“World's Most Complete Neighborpedia”
Sponsor a Community — What is Localism? | Register or Sign In
Explore:   What's happening in your neck of the woods?
HomeGeorgiaForsyth CountyCumming

Cumming, GA

Blog_tag

The value of a Realtor's Opinion

02-08-10
John Foster
John Foster: Real Estate Agent in Cumming, GA
  • view my blog
  • Office: (770) 238-0589
  • Mobile: (770) 722-7010
  • Secondary: (770) 291-0100

What is the value of a real estate agent's opinion? I have learned if you give away everything you know and do not ask for a commitment back from the person you are helping, you will likely end up not being a part of the transaction. If you do not explain what you expect back you will in all likelihood end up with nothing. Let me explain:

Today I received a call from a person that that is looking at a new home in James Creek (very close to my house). After talking for a little while he told me he is working with a new home agent and they have a home on a slab priced at $251K and wanted to know my thoughts (i.e. was it a good value). He was calling one of my listings in James Creek subdivision. My listing was built in 2007 that is the largest floor plan in their with a basement and priced at $249,975 - I told him about my listing and then asked him which he thought was a better value - he then asked how he could negotiate the price of the new home down - naturally I explained that is where experience and understanding the market comes into play. I told him I am happy to help him negotiate for that purchase, or any other home in the community but that I do not work for free - and if the builder would not pay for my services than he had the option to pay me.

It will be interesting to see if he calls back. In the last 3 months two homes have sold for under $250K, and each have basements. It is amazing what experience and data can do when determining value. Never underestaimate the value an agent can bring to a transaction. I would love to get your thoughts.

0 Comments
Blog_tag

Cumming real estate for sale under 200k

01-29-10
Jennifer K Giraldi, Atlanta REALTOR® Atlanta Real Estate Expert
Jennifer K Giraldi, Atlanta REALTOR® Atlanta Real Estate Expert: Real Estate Agent in Woodstock, GA
  • view my blog
  • Office: (678) 469-9519
  • Mobile: (678) 469-9519

Are you looking for homes in Cumming under 200k? You can find them here! There is some great deals right now in Cumming real estate for sale.

Find Homes in
Cumming Subdivisions
Starting at 100k
(Updated Daily)
Lakeside Manor
90k-140k
Pine Forest Acres
90k-180k

Eagle Creek Shores 100-650k
Hickory Hills 100k-150k
Winding Creek
100k-110k
Clay Bennent Estates 100k-120k
H R Bennett
100k-120k
Twin Branches
100k-120k
Beaver Cove
100k-150k

Oakwood Forest
120k-140k
Manor Estates
120k-135k
Oak Grove Valley 120k-140k
Mountain Valley Estates
120k-140k
Park Ranch Estates 130k-630k
Deerwood 130k-625k
Three Chimney's Farm 140k-575k
Timberland Heights 140k-210k
Mountain Ridge 140k-160k
Hutchinson Pointe 140k-160k
Three Chimneys
150k-575k
Southlake Estates
150k-270k
Bannister Park 150k-200k
Lexington Village 150k-170k
Crossview 150k-180k
Silversmith 150k-190k
Bridgetowne
160k-250k
Stone Creek 160k-215k
Quail Ridge North
160k-200k

Marcus Mashburn
160k-175k

Mountain View
160k-175k

Rolling Oaks
160k-180k

Highland Ridge
160k-190k
Ridgebrook
160k-190k

Hunter's Trace
160k-200k

Hurt Bridge Park
160k-200k

Mulberry Farms
160k-200k

Pilgrim Bay
170k-250k

Derby Downs
170k-250k

Southshore Woods
170k-240k

Pligrim Mill Station
170k-180k

Sewell's Farm
170k-180k

Great Oaks
170k-190k

Jesslin Oaks
170k-190k

Phoenix Heights
170k-190k

Greenfield
170k-200k

Stillwater
170k-200k

Tatum Woods
170k-200k

Watson Farms
170k-200k

Woodberry
170k-200k

Chadwick Crossing
170k-210k

Glenbrooke
175k-220k

Lakeway
180k-190k

Brookfield
180k-200k

Carriage Walk
180k-200k

Starr Creek Forest
180k-220k

Manchester Park
180k-240k

South Shore Woods
180k-240k

Autumn Hills
180k-250k

Moore's Crossing
180k-200k

Whisper Walk
180k-200k

Shadewater
180k-210k

Wade Valley
180k-210k

Rose Hill
180k-335k

Holly Branch
180k-210k

Bradford Place
180k-220k

Hunter's Chase
180k-220k

Hickory Ridge
180k-260k

Greenwood Acres
180k-950k

Stonebrooke Commons
185k-230k

Austin Harbor
190k-220k

Tallantworth
190k-220k

Millstone
190k-240k

Post Gate
190k-210k

Paddocks Mill
190k-215k

Pheasant Run
190k-200k

Sharon Springs
190k-200k

Silver Smith
190k-200k

Montclair
190k-270k

Stonehaven
190k-270k

Lanier Country Club
190k-800k

0 Comments
Blog_tag

Deal of the month in Cumming (North Atlanta)

