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Listing your home is both an art and a science By: Eve Jones, Harry Norman Realtors So, you are ready to list your home for sale and you start by consulting with an agent or two. You may be tempted to use an agent that offers a discount commission structure, but careful, you may be jones shooting yourself in the proverbial foot. Whomever you decide to use, there are some details you should be tracking closely. First, your agent, who has so generously decided to take a cut in his/ her commission, may be cutting the other agent’s commission without your knowledge. For instance, your agent has contracted to sell your home at 5%, but are they still offering the selling (buyer’s) agent a full 3%? Or, are they
offering a 2.5% commission and discounting the buyer’s agent’s commission as well? Why would you care about what that other agent makes? You should care, because your home listing is competing against other listings who are likely offering a fee of 3%. How motivated will that buyer’s agent be to sell your home at 2.5% to their buyer with whom they have been driving around and showing homes for three solid months? This is the first, but not the only, way to shoot yourself in the foot. So, get that “co-op fee” in writing. Another important listing step often overlooked by sellers and agents is staging and preparing the home for the market. Not taking the time to make needed repairs, neutralizing paint colors, and arranging furniture for the optimal flow is going to cost you. Your agent should be the primary resource for the most effective prepping of your home for market. A critical part of the agent’s job is to walk through your
home and spend time honestly talking about improvements that will maximize your price. All of this takes planning, time and money, but can add lots of cash to your bottom-line. Another detail for listing your home concerns the marketing plan. The listing agent’s primary job is to market your property by presenting your home in the most positive light. Have you ever browsed home listings on-line and had a good laugh at the photos? It never ceases to amaze me how a home will be presented with really bad photography (and typos for that matter). It is as if they are trying their best to “not sell” the home. Make sure your agent emails your listing your once it is “live” so you can see for yourself how your home looks. And, every once in a while, go out and check on your listing to make sure you remain satisfied. Of course, good (preferably professional) photography is critical, but make sure your agent
provides you with a written plan for marketing your home as well. That plan should include pricing strategies, professional-looking collateral materials (brochures, upgrades, etc.), agent open houses, e-flyers, advertising, showing feedback follow-up and networking with agents active in the area. The last way to avoid shooting yourself in the foot is to confirm that your listing agent is a full-time Realtor with the right kind of experience to sell your home. Asking for his or her sales production and references is a good way to sift through those less qualified agents. Since your home is likely your largest investment, you don’t want to experience the frustration of working with an agent who sells homes “on the side.” Your agent needs to be available full-time throughout the transaction to best represent you and your interests. To protect your investment, remember to pay attention the details when choosing your real estate agent.
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Easy curb appeal One of the easiest but often overlooked enhancement to a house to improve the curb appeal is to add or update your exterior shutters. Historically exterior shutters served a purpose by offering light control, ventilation and protection from the elements. Today exterior shutters are mostly decorative. “Exterior shutters add the finishing touch to a house”, says Hennie DuPreez, CEO of Dupbel Millworks Inc. “But it is important that they are appropriately sized and look like they are supposed to be there.” Whether you’re adding or replacing shutters to add curb appeal or as part of a remodel, consider these tips from Dupbel Millworks Inc., one of the leading shutter manufacturers in North Georgia. Style: Make sure the style adds visual interest to the house, whether you choose traditional Raised panels, a Board and Batten style, Louvers or one of the more modern styles. Depending on the style you can make your house look more traditional, contemporary or modern. A reputable shutter provider will be able to help you choose the look you are trying to achieve. Size: One of the biggest mistakes people make with shutters is the size. It is important that the shutters are sized correctly for your windows, while taking into account the features of the house, obstacles that could be present, and the look you are trying to achieve. Your shutters are going to be mostly decorative, but make sure they are sized as if they would be functional and as if they belong there. Hardware: Traditionally shutters were attached to the window frames with hinges. Today hardware plays an important role in the appearance of your shutters. Various options are available depending on the style of the shutters and the type of windows. Adding hardware adds to the curb appeal and the authentic look. It also put the shutter at a slight angle, adding visual interest and creating better shadow lines that brings out the design features of the shutter style. Material: Exterior shutters are available in various material and you
need to find the right balance between price, how long they will last and the look you are trying to achieve. Vinyl shutters are typically the cheapest option for obvious reasons, wood looks great but do not necessary withstand the elements, and then you have various composite materials that could provide you with the authentic look and long lasting criteria. Installation: Make sure you are confident working on a ladder, or make sure you use a professional crew with the necessary insurance. The installation cost is typically in addition to the price of the shutters and hardware. Ensure there is a suitable mounting surface and that the window frames are in good shape before installation. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. Although we carry a series of shutters styles, we are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutters is custom made based on your house, windows and design. We use your house as our showroom, knowing very well how difficult it can be to see what a specific style of shutter will do the look of your home. We come to your house with samples and will help you to choose the perfect style of shutter for your house. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are proud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs and the volume from our commercial customers.
