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Buying a Home in Atlanta: Avoid These Common Mistakes
“In the fast-paced Atlanta housing market, understanding the seller's needs and staying confident in your choices can make all the difference.” - Mellanda Reese
Buying a Home in Atlanta: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Buying a home in Atlanta can be both exciting and stressful. With so many buyers competing for properties, it’s essential to avoid some common pitfalls to get your offer accepted. Here are five things you should NOT do during the home buying process.
Not Knowing What the Seller Wants
In Atlanta’s competitive market, understanding what the seller wants is crucial. Beyond the price, sellers consider many other factors. A good agent will help you discover these needs. For example, a seller might need a rent-back option to have more time to move or a quick close to buy their next home. The more you can cater to their needs, the more appealing your offer becomes.
Second-Guessing Yourself
It’s natural to feel anxious about such a significant purchase, but second-guessing yourself can cost you the home. Make sure you have a clear list of your wants and needs, and understand your financial situation. Trust your decisions and act confidently to avoid losing out on your dream home because of indecision.
Staying with an Agent Who is Not a Good Fit
Having the right agent is crucial. Your agent should understand your needs, listen well, and communicate effectively. They will negotiate on your behalf in one of the biggest purchases of your life. If your agent isn’t a good fit, it’s okay to find someone who is.
Asking for Too Much
You don’t want to come off as demanding. Asking the seller for too many extras can be off-putting. Be fair and courteous in your negotiations. Sometimes, letting the seller keep a few items, like an upgraded refrigerator, can make your offer more attractive and help you secure the home.
Waiving Inspections
In a hot market, waiving contingencies like inspections might seem tempting to make your offer stand out. However, this can be risky. Skipping inspections can lead to costly issues down the road. Always make sure you understand the condition of the home you’re buying to avoid unexpected expenses.
If you’re a homebuyer and want more information about Atlanta homes for sale, feel free to reach out. I’m Mellanda Reese, and I’m here to make your home buying experience as smooth and successful as possible. Remember, the key to a happy home buying day is being well-prepared and avoiding these common mistakes.
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Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to sell your home fast, for top dollar.
"Will your home pass the test before going to market?"
Learn how to sell your home for top dollar right now
You may need to make a few changes before selling
"Let's talk about the timelines before listing a home with us."
What you should expect when getting your home ready to sell
How to maximize the return on your investment
"How quickly will my home sell? This is a common question we get."
Learn about the market climate and absorption rates
The market climate will determine how quickly your home will sell
"The importance of marketing your home properly."
Digital marketing exposes your property to the masses
Negotiation will be key in selling you home
Pricing your home is not as easy as checking Zillow
"How do you determine what your house is worth?"
Pricing your home right
Factors to consider are size, condition, location, marketing, and negotiating
Underpricing and overpricing your home will cause you to lose money
"Should I use Zillow as an accurate evaluation of my home’s value?"
Zillow is an algorithm based on public data
Zillow has never seen the inside of your home and it’s a computer
Zillow comes up with the value based upon what your neighbors are selling for
To disclose or not to disclose
This is vital to ensure that you are safe during and after the sale
Over-disclosure is better than under-disclosure
"How do you know if you should accept the offer you just got?"
What if you don't receive the amount of offers you were hoping for?
What happens if we have more than one offer?
"Are we heading into a recession and is now a good time to buy and sell?"
If you're fearful of selling due to a recession, you may want to think again
Remember, it's all relative
"How to negotiate like a master to make sure you get the most out of your home?"
How to get top dollar when selling
Walking away with the most amount of money in your pocket
"Should you get inspections done prior to listing my home?"
The advantages of having inspections done prior to listing
Saves you time and money
How to make a good first impression
How to get maximum exposure and top dollar
There are simple tricks that can save you money and maximize the return on your investment at the same time
NO NO NO!
The goal is for your home to be seen by the masses
Then, to get the highest and best price and terms for your home
"When the final sale is contingent on certain criteria being met."
This criteria, or contingencies, typically fall under four major categories: appraisal, loan approval, inspections and reports & disclosures
"Now we're in contract prior to contingencies being removed. Now we're in business."
The buyer now will secure their loan, have their inspections on the property, and review all of the reports and disclosures
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Mellanda Reese | Broker & Owner
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Meet Mellanda Reese
Mellanda Reese, a seasoned real estate professional with over 23 years of industry experience, is the driving force behind The Andora Group, a thriving brokerage serving the Atlanta-metro area.
Formerly the CEO of a short sale facilitation company, Mellanda transformed her business model to meet evolving homeowner needs.
Drawing from her background with Fortune 500 companies and lenders, Mellanda has refined her negotiation skills, navigating challenges with ease.
Under her leadership, The Andora Group prioritizes integrity, trust, and excellence, setting new standards for client satisfaction and industry leadership. Whether buying, selling, or leasing, Mellanda's personalized approach makes The Andora Realty Group the ultimate choice for real estate needs.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ANDORA REALTY GROUP:
"The Andora Group Is The Absolute Best Way To Go For A Smooth Home Sale!"
"Working with Mellanda has been a pleasure. She is professional, caring, and knowledgeable. She really cared about making sure we were taken care of through the entire process and we still have dinner with her once a month. She has become a part of our family."
-Norm & Jane Y.
"I Could Go On For
Pages Expressing Our Gratitude!"
"Working with Mellanda was a true blessing. Because of Mellanda’s experience, knowledge, wisdom, patience, negotiating power and compassion, we were effectively transitioned out of our home! This happened in a relatively short period of time. I could go on for pages expressing our gratitude and testimony. I trust Mellanda to sell and buy a home for my family anytime."
-Andrea C.
"Thanks To Her
Expertise We Received Multiple Full Price Offers!!"
"Mellanda Reese is an outstanding realtor!
She is completely committed to delivering stellar customer service. She responds promptly to and truly acts in the best interests of her clients. We highly recommend Mellanda to anyone looking for an agent whose knowledge and negotiating skills are second to none."
- Nita C.
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