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Wishing All Mothers A Very Special Day!
May 11th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
I wanted to wish all Grandmothers, Mothers, and Mothers-To-Be a very Special Day!
May the Lord continue to bless you in this most important role you have in the lives of our children. We couldn’t possibly do it without you. We love you dearly.
Make it a Very Special Mothers Day!
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Another North Georgia Mountain Cabin Sold!
May 7th, 2008Categories: Happy Folks reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
I consider myself very fortunate to have crossed paths with Mark and Wendy. They came into the office looking for their get-a-way to the North Georgia Mountains. After looking for several days, I was able to find them a Cabin For Sale in one of the most highly desirable developments in all of Fannin County, Mountain High. Below you will find Mark and Wendy’s personal thoughts of the Real Estate Services that I provide to each and everyone of my clients. Also, the picture was actually taken from the North Georgia Mountain Cabin that they purchased. Thank You for taking the time to take a read what these Happy Folks have to say!
In 2007, my wife and I decided to invest in North Georgia Mountain Property. After many months of research we decided on the Blue Ridge, Georgia area. We researched the internet for several months to get an idea of available properties and visited Blue Ridge for a long weekend of “looking around”. Our intent was to explore the area ourselves and deal directly with a seller. After a day or two of “exploring”, we soon realized we needed help. We not only wasted a lot of time looking for properties, but we were sure to be missing properties that we did not pick up on the net. We decided to enlist a real estate professional for guidance. We stopped by Keller Williams Realty in Blue Ridge and that’s where we met Chad Lariscy. We realized from the start that Chad had all the characteristics we were looking for: Professionalism and Courtesy, Experience in the Blue Ridge Real Estate Market, Expert Knowledge of Blue Ridge and Surrounding Areas, Key Contacts in the Community, and Great Advise regarding location, areas of interest and potential rental management companies. Chad helped us through the entire process from identifying several properties that met our criteria (we were very picky), spending several days with us touring properties and discussing alternatives, negotiating with the seller of the property we identified, completing all contracts and paper work, and eventually arranging and attending the closing of the property. He literally did it all. We were amazed at how smoothly the entire process went. With Chad’s help, we now have a wonderful Mountain Property that we will enjoy for years to come. I would highly recommend Chad to anyone looking for property in the North Georgia Mountains. Chad’s friendly nature combined with his excellent knowledge of the area and real estate professionalism makes him THE CHOICE in real estate assistance in Blue Ridge.
Mark and Wendy Eskew
Thank You so very much Mark and Wendy. I am very grateful.
If you or someone you know is thinking about choosing a lifestyle in the North Georgia Mountains, please contact me, I would really like to talk with you. I can be reached at 706.633.8186 or just shoot me an email at ChadL@KW.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Make it a GREAT day!
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Do I Really Need To Use A Real Estate Agent?
May 7th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS, Professional Associate reVIEWS
Byron Wyndham of Wyndham & Associates often comes up on The Front Porch to share his Views on Real Estate Law and his vast experience in the Real Estate industry. This article talks about why you should use a Realtor when searching for your next North Georgia Mountain Cabin For Sale in Ellijay, Blue Ridge or Blairsville.
I have written in this blog about how business practices differ in the mountains than in many metropolitan areas. Today, I want to address an issue that is present in both the North Georgia Mountains and in more urban areas. I often hear the question, “Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house?”.
The easy answer is “Yes, why don’t you go ahead and use an agent since it won’t cost you anything because the Seller pays the agent’s commission.” While that statement is true, an agent does more than simply find a Buyer a property that the Buyer wants to buy.
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Go Green On Earthday 2008 In A Few Easy Steps
April 22nd, 2008Categories: North Georgia Community reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
The Following Information is compliments of The Home Depot and the ECO Options available at The Home Depot in Blairsville and Blue Ridge Georgia, as well as all across North America and many other countries.
With Simple Greenscaping practices you can save time and money while protecting the environment. How? Save time by landscaping with plants that require less watering and feeding. Save money by eliminating unnecessary water and chemical use. Protect the environment by conserving water supplies, using chemicals properly and only when necessary, and reduce yard waste by recycling yard trimmings into free fertilizer. Learn more at EPA.GOV/GREENSCAPES.
THERE ARE MORE POLLUTANTS INSIDE THAN THERE ARE OUTSIDE
In fact, indoor pollutant levels can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels. The most efficient way to reduce pollutants? Use an electrostatic air filter in your heating and cooling system. Read the rest of this entry »
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North Georgia Mountain Real Estate March 2008 Market Report
April 16th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Market reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
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Welcome - The Oaks at Blue Ridge - An Active Adult Community
April 4th, 2008Categories: Blue Ridge Georgia Real Estate reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
A low-maintenance active adult neighborhood, The Oaks is located five minutes from downtown Blue Ridge Georgia and is walking distance to Tammen Park and the Toccoa River. The nature trail invites bike riders and strollers alike. Paved roads, city water and sewer. It’s all here at The Oaks.
The Oaks at Blue Ridge is a 55 and over gated community. There are 24 homes planned for Phase One with 60 total at completion. Lake Blue Ridge is close-by, as well as theRiverstone Medical Campus and Fannin Regional Hospital is less than 5 miles.
At The Oaks, we’ve focused on feature and paid attention to detail to make living here a pleasure. From the front gate to your front door, this over 55 active adult retirement community creates a beautiful setting to come home to. Outside your home, will be a community center and covered pavillion available to all members. Near the pavillion will be the outdoor BBQ grills, a stone fireplace and picnic tables to enjoy friends and family in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
This over 55, active adult, low maintenance community is located again in the small town of Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Mountains. Serene, quaint and charming. The Oaks is located only 2 hours north of Atlanta, 30 miles from Murphy, North Carolina and 85 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Come Celebrate The Times Of 
Your Life
This is a very unique property here in Blue Ridge. We have very few communities in the mountains that offer the ammenities that The Oaks can offer. If you should have any questions or concerns, or you would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to call me at 706.633.8186 or you can email me at ChadL@KW.com. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn a little more about The Oaks.