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A more eco–friendly home By: Kathy Weeks
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Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Alpharetta Are you ready to go green? All kinds of people are trying to be more eco-friendly, and what better place to start than in your own home? Here are some tips for creating
a greener home: 1.Make recycling easy. Set aside a space for your own recycling center and make sure everyone, down to the smallest tyke, uses it. Buy products with easily recycled packaging. Try to avoid containers that are made of combined materials (cardboard and plastic for example). 2. Buy eco-friendly cleaning products. Better quality and less expensive than in the past, these products can be found right in your neighborhood grocery store. Stay away from products that contain chemicals like petroleum, which take a hefty toll on the environment. You can even make your own,
with safe ingredients like baking soda, vinegar and olive oil. 3. Compost! Keep a coffee can under the sink to toss vegetable peels, egg shells, coffee grounds (but no animal products!) Use the resulting mix for fertilizer in your garden. 4. Use fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. Fluorescents last three to four times longer and have a lower impact on the environment. 5. Instead of vinyl flooring, consider using stone or other more durable materials that have a longer life cycle. 6. Clean your heating and cooling systems annually to make them more energy efficient. 7. Weatherproof windows and doors to keep out drafts and lower energy costs. 8. Don't use pesticides/herbicides on your lawn. Along with nitrogen fertilizer runoff, these are major water pollutants. 9. Lower your thermostat in the winter. Raise it in the summer. Save energy and reduce pollution in the process. 10. Dispose of old paint, chemicals and oil properly. Don't put batteries,
antifreeze, paint, motor oil or chemicals in the trash. Use proper toxic disposal sites. 11. Plant a tree. They store carbon dioxide and “scrub” the air. 12. Wash dishes by hand in a basin, and then use the dish water for outdoor gardens. 13. Plan to run all your errands at one time to save gas and cut pollution. Coldwell Banker Residential Bro-
kerage’s Alpharetta office has affiliated sales associates who are experts in Atlanta’s communities and can help you quickly turn your dream into reality. If you’ve been thinking of putting your house on the market, now is a great time. We have buyers searching for properties right now– we’d love to sell them your home! Contact our office today by calling 770-642-0399.
Alpharetta. $1,100,000 310 Lake Bend Court 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 5785287 Karen Salter 770.309.7309 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422
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Canton. $1,395,000 2120 Canton View 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 5793116 Charlcie Forehand 678.613.4422 Karen Salter 770.309.7309
Canton. $775,000 135 Arbor Shoals Drive 4BR/4.5BA FMLS: 5799199 Cynthia Chandlee 770.826.8276
Milton. $329,000 16163 Belford Drive 1.3+/- Acres FMLS: 5798616 Julie Allan 404.405.6908 Suzanne Close 770.335.1880
Milton. $990,500 13200 Bethany Road 4BR/3.5BA FMLS: 5782211 Cynthia Chandlee 770.826.8276
Milton. $995,000 3085 Haven Terrace 5BR/5BA FMLS: 5796614 Jeremy Aldridge 404.998.6922 Rony Ghelerter 703.899.6663
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Crye-Leike Real Estate Services raises $89,387 for United Way Nashville, Tenn. – Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm, concluded its 2016 United Way Workplace Campaign by raising a total of $ 89,387 companywide to support United Way agencies located in 29 counties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. Since becoming a partner with United Way in 1995, Crye-Leike, its sales associates and corporate staff companywide have contributed in excess of $800,000. “Our company’s partnership with United Way is a perfect philanthropic fit for our real estate company. By giving to United Way, Crye-Leike is investing in the communities we serve,” says Joyce E. Friedman, affiliate broker and vice president of corporate communications of Crye-Leike Real Estate Services who served as co-chair of Crye-Leike’s 2016 United Way Workplace Campaign. “We know that United Way’s board members and other volunteers safeguard the monies raised with a strin-
gent process for prioritizing needs, evaluating agencies and their programs and distributing funds to those agencies most deserving and in need,” says Friedman. “Their diligence produces results and allows United Way to make a positive impact on our neighbors like supporting people in crisis, enriching seniors’ lives, strengthening families, promoting health and independence and helping youth succeed.” Second only to the federal government, United Way is the largest provider of funding for health and human services in the nation. Crye-Leike (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is the nation's sixth largest residential real estate brokerage firm and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. It has a network of over 3,100 sales associates in 126 company-owned and franchise offices located throughout a nine-state Mid-South region in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Missouri.
