Atlanta Real Estate Video Blog with Melida Potts of Potts Realty

When is the Best Time to Sell Your Atlanta Home?

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Thanks again for taking a look at my blog. Today's topic is all about home selling, more specifically, when the best time to sell a home is.

We have two major seasons here in Atlanta, spring/summer and fall/winter. The spring/summer market always has a lot more activity, but also a lot of competition for your home in a market that can become crowded. On the other hand, the fall/winter season does have fewer buyers, but also far less competition. Your home is more likely to stand out in this market.

So with neither season having a distinct advantage, when is the best time for you to sell? Well, we have 3 questions for you to answer before you make the decision.

When do you need to sell your home?
Do you know what your next step will be after you sell?
When will the house be ready to sell?

Once you have answers to those 3 questions, you know it's time to sell. Don't wait too long, however. Interest rates on mortgages are expected to rise this year, and could affect what kind of buyers are out there in the market for your home.

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. We'd be glad to help you out however we can.

What's the Easiest Way to Get Approved for a Loan?

In the past year, we have seen historically low interest rates and a ton of brand-new, low-down payment financing options for mortgages. While the rates are still low and affordable, the biggest hurdle some people have to overcome is actually getting qualified for a loan.

We want to make sure you get approved from the start, so we have compiled a list of 3 fundamental requirements that you will need to qualify for a loan. If you take care of these 3 things, there is a great chance that you are on your way to buying a new home. Here they are:

You must have a steady income, and no job changes in the last 2 years.
Your credit score must be high. Generally, a score over 650 is good, but a lot of programs require scores in the 700's.
You need to be able to afford a down payment, which can be anywhere from 3% to 20% of the home price.

If you have any questions for us, be sure to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

What Wll the Market Look Like in 2015?

Hello again, and thanks for joining me. Now that 2014 is over with, what do we expect for real estate in 2015? Here are four predictions I have about what we will be seeing in the real estate market over the year:

1. Interest rates will remain low
I don't think the feds can, or will, increase interest rates by much this year, if at all.

2. Inventory levels will stay the same
Builders are reluctant to build too much right now, and people who don't need to sell, won't. Levels may rise a tad, but only until the market is stabilized.

3. Sales will vary by neighborhood
This one is a given, as homes in good school districts are going to have higher prices on them.

4. Prices flatlining
Because we are seeing an increase in inventory, prices will likely be flatter than they were in 2014.

Thanks for checking our blog today. If you'd like a report on what the market looks like in your specific neighborhood, make sure to give me a call, or send me an email. Thank you again, and happy 2015 to you!

About Melida

Melida Has 24 Years in Atlanta real estate. Selling over 1,000 Homes, with more than $100 million in sales. That is more than 14 times that of the average agent in Atlanta. Melida has sold in all types of markets – up market, down market, flat market. You get more product & market knowledge, more accurate pricing, proven market strategies, and stronger negotiating power.

Melida’s average market time has been 25 days compared to the Atlanta agents average of 149 days on the market. When you’re serious about selling fast nobody sells homes faster than Melida. Melida sells 3 homes in the same amount of time it takes the typical agent to sell one. List to sales price ratio is 94.4%. For example, for every $100,000, Melida will get $94,400 for you.

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Melida Potts
Your Professional Atlanta Realtor
The Potts Realty Team

1733 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

770-396-6100
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www.homes-4-atlanta.com

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Greg - "We had good results when we worked with Potts Realty. I worked more with Cindy, but Melida actually found us the house. They were very responsive and whenever we needed anything or would call, they actually responded right away. "

Brita - "They were very efficient. I got my home sold fairly quickly and they kept on their promises. There was an instance where we got 2 offers on the same day and before I could even call them back Cindy, who works with Melida, called both parties and asked them for their highest and best offers so she was really on the ball for that."

Dianne - "I had excellent results with Potts Realty! They gave me good advice and was able to sell the home that had been on the market for 4 years within a month! She aggressively went out and sold it and was able to get the offer within $5,000 of our asking price. She always kept us updated and everything ran smoothly!"

Rick - "They got a fair number of people coming in to look at the house and they did everything it took to make it happen. They had signs, all the advertising, and I really didn’t have to be involved. In looking for a house, they were very good at finding places that met my criteria. They had everything done so quickly!"

Sandy - "I thought Potts Realty did a very good job and I was pleased with the whole process. I was completely happy with them."

Tony - "I was very happy with them. They were informative and I couldn’t have asked for anything else. They were just there when I needed them. Years ago, Melida came to my house and told me that I should tear up my carpet and finished the floor so I did and I think that’s what sold the house."

Mary - "We had a good listing experience and it only took about 9 days to sell it. The first people that looked at the house liked it but they had a hitch and changed their mind. They ended up coming back about 2 or 3 days later and bought it. I had used a different Realtor about a year and a half before, but I was very satisfied with Potts Realty."