01-25-10
John Foster
John Foster: Real Estate Agent in Cumming, GA
  • view my blog
  • Office: (770) 238-0589
  • Mobile: (770) 722-7010
  • Secondary: (770) 291-0100

I come across what I think are very strong real estate deals occasionally and want to let you know about them. There is a great gated community in South Forsyth - since 2007 lot sized are 2.4 - 3.4 acres with some of the best views in the area - the lots were priced from $271K to $540K per lot. The Subdivision sold 1 lot in 2007 and none since then. The community was foreclosed on by the bank and now the bank prefers to sell the lots in builk - today the Bank's real estate agent said they will sell the lots for $143,000 per lot.

If you are considering building an estate home in the next couple of years these are lots you will want to look at. To view these lots call me at 770 722-7010 - I would like to show them to you.

Front gate of Balmoral

Amazing Views in Cumming

To view these lost call John Foster, Remax Agent in Cumming Ga (North Atlanta). I help people find and sell homes in North Atlanta including Alpharetta, Cumming, Johns Creek, Duluth, Suwanee, Sugar Hill and all around Lake Lanier.

2 Comments
Blog_tag

Generate Local Real Estate and Mortgage leads First

12-30-09
Richard Simpson
Richard Simpson: Mortgage Company in Suwanee, GA
  • view my blog
  • Office: (770) 623-6341
  • Mobile: (404) 788-4420

Generate Local Real Estate and Mortgage leads First

By Richard Simpson

The best audience to go after in the beginning of your mortgage marketing venture, is to target those who are local to your county or state. You need to incorporate the following mortgage marketing tactics to get the attention of everyone local, seeking a mortgage loan:

1. Get a Website

The Loan Officer Marketing Lab can help you create a website for FREE! We know exactly what the consumer wants to see in a mortgage website. And we know how to properly optimize it so you can generate a truckload of mortgage leads!

We can also help you start a WordPress.com blog. It’s free and Google Search loves blogs. By adding new content to your blog on the regular, your mortgage marketing and mortgage lead generation efforts will increase exponentially!

Another advantage of having a blog is managing the customers’ expectations. Online customers often want the opportunity to engage and interact with businesses before they call or buy. A blog allows you to demonstrate trust, personality, and give the customer some value before doing business with you. This is mortgage training for the customer!

2. Get Listed in Google Local

Google Local is like the yellow pages online. TONS of Internet searchers turn to Google Local because they prefer to work with a local business, rather than a company that is halfway across the country.

Joining Google Local takes only 5 minutes and you can be up and running in no time flat! You can target a pretty nice radius, so don’t worry about not having enough “reach” with your customers.

3. Submit Your URL to Local City Directories

Local city directories are also often neglected, but very powerful local search results.

Submit your website to local directories. Directories are not totally dead yet . They still have value, but DO NOT pay to have your business listed, as there are too many FREE resources to get listed in. If you do a simple search for business directories, you should get LOTS of results that come up. But first, go with the names you recognize, such as the Yellow Pages or Localism.

4. Put your URL EVERYWHERE!!!

Your website URL should go everywhere you advertise. If you want to generate traffic, you need to advertise in all possible places. Your email signature, your e-fax, text message footer, I mean everywhere. Try to make it a local household name.

Richard Simpson <http://www.atlantahomesaleshelp.com>

Atlanta Home Sales Help

770-623-6341

3 Comments
Blog_tag

New Homes at Foreclosed Prices in Atlanta!!! - Talk to Terry

12-29-09
Terry Swanson
Terry Swanson: Real Estate Brokerage in Cumming, GA
  • view my blog
  • Office: (678) 679-1400

New Edition of Talk to Terry Now Available!

DR Horton and other Home Builders are building brand new homes at prices Atlanta has not seen in a long time! This interview is with Tom Hill (Atlanta Division President) with DR Horton, and represents the new phase of new construction...DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY!!!

See Interview Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzXc9SLo7pY

0 Comments