Why you need a buyer’s agent – Douglasville Real Estate
What is a buyer’s agent Well a buyer’s agent represents you, the buyer, in a real estate transaction for Georgia. The seller already has their agent, you know, the one that has the sign in the yard. When you have your own agent, he or she will be able to work on you behalf to try to get you the best deal. Here are some of the other things that your buyer’s agent will do for you. As your Buyer’s Agent we will represent you. We are your advocate! The seller is represented by the listing agent. As your Buyer’s Agent we will help you narrow down the houses that best fit you needs and wants. We will setup a continuous Gateway email from First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) or Georgia MLS (Gamls) for the purchasing period. It will email you houses in your price range and ones that meet your criteria. As your Buyer’s Agent we will explain the difference between Sales Price and List Price. As your Buyer’s Agent we will look out for your best interests. If there are things that seem to be a challenge in a house that we are looking at we will let you know immediately. As your Buyer’s Agent we will help you understand the Purchase and Sale Agreement. As your Buyer’s Agent we will write a great Purchase and Sale Agreement for you. We will come armed with all kinds of information on the house and its neighborhood. As your Buyer’s Agent we will assist you in getting pre-approved with a lender. Within our Family of Services we have a relationship with a local lender. As your Buyer’s Agent we will assist you in locating a Home Inspector. One who we have used many times before and trust. He is not afraid to tell us if there are challenges with the home you are interested in buying. As your Buyer’s Agent we will explain a home survey, termite letter, termite bond, and title insurance. As your Buyer’s Agent we will setup the closing and make sure that all the documents are in place. Chip Hurst is a local real estate agent in the West Atlanta Area. Maximum One Realty of Greater Atlanta is unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Douglasville Foreclosure Listing – Douglasville Real Estate
Are you looking to get a jump on the latest bank owned or foreclosed properties in Douglasville? Get a great deal on these properties and close with confidence. Our buyer agent process will guide you in you purchase weather you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned investor. Buy with confidence. Here are the latest Douglasville bank owned properties. Contact us for the latest availability. Here are some other quick links that you may be interested in. Douglasville Ga Homes For Sale Douglasville Homes Under $100,000 Homes within Douglas County School District See something you like? Feel free to contact Chip Hurst for a free consultation.
Douglasville and Villa Rica housing inventories have decreased in 2012
Local inventory levels have dropped consistently over the last 12 months in the West Atlanta region of Douglasville and Villa Rica real estate. What are some factors in this decrease? Many point to the following ideas. How does this affect buyer and seller? Sellers – What does decreased inventory mean for you? Less Competition – Fewer homes for buyer to see – More showings Seller’s not as flexible on price Buyers and agents are super savy on pricing so inflated pricing will not show as much interest Buyers – What does decreased inventory mean for you? More competition on properties – Many first time home buyers competing with investors on starter homes Foreclosures getting multiple offers and bids. Financing buyers competing with cash buyers Many investors sending offers without seeing the home and using the inspection period to decide if they want it. Have questions about the Douglasville or Villa Rica real estate market. Feel free to ask any of our real estate questions.
West Atlanta short sales prepare for tax forgiveness deadline – Douglasville Short Sales
Many facing short sales in the West Atlanta Real Estate market and the rest of the country will have to face the expiration of the Mortgage Forgiveness deadline on December 31, 2012. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The clock is ticking on a tax break that saves struggling homeowners from paying thousands of dollars to the IRS. If the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 does not get extended by Congress by the end of the year, homeowners will have to start paying income taxes on the portion of their mortgage that is forgiven in a foreclosure, short sale or principal reduction. So if you owe $150,000 on your home and it sells for $100,000 in a foreclosure auction, the IRS could tax you on the remaining $50,000. For someone in the 25% tax bracket, that would mean paying $12,500 in taxes on the foreclosure. Similar taxes would apply for forgiven amounts in short sales and principal reductions. “People trying to do short sales are freaked out about it,” said Elizabeth Weintraub, a real estate agent in Sacramento, Calif. “They’re telling me they’ll do whatever it takes to close by the end of the year. Full story Click Here Feel free to contact us here at West Atlanta Real Estate for a no cost consultation about your situation. We are experienced in Short Sale Process Dealing with first and second lien holders Short sale documentation Finalizing the short sale and closing the sale
Douglasville Real Estate Foreclosures Still Steady in 2012
The foreclosures are still steady in metro counties with Atlanta being hit hard still late in 2012 with not much sign of slowing. Carroll and Douglas Counties in general is still experiencing some of the highest foreclosure rates around. The heat map below depicts the degree to which Georgia counties are experiencing the number of foreclosures in September. Both Douglas and Carroll County are high but the leading county is Newton County on the east side of Atlanta with 1 out of every 205 in foreclosure. Carroll County on the west side is 1 out of every 215. A typical slow down will occur during December with many lien holders choosing not to take back properties during holidays but an increase will pick back up in December. If you are facing foreclosure and would like to discuss some alternatives with a real estate agent, please send us a message. <p
West Atlanta New Homes For Sale Trying To Bounce Back
New Construction is still slow to recover in the Atlanta Market, however, there are some hammers swinging and saws buzzing in the Metro Atlanta Area. Here is a listing of homes for sale that were built in 2012. Many builders are still offering large incentives to purchase their product including upgrades and closing costs. If you have questions about new construction please contact us. We service all of West Atlanta Real Estate including, Smyrna, Dallas, Hiram, Vinings, Austell, Mableton and anything west of Atlanta.
West Atlanta Real Estate Market Report By City
Douglasville Area Real Estate Information The local real estate market report saw one stat dive and one stat climb in the twelve months of 2012. Inventory levels throughout the region including Douglasville to Carrollton were down to much lower levels as foreclosed homes were absorbed in the market in much of 2012 while prices have inched up. What does that mean for 2013? Simply a lot less homes for buyers to choose from as they have seen in the past several months. We are seeing multiple offers on lower end price points as investors and first time home buyers get into bidding wars on many properties. Is it time to sell? Possibly so, as inventory remains low, now may be a good time to get a jump on the spring market. Price your home correctly given that condition is good and the home has been maintained well and you should see the rewards. Chip Hurst is a local real estate agent in the West Atlanta Area. Maximum One Realty of Greater Atlanta is unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com Contact Us We would love to hear from you! Please fill out this form and we will get in touch with you shortly.
Douglasville New Construction Making a comeback
Slowly but surely new construction is creeping back into the westside of Atlanta. With the inventory at very low levels, it is putting a demand on new construction like we havent seen is quite some time. Most Douglasville new construction offers modest upgrades with each building company. The areas doing the building now are situated east of Chapel Hill Rd and near Fairburn Rd. Palmer Falls is one neigborhood that has new construction going on. Large floor plans, with double and triple garages are the norm. New construction homes are offering great upgrades and one year builder warranty plus more. Click here to see all the Douglasville New construction home available.
4000 ROBINDALE DR DOUGLASVILLE, GA *** HUD HOME
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9545 Lakeview Court, Douglasville, GA***HUD HOME FOR SALE
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