March Highlights
* 14% increase in available inventory from February affecting every price level except over $3 million.
* Distress sales (foreclosures or short sales) continue to make up more than 50% of all pending sales.
* Average days on market (time required to sell) fell 15% from February.
* Volume of closed sales increased 40% from February.
With the drop in property values over the past few years, the chances are pretty good that your property tax bill is larger than it should be, costing you hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars. If you are interested in lowering your property tax obligation you need to act fast – the deadline for filing a Property Tax Return ends on April 1, 2012.
I love gadgetry. And when it enables me to provide better service or value to my clients, I really love it. Enter MobileZen, the brainchild of former Atlanta attorney, Lawrence Kasmen. MobileZen allows us to create robust, yet very fast loading, web site of your home. And here’s the best part; no more empty flyer boxes! Instead of old-fashioned paper flyers, potential buyers can quickly access your mobile web site using their smart phone. They can view photos, video, details about your home and even download useful documents such as the Sellers Disclosure Statement and more.
Since we were young, we’ve all been told, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression”. That was good advice then and it’s still particularly appropriate when it comes to presenting your home to potential buyers. Here are several simple things that can help make a great first impression:
Several years ago, Forbes published an article identifying five reasons why an unsold home is likely overpriced. Their insight is as relevant today as it was when the article was written.
Harry Norman Realtors Associate Broker, Greg Lyles, represented Intown Builders Group in the sale of this $4 million speculative home in the Mount Paran / Northside area of Buckhead. The home was sold well before completion and over $1 million above the asking price.
Intown Builders Group President, Tony Reaves, had this to say; “Greg has demonstrated that he is certainly one of the most knowledgeable and competent brokers in Atlanta.”
Harry Norman Realtors Associate Broker, Greg Lyles, represented the builder in the successful sale of this $2.6 million custom home on Burdette Trail near Chastain Park.
Harry Norman Realtors Associate Broker, Greg Lyles, represented the builder, Intown Builders Group, in the sale of this speculative home on Mount Paran Parkway in the Mount Paran / Northside area of Buckhead.