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Flood insurance: Does your excuse hold water? Brought to you by: Karen Pate, SVP, Broker, Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Forsyth-Lake Lanier
your family finances." For most homeowners, that means looking into flood insurance. But does it make sense for everyone? Here are some of the most common misconceptions about flood insurance: "Flood is covered by my homeowners insurance policy." Typically, flooding is not covered by a homeowners insurance policy. Therefore, homeowners must purchase a separate policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from their insurer. If the homeowner does have flood insurance, it's important to regularly reevaluate it to ensure it provides adequate coverage. "Flood insurance is too expensive." To emphasize an earlier point, the average cost of a flood claim hovered around $46,000 from 2011 to 2015. The average annual premium for flood insurance in the U.S. is $650, according to NFIP. Do the math. "I don't live in a flood plain so I don't need flood insurance." The Federal Emergency Management Agency found that as many as 20 percent of flood claims come from moderate-to-low risk areas. These are areas in which lenders don't require the purchase of flood insurance. However,
(BPT) - We know the old saying: when it rains, it pours... and when it pours, it floods. It's easy to forget about how powerfully destructive water can be. In fact, nine out of 10 natural disasters include flood, pate making it the number one disaster in the United States according to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). However, only 15 percent of homeowners have flood insurance. From 2006 to 2015, total flood claims cost more than $1.9 billion per year and the average claim was more than $46,000 during that time. "Even just a few inches of water can cause thousands of dollars in property damage," says Corise Morrison, executive director of underwriting at USAA. "While it's possible to mitigate flood damage, complete prevention is nearly impossible. If you don't take the proper precautions, it can be devastating to
"less likely" doesn't equal "no risk." Complete this quick self-survey: "Does it rain where I am?" If the answer is yes, consider flood insurance because it can flood anywhere it rains. "Flood insurance won't provide me with the coverage I need anyway." It is true that the NFIP limits coverage of a single residence to $250,000 for the structure and another $100,000 for contents to the home, but they aren't the only source for coverage. Excess flood coverage can also be purchased above the $250,000 limit. "I'll just wait until it rains." Sorry to break this to you, but most insurers require a 30-day waiting period before a policy is effective. Unless your own forecasts rival the best science and technology have to offer, it might be wise to stick to the mantra, "better safe than sorry." The consequences for being ill prepared for a flood can be long lasting. Research and carefully weigh the risk to you and your property. Chances are that you'll find that it might be more reasonable than you thought. Visit USAA.com/flood for more tips and information on flood insurance and what to do before, during and after flooding occurs. You can also visit FEMA's Flood
Map Service Center for more information or to determine your flood risk. Karen Pate, SVP, Broker Harry Norman, REALTORS®, Forsyth/Lake Lanier 1664 Market Place Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041 770-497-2000
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• The Manor Golf and Country Club close by, 2.5 miles to Atlanta Hwy. (Hwy. 9), 6.5 miles to GA 400 and convenient to shopping, fine dining and entertainment • Community is bordered by the city of Alpharetta to the south, Forsyth County to the east and Cherokee County to the north and west
For more information, please call Frank Allen at 770-663-0027. CalAtlanticHomes.com
*Available only when you close on a To-Be-Built home in the ManorView community pursuant to a contract you sign on or between 3/1/17-3/31/17. The offer to pay closing costs does not include payment of prepaid taxes, property or mortgage insurance, or mortgage installments. Pre-payments of HOA assessments are typically subject to lender limits. Seller provided Use How You Choose credits may be applied to price reductions, closing costs, upgrades and options. Upgrades and options available solely through Seller’s Design Center. Availability of items may vary by community. Offer does not have any cash value. The combined value of seller incentives, credits and other seller contributions may exceed lender limits established for the loan program for which buyer qualifies. Buyer should ask his or her lender about the impact of such limits. Prices, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are artist conceptions. Hardscape, landscape and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. CAATL236