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5 Tips to sell your home quickly Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty If you’re wanting to RAWLINGS take advantage of the current seller’s market, preparing your home to sell quickly is of the utmost importance. Luckily, you can speed up the selling process by following simple to-dos from industry experts and connecting with a real estate professional who can help you swiftly find a buyer. Putting the following five tips from Realtor.com into practice can help you ready your home before it hits the market and increase your chance of finding a buyer! Tidy Up and Declutter One advantage of this unprecedented time is that you can accomplish homeimprovement projects in a shorter time period. Before any listing photos are taken or buyers see your home, you must ensure that your living spaces have been cleaned and decluttered from

top to bottom. You can do so by wiping down surfaces, cabinets, drawers and kitchen appliances, checking walls for marks, organizing and decluttering rooms and thoroughly cleaning all floors throughout the home. This will create maximum curb appeal and excitement in a buyer, who may be more inclined to pay top dollar and write an offer more quickly. Stage Your Home By staging your home physically or virtually, buyers can truly imagine themselves living there. Currently, virtual staging might be the safest and easiest route, and it is certainly the most costeffective. One virtual staging resource is Curate by Sotheby’s International Realty™, our exclusive 3D, augmented and virtual reality app created by Google. Plus, buyers are able to buy staged furniture and décor products from vendor partners directly from our app! Hire a Professional Photographer First impressions are crucial, especially when your home’s listing photos are going to be viewed via social media, printed pieces, newspaper ads and other marketing materials. A professional

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photographer is equipped with the right tools to capture the best, brightest lighting, making your home looks as beautiful and inviting as possible. Also, unlike your smartphone camera, professional photographers have wide-angle lenses, which are capable of capturing entire rooms in your home. Make Your Home Available for Virtual Showings Making your home available for showings is important because it allows buyers and agents to view your property comfortably. Depending on your location, virtual showings may be the only option you have at the moment. Fortunately, modern technology makes this possible through platforms such as YouTube, Zoom, FaceTime, Matterport scans and other recording resources. Work with your real estate agent to determine the best option for you and your property. The Price is Right Curb appeal, staging, photos and

marketing are all crucial components of the sales process; however, having the correct price for your home is the key factor that closes a contract. This can be tricky to do, which is why finding a knowledgeable real estate agent is so vital. By working with a REALTOR®, they can help you determine the ideal price based on your home’s age, updates, square footage, location, etc. Listing your home at an accurate price will surely speed up the selling process! The real estate market is still very strong, especially going into the bustling spring season. Implementing and following these tips will prepare your home to be listed, and they will decrease your property’s days on market. If you need assistance preparing and selling your home, the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty team would be happy to help! Please give us a call at 770.442.7300.

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Healthy living Ignite immunity, clean naturally NAPSI — If you’re among the increasing number of Americans keen on natural solutions to boost immunity these days, you may be glad to know the answer may be right in your refrigerator — or should be. Loaded with vitamin C and zinc, and with key antioxidant qualities, Limoneira Lemons can play a vital role in helping the immune system adapt to new threats and conditions. Experts have cited lemons as a way to “reduce the risk of complications from a cold or flu, and reduce inflammation in the body.” Experiments have also found that lemon juice can destroy the bacteria of malaria, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid and other deadly diseases. Lemons are also a boon to any kitchen or DIY beauty routine‚Äîplus, they’re a handy sustainability tool. Use them to make life simpler without investing in potentially toxic chemicals or overpriced solutions. In fact, beyond their immunity-boosting benefits, lemons provide natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties that let you clean and disinfect your home, naturally. Here’s how to create a useful allpurpose cleaner for your kitchen and bathroom that can help your house smell spring fresh all year: Combine equal parts lemon juice and water in a spray bottle. You can use it nearly anywhere. For wood surfaces, create a polish by mixing one cup of olive oil and one-half cup of lemon juice. Test it first on a small spot. For other “green cleaning” with lemon tips, visit www.Limoneira.com/cleaning.