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Agency Relationships……Do You Understand Them?
March 23rd, 2008Categories: North Georgia Cabin Buyer's reVIEWS, North Georgia Cabin Seller's reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
It’s important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transaction. It is equally as important for you to know what agency relationship it is that you have with your salesperson or agent. If it has not been explained to you in a way that you fully understand, or you just simply do not know what type of agency relationship it is that you have, or if any, then you need to stop and ask before moving forward with your agent.
I suppose that every agent has their own way of working with customers.
I myself like to build a good rapport with my customers, and build a relationship in which I have instilled enough trust in both my knowledge and my abilities to perform the fiduciary duties that are expected of me.
Once I have built that relationship, I then explain the types of agency relationships and make sure that they fully understand all of them. At this point, I am comfortable enough to ask for the customer to now become my client. Once a customer agrees to become a client, the proper paper work is filled and signed, and an agency is then created between the principal (client) and the brokerage. Below are great explanations of the types of relationships you can expect to exist in a real estate transaction and the expectations of those agency relationships.
Seller’s Representative (Seller’s Agent)
A seller’s agent is hired by and represents the seller. All fiduciary duties are owed to the seller. The agency relationship usually is created by a listing contract. In the state of Georgia, ALL agents represent the Seller as either the Agent or Sub-Agent unless they have a Buyer’s Agency with a client.
We as Agents are still obligated to be Honest and Truthful to all parties involved in a transaction.
Agents do however act faithfully and efficiently to their clients. Agents must put the principals best interests above all others including the agent’s own; and agents must NOT reveal confidential information to anyone. Confidential information could be a divorce situation, financial constraints, and other information that is confidential to the client and would NOT be to be disclosed. We do however have a duty to disclose to the principal (client) ALL relevant and material information, Read the rest of this entry »
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I Don’t Believe It Has Any Square Feet?
March 17th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Cabin Buyer's reVIEWS, North Georgia Cabin Seller's reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS
I will never forget that one beautiful summer like Thanksgiving day at Maw’s house. We had just sat down for the feast, and then there was a knock at the door. We weren’t too sure who it was, and after a few seconds passes by, my mom asks me to go see who it is. Well, we had forgotten all about the sign in the front of the house that read…For Sale By Owner. Can you believe that my Grandmother’s house was once a FSBO? Anyway, I remember the conversation between Maw and the potential home buyer going something like this…
Buyer: Hello mam, sorry to bother you on Thanksgiving day.
Maw: Oh, that’s okay.
Buyer: Can I ask you a few questions, I wouldn’t want to just barge in on you, it being Thanksgiving and all.
Maw: Sure…..that’ll be fine.
Buyer: How many bedrooms does your home have?
Maw: It’s got 4….yeah, it has 4 bedrooms….3 upstairs and 1 downstairs.
Buyer: How many bathrooms?
Maw: It’s got 2…..yeah there are 2 bathrooms in my home.
Buyer: Well….can you tell me how many square feet your home has?
Maw: Uhhhh……mmmmm…..sir….it doesn’t have any square feet!
I thought I was going to die laughing along with the potential buyer, Maw just because we were, and everyone else that was there on such a memorable Thanksgiving Day. Read the rest of this entry »
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Do You Have Gas? Or Do You Have To Pay For It?
March 7th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Cabin Buyer's reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS, Professional Associate reVIEWS
It has been a while since we have heard from one of my associates, Byron Wyndham. This is not at all his fault, I have to take most, if not all of the blame. He actually sent me the article for this post several weeks ago. Byron is a Real Estate attorney here in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Should you have any legal questions pertaining to North Georgia Real Estate, you should give the good folks at J. Byron Wyndham & Associates a call. Their number is 706.258.6222.
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It is often used for the furnace, hot water heater, stove, clothes dryer, gas grill and the generator. You don’t often think about the propane because the gas company usually has you on a regular schedule and the tank is just filled. You may not be aware of the gas company having been at your house until you get the bill for the refill.
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TOP STORY : Where Are All of the Buyers?
March 4th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Cabin Buyer's reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS, Realtor reVIEWS
Keller Williams Realty International came out with a great article this week concerning Buyers, and why most are just not willing to pull the trigger on buying a home in today’s market.
I know that activity has made a positve move over the past several weeks. Emails are coming in and the phones are beginning to ring again. Boy….is it a good thing to hear those phones ringing again! This is great information that I wanted to get out to North Georgia Mountain Real Estate Buyer’s and Investors. Whether you are looking to buy in Blue Ridge, Blairsville or Ellijay, I hope that you find this information very useful.
It’s time to get potential home-owners to go ahead and buy in this so-called “buyer’s market”
While today’s market plays to their advantage, buyers, who should be swooping in to make the most of reduced housing costs and favorable interest rates, are sitting by, waiting.
It is up to you, as a competent and informed real estate agent, to mobilize your potential buyers to invest in home ownership now. When the market turns, today’s bargains will be yesterday’s missed opportunities.
While it is conceivable that home prices may drop further, it is likely that these decreased prices will be accompanied by increased financing costs due to rate cuts by the Fed. This means that any money saved on paying less for a house in a few months time will be offset by your client having to pay off their mortgage at a higher interest rate making “playing the waiting game” a waste of time (and very little fun). Read the rest of this entry »
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