OUR TOP SELECTION OF COLOR PALETTE FOR YOUR HOME

Go for the Gold & Black If you want to make a statement with your home décor the colors gold and black maybe perfect for you. The color gold is recognized as the color of success, luxury, triumph and achievement. Gold is also associated with elegance and prestige. The color black symbolizes power, elegance, formality and mystery. Selecting gold and black as a color palette is a great way to elevate your style. Stay Neutral If you are looking for a more clam and classy color palette try neutral colors such as Bella pearl and nude. The color pearl is associated with modesty, purity and chastity. Nude is basic, essential and nature. Bella pearl and nude is a good palette if you are looking for a simple and warm look. Love Dove Grey and White If you are interested in a balanced and timeless look Dove grey and white is the color palette for you. Grey is associated with being partial, formal, and sophisticated. The color white symbolizes light, perfection, safety, goodness, and innocence. Gove grey and white is an impeccable combination that will bring calmness and sophistication to your home. Sapphire Chic If you want to add a pop of color, try using sapphire and gold. Sapphire symbolizes royalty, wisdom, wealth, and beauty. Sapphire’s rich deep hue with a touch of gold will be sure to give your home grand and bold look. Blossom of Orange If you are looking for a bright and lively color palette try a hint of orange. The color orange is associated with joy and sunshine. Orange represents happiness, determination, creativity, and encouragement. Selecting orange for your home would be a fabulous way to make any area come to life.

TASTE OF ATLANTA

Are you a local food lover? From October 21-23, Midtown, Atlanta Tech Square will be hosting the 15th Annual Taste of Atlanta! General Admission is $25 which includes entry to the event as well as a $10 food/sample voucher (you can load more money on it if you prefer). This event has 90+ of Atlanta’s BEST restaurants. It is a family friendly festival, with tons of hands on cooking activities and interactive demonstrations. For those of you that want to enjoy a 21 and up atmosphere, there are also wine, beer and cocktail tastings! There are plenty of other events to do that require separate ticket purchases such as the Friday Night Kick-Off Party and the VIP Experience. If you would like more details feel free to go to their website: http://www.tasteofatlanta.com This is an experience that you don’t want to miss!

ATLANTA ART WALK

If you are looking for an event to attend on Thursday nights take a self-guided tour of the Atlanta Art Walk. Every first Thursday of the month downtown Atlanta host an Art Walk. The Art Walk features numerous talented local artist. The Walk gives you the freedom to stroll and take in all of the beautiful art surrounding you. The Art Walk captures the culture and the essences of the city through the eyes of the artist. Watch the city come to life with an evening filled with art, culture, and fun. The walk is free for all and is family friendly. The event begins at 5:00PM and ends at 8:00PM. Art enthusiast can park for free at Lanier Parking Deck and United Way parking garage. Come enjoy the magic of downtown Atlanta.

HOW AN AGENT CAN HELP

10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor about Selling a House Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion. The same issue can apply to professional designations.   Do you have a personal assistant, team or staff to handle different parts of the purchase? What are their names and how will each of them help me in my transaction? How do I communicate with them?It is not uncommon for agents who sell a lot of houses to hire people to work with them. As their businesses grow, they must be able to deliver the same or higher quality service to more people.   You may want to know who on the team will take part in your transaction, and what role each person will play. You may even want to meet the other team members before you decide to work with the team. If you have a question about fees on your closing statement, who would handle that? Who will show up to your closing? Do you have a Website that will list my home? Can I have your URL address? Who responds to emails and how quickly? What’s your email address?Many buyers prefer to search online for homes because it’s available 24 hours a day and can be done at home. So you want to make sure your home is listed online, either on the agent’s Website or on their company’s site. By searching your agent’s Website you will get a clear picture of how much information is available online.   How will you keep in contact with me during the selling process, and how often?Some agents may email, fax or call you daily to tell you that visitors have toured your home, while others will keep in touch weekly. Asking this question can help you to reconcile your needs with your agent’s systems.   What do you do that other agents don’t that ensures I’m getting top dollar for my home? What is your average market time versus other agents’ average market time?Marketing skills are learned, and sometimes a real estate professional’s unique method of research and delivery make the difference between whether or not a home sells quickly. For example, an agent might research the demographics of your neighborhood and present you a target market list for direct marketing purposes.   Will you give me names of past clients?Interviewing an agent can be similar to interviewing someone to work in your office. Contacting references can be a reliable way for you to understand how he or she works, and whether or not this style is compatible with your own.   Do you have a performance guarantee? If I am not satisfied with your performance, can I terminate our listing agreement?In the heavily regulated world of real estate, it can be difficult for an agent to offer a performance guarantee. If your agent does not have a guarantee, it does not mean they are not committed to high standards. Typically, he or she will verbally outline what you can expect from their performance. Keller Williams® Realty understands the importance of win-win business relationships: the agent does not benefit if the client does not also benefit.   How will you get paid? How are your fees structured? May I have that in writing?In many areas, the seller pays all agent commissions. Sometimes, agents will have other small fees, such as administrative or special service fees, that are charged to clients, regardless of whether they are buying or selling. Be aware of the big picture before you sign any agreements. Ask for an estimate of costs from any agent you contemplate employing.   How would you develop pricing strategies for our home?Although location and condition affect the selling process, price is the primary factor in determining if a home sells quickly, or at all. Access to current property information is essential, and sometimes a pre-appraisal will help. Ask your agent how they created the market analysis, and whether your agent included For Sale by Owner homes, foreclosed homes and bank-owned sales in that list.   What will you do to sell my home? Who determines where and when my home is marketed/ promoted? Who pays for your advertising?Ask your real estate agent to present to you a clear plan of how marketing and advertising dollars will be spent. If there are other forms of marketing available but not specified in the plan ask who pays for those. Request samples or case studies of the types of marketing strategies that your agent proposes (such as Internet Websites, print magazines, open houses, and local publications).