First of all there are many homes out their that could sell but do not.  They have equity, they are not upside down in a short sale position, and the reason why it isn't selling to another real estate agent is obvious.  The onely one that does not seem to get it is home seller.  Many home owners scratch their head, and bad mouth their real estate agent if they have one, and blame their agent for their misfortunes!  Wrong!  The sad fact is that much of the fault of a home not selling is the sellers problem.  Under the law, real estate agents are basically only allowed to work on behalf of the seller and follow the directions that they are given.  A listing agent can make suggestions of pricing, staging, and how to improve the chances of selling, but it up to the home seller to put the advice into action.  So based upon my years of experience in real estate.

Here are the main top ten reasons a home does not sell.

1. It's overpriced - It's out of line with recent sales prices for comparable homes.
2. Your terms are inflexible - "Price is Firm!"
3. You have restricted showings to "Appointment only!"
4. Your showing instructions are convoluted and frustrating - alarms, showing times, call first....
5. You have a Rotweiller or other "Beware of pet" notice.
6. Your home is way too personalized.
7. Your home is unkempt - dirty, smelly, and the curb appeal confirms it.
8. All showings are inconvenient - you constantly ask agents to come at another time.
9. You're smoking about 3 packs of cigarettes a day in the home and the home smells like a toilet.
10. Your home is under marketed.*

*Under-marketing is when an agent is too lazy to promote your home sale.  They are dreaming about a commission as they work their real day job, but have neglected to enter your home into the MLS correctly.  You have no virtual tour, you  have no flyers, no flyer box, no marketing plan, no photos, the directions to your home are wrong, the home or property is listed in the wrong city, your fields for schools are blank and your agent does not return calls because they really want to double dip the sale by getting both sides of the commission for themselves.

Woodstock GA is a city located in Cherokee County GA,  which lies north of the city of Atlanta just 38 miles away.  It is a great place to live with a historic downtown section, and development of the City center.   Woodstock GA was originally a stop on the Louisville & Nashville railroad line, and WoodstockGA  is now considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Woodstock GA is the tenth fastest growing suburb in the US with an estimated population of 21,482 in 2006.  So if you are looking to buy a home in Woodstock GA this is the place!

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As if the Atlanta area needed any more failures.  Just as we thought is was safe to come out of the water, another bank failed! Georgian Bank is the 19th bank failure in Georgia since January 1.  We are averaging 2 bank closures a month here in Georgia.   Georgian Bank is the 8th largest bank failure in the United States this year.  According to press release today from the FDIC - Georgian Bank of Atlanta, GA was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was appointed as receiver. The FDIC entered agreement with First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, to assume all of the deposits of Georgian Bank.  The five branches of Georgian Bank will reopen on Monday as branches of First Citizens Bank. Depositors of Georgian Bank will automatically become depositors of First Citizens Bank. Deposits will continue to be insured by the FDIC, so there is no need for customers to change their banking relationship to retain their deposit insurance coverage. Friday's closure cost the FDIC an estimated $892 million.

Accroding to the FDIC press release:

"This evening and over the weekend, depositors of Georgian Bank can access their money by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual."

It is disturbing that there is not more business in Atlanta real estate these days.  The phones are not ringing off the hook, even though they should be..they are not.  In all my years in Atlanta real estate I have never seen a better time to buy a home than right now.   This is opportunity time.  Mortgage rates are better than they were in the 1960's and conforming 30 year fixed rate loans can be obtained under 5% here in Georgia.  Sellers are willing to negotiate and prices in the Atlanta area are off 27% sin their August 2007 peaks.  Buyers can even obtain some seller assistance for closing costs, and concessions in negotiations.  For first time buyers there is still an 8K tax credit that will be running out soon, and that is trumped by GA credits for first time buyers that is even better!  This should be the time where buyers should be out there looking to buy before the rates rise and the tax rebates disappear.

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We just wanted to wait until it was official to announce our son Thomas has joined our Atlanta real estate business this month.  We wanted to wait until his phones and website were up and running before making the announcement.  We are thrilled!  Thomas Crawford has joined the 'Crawford Team' in REMAX Greater Atlanta.  We are expanding our business and business reach for our Atlanta real estate business.  Tom's new website will be www.AtlantaCountryClubHomes.Com

BUFORD GEORGIA

The historic city of Buford GA was named "Buford" by the original developers after Colonel A. S. Buford the president of the railroad.  The Town of Buford, GA was created as a lunch stop for the Atlanta Richmond Air-Line Railroad and was named after the then-president, Algernon Sidney Buford, who was actually a Virginian. The Town of Buford finally became the City of Buford in 1896. Buford Georgia quickly established itself as an educational, political, and industrial power house by the onset of the early 20^th century, going so far as to be called the "New York of Gwinnett."  Among it's other industries, Buford was internationally recognized for it's manufacture and sale of leather and leather products, becoming known as "Leather City." Bona Allen, Inc. helped this reputation through it's distribution of famous leather products nationally, especially to Hollywood.

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