Norcross, GA

With special thanks to Annette Burnett of Sellers Advantage Home Staging in John's Creek, GA for making the connection, the Metro Atlanta chapter of ASHSR met on September 24 for it's monthly meeting at Liberty Oriental Rugs in Norcross, GA.

{l to r: Kathy Lockwood, Jeanne Nolan, Jennifer Lybeer, Annette Burnett, Abby Reilly, Stacie Stamper; Rowan in front} We look tiny in front of that beautiful 9'x12' rug.

Our host, Stacie Stamper, gave us a guided tour of their warehouse, which is open only to the trade, not to the public. While they sell to retailers, they specialize in assisting designers select the perfect rugs for the rooms being designed. Their rugs can be purchased from many high end retailers around the Atlanta area however working with a professional that is obtaining their one on one guidance will ensure the homeowner is getting the perfect rug. This is great for redesign work.

Liberty Oriental Rugs specializes in handmade rugs from Pakistan. They operate their own manufacturing facility there ensuring high quality product, on trend with color and design, hiring the most talented weavers (with the best of the best coming from Afghanistan) and making sure there isn't any child labor.

As part of our tour we also met Rowan, the warehouse manager, designer, do-it-all man. He gave us the most amazing product knowledge:

• from the difference in knots per inch and what it translates to regarding quality, details and price
• to the use of wool and/or silk as the yarns for their rugs
• the process of dying the yarns
• that it can take anywhere from 6-12 months to create one rug
• how to properly clean rugs
• proper room design begins with a rug, not ends with it
• straight down to proper furniture placement on the rugs

The topic of rental options came up because, for home staging, the pricepoints are high, unless someone was staging a luxury home. The owner, Jim, said he'd be interested in pursuing rental options for Atlanta's home stagers! Great news!!!!

So, home stagers in Atlanta, contact Stacie {877.208.4970} to set up your account with Liberty Oriental Rugs. She's also a GREAT resource for vendor referrals.

Last night, Thrasher Park was swinging to the big band tunes of Atlanta 17. But you probably missed it... ;^ )

But you don't have to miss the next free concert!

That's right... free concert. Every other Friday in Thrasher Park, just across the tracks from Historic Downtown Norcross, the city is hosting a free concert in the bandshell.

Last night there were young and old, those that remembered Glenn Miller's In the Mood when it was the newest song on the radio, and those that think Nirvana is old school rock and roll. And everyone seemed to be having a great time while Atlanta 17 played.

TGE INFORMATION BELOW IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF NORCRSS, GA

http://www.norcrossga.net/city-calendar.php

NORCROSS, GA PRESENTS CONCERT IN THE PARK ON MAY 26th

MEMORIAL DAY IN THE PARK - JAZZ GUARDIANS
U.S. Army band; jazz, patriotic

Location:
Thrasher Park - Historic Downtown Norcross

Start Time: 07:30 PM
End Time: 09:30 PM

Contact Information:

Rip Robertson
770-448-2122

Peachtree Corners Location Now Serving Clients In Gwinnett, Hall, Fulton, DeKalb, Borrow And Jackson Counties

NORCROSS, GA., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce the opening of its newest retail office in the Greater Atlanta real estate region. The company's Peachtree Corners location in Norcross Georgia is now open for business and serving the communities in Gwinnett, Hall, Fulton, DeKalb, Borrow and Jackson counties.

The opening keeps Crye-Leike, REALTORS on pace to nearly double it's footprint of offices across the Greater Atlanta Georgia Real Estate Region in 2008 - growing from seven fully staffed Residential Retail Centers to more than a dozen by year's end.

The new Branch Office is located at 4870 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross. An official Grand Opening for Peachtree Corners is in the planning stages and will be announced at a later date.

"I'm thrilled to be joining Crye-Leike, REALTORS as it expands its reach in the region," said Stacy Gettys, Peachtree Corners Managing Broker. "Given the company's rich history and reputation, we're a perfect fit for Norcross which is Gwinnett County's 2nd oldest city and listed on the National Register of historic places."

"Our focus here at Peachtree Corners will be primarily on residential and commercial property sales," said Gettys. "Given the area's open space and growth potential, I also see us specializing in lots, land, farms, resort and vacation properties and condominiums."

"It's great to be part of a community that has so much to offer in the way of cultural and theatrical entertainment, day summer camps, senior programs along with a thriving business and housing development climate," said Gettys. "I look forward to assisting our new sales associates and clients, assuring everyone gets the best service and support available. My job is to be the source of knowledge, provide service, make the process smoother, save time and reduce stress."

About Stacy Gettys

Gettys comes to Crye-Leike from the Norton Agency where she was an affiliated sales agent the past four years. She brings more than six years of real estate experience to the helm of the new Peachtree Corners/Norcross location, which includes a track record of success with a local developer as a Manager of Sales and Marketing.

• Stacy Gettys is both a Managing Broker and an Agent, licensed in Georgia
• Assists buyers and sellers in and around Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, Borrow and Walton counties.
• She's a Residential Real Estate Specialist with a focus on commercial land/lots, commercial leases and new home construction.
• Certified Residential specialist (CRS)
• Multi-Million Dollar Club Member.
• Member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors (ABR),
• Member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (NAMAR),
• Member of the Hall County Board of Realtors (HCBR)
• Member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).