What are housing code violations?
Are you selling your house, but you’re worried about code compliance? Housing codes are rules set by the government to ensure safety for both the homeowner and the community. A code violation occurs when your property doesn't meet the set guidelines for how buildings should be maintained. There can […]
What is an executor and what are their duties?
When a person dies in Georgia, an executor, or personal representative, is elected by the heirs, appointed by the court, or named in the will. In Georgia, the qualifications to be an executor are that the person is over 18 years old and of sound mind. […]
Home renovations can increase the value of your house.
Updating your house or giving an older house a facelift before putting it on the market can increase the value of your house and result in higher profits when you sell. However, if you are planning a major renovation, it’s important to be aware of […]
What to do about an abandoned house
Handling an abandoned house in Atlanta can be a big challenge. These neglected properties often come with a lot of problems, from structural damage to squatters. Vacant houses can attract crime, create health hazards, and really hurt your property value. If there is an abandoned house in your […]
How can you sell a house without a real estate agent?
When it comes to selling a house directly in Atlanta without the help of a real estate agent, you will be assuming all the duties and responsibilities that an agent would have, without having the training or office support that an agent has. […]
How to sell a house by owner
Are you considering selling your Atlanta house by yourself? Maybe you want to save on agent commission costs and maintain control over the entire process. However, it's important to remember that with this control comes responsibility. Successfully selling your home by owner requires careful planning and execution, […]
When selling real estate in Atlanta, how you approach the sale depends on the types of property you want to sell. Basically, the different types of real estate in Atlanta are:
Residential real estate. This includes single-family houses, vacation homes, townhouses, cabin retreats, apartments or apartment buildings, and condos.
Commercial real estate. Commercial real […]
What are closing costs?
So, you’ve gotten pretty far in the process of selling your house, and now it’s time for the good part—the closing. Soon enough, you’ll have your home sale behind you and your whole life in front of you. But first, who pays closing costs on a house? When you sell a […]
Here’s what all cash home buyers do.
No surprise, all these cash home buyers do what that phrase suggests—they buy houses in Atlanta and pay cash. Normally, they have streamlined processes so they can promise to buy houses fast, and they buy them “as is,” meaning they save sellers the trouble of making any […]
How can you sell your house with galvanized piping?
If your Atlanta house was built before the early 1970s, it’s probable that it has galvanized plumbing. Galvanized piping can cause plumbing and health problems, and replacing galvanized piping is expensive.
An inspection of your house by a certified inspector will reveal if your house […]