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Replacing fear with facts Our homes are our safe haven. Aren’t you glad home values don’t go up and down like the stock market? Americans have always valued home ownership in good and bad times. During this time of “Economic Quarantine”, I thought we GRIFFIN would look to the financial side of the real estate transaction and interview Max Kallos, President of Liberty Home Mortgages, LLC, a leading Atlanta mortgage broker. What activity are you seeing now? “People are still out there buying and selling homes; however volume has expectedly dropped off some. We have seen a spike in refinancing requests as rates have come down. We anticipate that banks will become more conservative as funds/liquidity tightens up.” Does the Prime rate affect mortgage rates? “Mortgage rates can react to a Fed announcement of a rate cut; however they aren’t tied together. For consum-

ers, Prime rate changes affect credit cards and variable rate second mortgages.”

What do mortgage rates look like today? “The mortgage market is volatile right now and changing hourly. Consumers should have their application in and ready to lock-in a rate when a deal comes across. You can get a great deal right now-it just takes hitting it at the right time.” What are you hearing from other real estate agents? “There is optimism and positivity everywhere, which is great to hear. Agents are working hard to serve their clients in this environment. They know the clientele sitting on the sidelines for the next 30-60 days will be back in the game come Summer, along with the rest of the expected Summer buyers”. Let’s eagerly anticipate the “All Clear” announcement. I am forecasting a tremendous rebound- addressing the pentup demand for home purchases. Dan Griffin, Broker/Realtor, Keller Williams First Atlanta, 770-8432175, dangriffinadvisors@kw.com

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Perspective

• Insist on a cutting-edge marketing plan that includes a strategy for promoting your home across all channels including print, digital and social. • Work with a REALTOR® and brokerage that has an established network of agents who are responsive and supportive in showing and promoting your home.

The real estate market has been busy in Atlanta and especially in our North Fulton area — the spring market is here! Even with a volatile stock market, and the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we see buyers active in the marketplace in all price points and areas. We realize it’s not “business as usual,” but people still need to buy and sell houses during extraordinary times just as they do in normal times and we are here, ready to help. We are well-equipped to show homes virtually, to work with lenders and closing attorneys virtually and have the experience and know-how to help navigate these uncharted waters successfully. What works when buying or selling real estate? With decades of experience, we have seen every type of market. The Cueny Team knows what it takes to get our clients the highest sales price in the shortest amount of time when selling their home, and how to help buyers successfully navigate the negotiation process and get to the closing table smoothly. We have helped thousands of clients over the years buy and sell real estate, and

we want to share some of our helpful hints and suggestions with you. Tips for selling your home in the spring real estate market • Hire a professional stager who will ensure your home photographs and shows perfectly.

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The Real Estate Market So how is the market? Here are a few key points to consider about the current Atlanta area real estate market: • January saw a 13% increase in the number of homes sold versus the same time last year, with the average sales price hovering around $311,000 - a number that has been steadily increasing. • Inventory in Atlanta is down about 5% over 2019 and we currently have the lowest percentage (4%) of distressed properties in the metro area since 2012. • The population of metro Atlanta is projected to reach about 6.5 million in 2020. Statistically, 46% of buyers are Millennials, 37% Gen-Xers, and 17% Baby Boomers. Generational wealth and personal wealth across all demographics combined with affordable prices means there are favorable conditions in place for a market where everyone can participate.

Interest Rates Mortgage rates are at an all-time low! According to Freddie Mac, which started tracking rates in 1971, the interest rates being offered now are the lowest on record. As an example, one year ago, the average rate for a 30-year mortgage was around 4.41% - more than a full point higher than today’s average interest rate. Our Team Is Growing The Cueny Team works hard to serve our clients and provide an exceptional level of service every day. With that as our mission, we are excited to announce that we are expanding our team to include Angela Miller who brings over 14 years of real estate experience as a successful, top-producing REALTOR® working throughout the metro Atlanta area with buyer and seller clients. Angela focuses on the North Atlanta markets and currently resides in Milton with her family. The Cueny Team cares about our clients and the real estate market. We are here to advise our clients and help them make smart real estate decisions. Real estate will continue to be an economic driver in our communities, and we are here to guide you in a safe and responsible manner when you are ready to buy or sell. Let’s talk more. We look forward to connecting with you —

