before you invite potential buyers into your home you'd better take a critical look at your property. Many of the improvements you can make to get ready involve few $$ and lots of elbow grease so there are no excuses!
Stick to basics and you'll be ok. Ask your professional REALTOR® to critique your home and to help you with staging for maximum results.
1. What do buyers want? Clean, bright, light, neutral!

  • "de-personalize": eliminate clutter & too many family photos
  • ever been in a model home? Try to look like that!
  • don't distract buyers with an overload of "stuff"
  • clean windows and screens, doorways and trim
  • touch up paint where needed

2. Does "Curb Appeal" matter? Absolutely !

  • keep your yard mowed, edged, and bushes neatly trimmed
  • add fresh mulch
  • move bikes, toys, and trash cans to an out-of-sight location
  • keep porches & overhangs swept and clean - get rid of the spiderwebs

3. Do buyers look at the garage? Afraid so?.

  • clean out ... throw away ... de-clutter
  • wash the windows
  • neatly store the boxes that you've filled from de-cluttering inside!
  • organize tools, etc. the way you meant to do when you moved in

4. The "Inside" Tour

  • scour bathrooms from top to bottom
  • eliminate everything stored on top shelves and floors of closets
  • clear your kitchen countertops, take magnets, etc. off the frig
  • check out baseboards and dust-covered paddle fans
  • clean out cabinets beneath kitchen & bathroom sinks
  • keep window blinds open and interior lights on during showings