Sheila Stevens

Contact me for information on ALL Short Sales in Sugarloaf Country Club, The River Club and ALL other luxury communities in North Metro Atlanta. Short sales may be great buying opportunities but can be complicated. I am a Short Sale Specialist and can assist you though the process.

1. I've always been a pleaser, but the older I get the more I understand that everyone cannot be pleased at the same time, therefore I'm wasting my time a lot.

2. I will buy anything that a child is selling on a street corner. Who can pass up a child selling lemonade or cookies?

3. Everyone does not understand the quote "Treat people the way you want to be treated". Why do I always expect this out of people?

4. I'm from Albany, Georgia -- Yes, a native Georgian. I love to travel, but never move anywhere north of Atlanta.

5. I'm an avid reader. I'll read anything that's not too deep or depressing. I'm addicted to my kindle now. With the electronic book, I've convinced myself that I am doing a favor for the environment!?

6. I pretty much drink only water and wine. No sodas -- Oops maybe a little coffee too..

7. I'm more of an introvert -- dreamer and a thinker. I've always had these traits. I seem to be drawn to people louder and more vocal than me. I enjoy their company immensely. Most of my friends would be considered the "life of the party".

8. I LOVE goat cheese. I'll order anything on a menu if goat cheese is an ingredient.

9. My favorite thing about being a real estate agent. Representing Buyer: the challenge of finding the perfect home! Representing Sellers: partnering with them to find creative ways to market and sell their home, a close 2nd is negotiating a sell -- I LOVE that too!

10. I believe we were put here to lead our lives with a purpose. When we find that purpose, we are to use our God given talents with passion to better the world. I believe I have found mine.

11. One of my favorite places on earth is Disney World. It reminds me of my mother -- singing "It's a small world after all".

12. The older I get the more I defend my values and morales. I will take a stand now more than in my past.

13. I wish I knew at 16 what I know now, but I realize that who I am now is due to my experiences in my past.

14. I love to dance and karaoke, but am a horrible dancer and can't hold a tune.

15. I'd like to think I would do well on the reality show "Survivor", but my husband and I agree, that I would quit at the first sighting of a snake or if I got really hungry, or too many bug bites...

16. I am who I am, I can't change it, and I'm finally comfortable in the fact that everyone doesn't like me.

17. I believe we are manipulated by the media everyday and it bugs me.

18. My favorite singers are Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Sadie, and The Eagles. My favorite movie is Jaws. One of my favorite TV shows is Top Chef.

19. I'm not a good organizer of my time. I will often stop one task and start another. Example: Gathering research for a property, then check email and trouble shoot a problem, then realize I need to finish the research etc.... Any one else have this problem?

20. I believe in the power of WOMEN. There is NOTHING a group of passionate women can't do. Just look at The Sport of Giving! Women are the BEST multi taskers!

21. I love to play spades, but nobody knows how! Where did all the spade players go?

22. In another life, I was definately a "hippie". I love most everything about the 70's. The hair, peace & love signs, music ... Everything!

23. Being a parent is the hardest job I've ever had and I feel like a failure often. I keep reminding myself that my desire is to raise God fearing, productive, and philanthropic young adults... No matter how much they hate me know and say I am the strictest parent alive (Except my husband who is stricter than me).

24. I'm not a perfectionist, but I am a little obsessive and think I may have adult onset add. If I get something on my mind, I won't let it go until it's done, but on the other side my mind continually changes topics. This takes me back to my time management problem but I am a good delegator.

25. I'm lazy at heart. I can watch movies or read for hours! I've been known to watch a weekend of "America's Next Top Model" with my daughter! I love movies and get wrapped up in the story-- thus get emotional and my family has to laugh and throw in the "It's only a movie" ribbing.

Sugarloaf Country Club gets more distinguished honors

Gwinnett Magazine readers have voted Sugarloaf Country Club best neighborhood in

Gwinnett County for 2008. The neighborhood also received the distinction of being names

"Best Golf Course" for 2008.Each year Gwinnett Magazine has a

"Best of Gwinnett" issue and pays homeage to many area businesses for

outstanding service during the year. To see the complete list, go to Gwinnett Magazine for

the online list. As of yet, the winners are not posted, just the nominees. Have no fear

Gwinnett Magazine will post the winners of each catagory very soon

Congratulation Sugarloaf Country Club!

My Hometown Atlanta

Top 5 Seller Real Estate Myths as discussed on The Today Show on Monday 1/26/09 with Barbara Corcoran. I will also expand on each topic with my own opinion and experience in my community.

Myth #1: Now is the absolute worst time to sell your home.

They note that it really depends upon where you live because the worst hit markets are beginning to turn around. Also, if you are planning to buy a bigger/more expensive home, the loss you'll take on your currenthome will be more than offset by the bargain price you'll be getting on your next purchase

Myth #2: Never respond to a low ball bid.

Since most buyers today feel obligated to put in low-ball offers, we must deal with these offers. You should come back with a reasonable counter offer. If the buyer is serious, the will probably come up close to your price to close the deal.

Myth #3: The First offer is never the best offer.

Four times out of Five, the first offer is the best you'll ever see. Most of the sellers have convinced themselves to never take the first offer, especially if it is too low for their liking.

Myth #4: I can always reduce my price later.

In the past, sellers (as well as real estate agents) have priced homes high for a few weeks to "test the market". Since buyers search for homes by price brackets, you may loose some traffice. You can also be helping sell someone else's home -- You say how? Well, if a buyer is searching in a particular price range and they see yours (which is overpriced) and they see another home that is superior to yours (larger, more updates, etc...) this just shows the buyer the real value in the other home. Ultimately you will be "Chasing" the market with price reductions.

Myth #5: Before you refinance, shop around.

Usually your best deal will come from your current lender because they want to keep your business. PLUS, the closing cost are generally much lower when you refinance with the same lender. Lastly, you may be spending a lot of precious time researching other lenders.

The public is invited to see and comment on the initial downtown master plan on February 10, 2009 at the Suwanee Crossroads center at 6:30.

This will be the first public glimpse of the new streets, greenways, open space, and future mixed uses proposed through the ongoing Downtown Master Plan. Interactive stations will be set up to allow participants to provide feedback on various segments of the plan. This feedback will be used to shape the final Downtown Master Plan, which will be presented in April.

A 14-member citizen-based steering committee and other interested residents who've attended previous meetings have worked with a planning consultant team led by Ecos Environmental Design of Atlanta to shape Suwanee's new Downtown Master Plan. This plan will be an update of the 2001 Old Town Master Plan.

The Suwanee downtown area is coming into focus beautifully. The Suwanne Town Center is thriving with it's much used open areas and new retail businesses. The area just keeps growing and the town is loving what they are seeing. With restaurants like Old Town Taverne, Ippolitos and Five Guys Burgers, there is something for everyone in the family. Prudential Georgia Realty has been the latest business to open at the Suwanee Town Center. The City Hall is expected to open in the very near future -- more information to follow on this wonderful city achievement.

My Hometown Atlanta