Gone Virtual By MICHELLE WILSON Wilson Legal, PC You may be working from home today. Most employers have prepared employees to work from home or are in the process of doing so. How are companies WILSON making the transition and what has been successful? We will be doing a webinar next week, Thursday, April 2nd at 1:00pm about going virtual as a law firm with time for questions and answers. Just as a teaser I’m happy to share that we’ve done our first official signing from a client’s front yard. We want you to know that we are open, we have a plan, and we are always open to suggestions because we know that many of you are facing the same challenges – like how to keep your children busy enough so that you can get on the phone. We get it and we want to help. All of our regularly scheduled workshops will be done virtually as well using Zoom. It’s easy – just a link to click or a phone number and access code to dial. Call today to reserve your spot in our

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Brand New Luxury Rentals for 55+ At a recent meeting of the National Association of Home Builders a developer shared that the fastest growing rental market in the country right now is the 55+ Baby Boomer market. People no longer feel the need to “keep up with the Joneses” with many deciding to downsize their homes to upsize their freedom to start checking things off their bucket list now that the kids are out of the house. What developers have recently realized is the 55+ market needs an overhaul as it is often perceived as “assisted living” which could not be further from the truth. The new 55+ renter is still working, has discretionary income and has reached a point in life where they no longer want the mortgage or maintenance, rather they want to travel, volunteer or pursue their passions which often time might have been put on the back burner to raise their family. Evoq Town Flats in Johns Creek was conceived as a luxury rental option unlike anything currently on the market. The goal was to provide condominium-quality rentals with a boutique feel and resort-level amenities, including a self-serve Tap Room with beer & wine selections, heated saltwater pool, concierge services, 2 Guest Suites for friends and family, even Peloton bikes and On-Demand Fitness. In addition, knowing the level of luxury our residents are coming from, we put just as

much detail into the flats, offering 23 unique floor plans which include spacious 5-piece master bath suites, stainless appliances including 5-burner gas ranges, 11’ ceilings, even a wine-refrigerator in certain floor plans. If you are ready to “evoke” what’s next for you, give us a call at 770-869-2785 or visit www.evoqliving.com and schedule a time to come see all that EVOQ Town Flats can offer you.

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Stay Home. Stay Informed.

Winter is coming, again … By NATALIE VANHOOK Keller Williams North Atlanta There is a thaw in the air as we move past the holiday season. With that comes an increased number of sellers putting their houses on the market. If you have thought about listing your house, now is the time, especially if you are considering downsizing. We have seen interest rates recently fall to decade lows. This is driven by investors flocking to the relative safety of treasuries. This flight to safety signals that investors understand there is an impending slowdown in the economy. They are right to be fearful of this given everything going on right now. These

past few weeks have seen a historic number of new unemployment claims, with some economists talking about the US facing a depression, not a recession. That means timing is imperative right now. Falling rates equal smaller mortgage payments, increasing the potential pool of buyers. The math changes during a recession, however. During a recession, credit tightens and the number of buyers shrinks, causing housing prices to fall. Selling now ensures you will benefit from rising house prices before any adverse housing price movements and credit markets tighten. If you are considering listing, I would love to help you take advantage of the current housing market.

The spring real estate market is normally known to be the busiest season for home buying and selling across Metro Atlanta. Buyers and sellers alike notice increased competition and an increase in available properties. Despite these unprecedented times we currently find ourselves in, people will continue to buy and sell real estate for many reasons. With incredible technology, innovative partnerships with vendors and closing attorneys, new systems in place and committed, unwavering leadership, I will continue to do everything I can to ensure your real estate needs are met – all the while, closely monitoring and assessing things as they evolve, staying up-to-date with our market’s MLS statistics, interest rates and financial market trends, so I can answer your most pressing questions.

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