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Atlanta Real Estate Market Statistics – 2nd Quarter cont…

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

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1% off on your list price could be the difference between a quick sale (25 days on the market) and hybernating on the market for over 200 days!  1st quarter was 29 days on mkt for well the well priced homes – so the pace is picking up!

Statistics show that if you’re priced correctly the 1st time, you’ll sell in 25 days for 96.9% of list price – crazy, right?  I bet your neighbor didn’t tell you that the last time you talked Real Estate, and I know the news didn’t leak it…

However, if you miss on your pricing, even by a little, you could end up selling for 75% of original list price and torture yourself for months & months & months cleaning & praying, wondering what the problem is & why your home won’t sell. (more…)

Our Variable Listing Commission Structure is a “No Brainer” for our Sellers

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

In this market, you need the absolute assurance that we’re on YOUR team.  Our team is committed to providing the absolute best service possible, no matter what the curcumstances are or become.  We want you to know that we care about our clients as much as we care about our reputation – after all, each go hand-in-hand and the most POWERFUL advertising one can receive is “word of mouth.”

This is how the Kelly Sells Atlanta Team’s “No Brainer” Variable Commission Structure works for you:

We will ALWAYS provide you with a tailored marketing plan for YOUR home as well as a comparative market analysis (CMA) which will show you what your competition is and what you need to do to stay “ahead ”of or “in” the market and not “on” the market.  (click for a FREE market valuation on your home) 

As 4th quarter 2008 statistics have shown us, a well priced home will sell for an average of 96% of list price and in 31 days, we can get you the best possible price for your home while mimizing the carrying costs of sitting on the market for months.  Stats also show us that if you require a price reduction, it will take you 2-3 times longer to sell your home than if you get it right the 1st time.  Powerful stuff.

We’ll always work to provide you with the highest level of service possible, but just know that if you’re not satisfied, you can cancel your listing at any time with no hassle from our team.

Here’s how our “No Brainer” Variable Commission Structure works for you & how you benefit from our system:

6%: this is what we charge if another agent is representing the Buyer for your home.  Our marketing fee is a flat 3% and the Buyer’s Agent will receive the other 3%.

4.5%: This is where it gets interesting…if we find your Buyer and there’s no other agent involved, we’re not going to charge you the full 6%.  We’ll cut that to 4.5%, but still remain your Full Service Realtor.  We’ll write the purchase agreement and handle the inspection negotiations, etc, all the way to closing.  However, you receive the benefit of saving that 1.5%.  Not bad…right?

3%: If you happen to find a Buyer while out cutting the lawn or maybe at a neighborhood hang-out, chatting it up about how your house is on the market and you’ve got your eye on that bigger, better, newer dream house in the best school district around…then we’ll write the purchase and sale agreement, coordinate inspections and carry the contract all the way to the closing table – just as we would in the other 2 scenarios above…

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime to see how The Kelly Sells Atlanta Team can help YOU sell your home.

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Timing the “Bottom” of the Market? It’s just not possible…

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

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The rate of decline in # of homes sold had begun to slow during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2008 (vs. the same quarters of 2007), then sales slowed again in the 4th quarter of 2008…which is normal, but with the Real Estate market under a magnifying glass of late, don’t read too much into that particular stat because this happens every year. 

What you should come away knowing is that 2nd and 3rd quarters were showing an increase in sales #s and this is an indication that we’re bouncing around at the bottom of the market.  So if you’re looking to “time the bottom” be watching the clock closely.

 Basically…if you’re waiting for a deal…I think there’s one out there for you :-)

Let us know how we can help
- or visit us at KellySellsAtlanta.com…we’re ready when you are.

Atlanta Foreclosures For Sale!! HOT SHEET – Updated Daily!!

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

You’ve asked for it, so here it is…

Click here for all of the area’s FORECLOSURE LISTINGSUPDATED DAILY! 

Areas include Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Vinings and Decatur! Bookmark it and come back whenever, it’ll be there & it’ll be current.

More specific (or broad) area searches can be set up for you upon request…just email Aaron with what you’re looking for or if you’d like to schedule a showing…

>> enjoy!

“You want to be greedy when others are fearful.  You want to be fearful when others are greedy.”  Warren Buffet
Aaron & Kelly Allen

The Kelly Sells Atlanta Team
Real Estate Consultants
Keller Williams Realty Premier Atlanta
3365 Piedmont Rd, Suite 1050
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-863-8680 | F 866-298-8584
Aaron@KellySellsAtlanta.com
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If you happen to know of someone that’s thinking of Buying or Selling, we’re here to help.  Just email or call us w/ their contact info and we’d be honored to take absolute care of them.

Buckhead Village to be demolished!

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Plans are under way to start demolishing a section of Peachtree Road between Pharr and East Paces Ferry Roads.  This will be the first step towards turning the old Buckhead Village into a Rodeo Drive-like strip complete with luxury retailers ala Saks Fifth Avenue. 

Plans include a hotel, over 300 multi-family units and 350,000 square feet of retail space.  Phase 1 should be completed by November, 2009, says Ben Carter, founder and chairman of Ben Carter Properties LLC.

KW