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You’ve Never Seen 1930’s Renovation Like This

Recently I had the pleasure of listing an amazing and rare home on Peachtree Battle built in 1930 and completely renovated in a fusion of classic and contemporary style that amazed me when I had the chance to tour the home for the first time. This home has the perfect blend of historical charm and elegance mixed with modern day conveniences, luxuries, an open floor plan, as well as a unique contemporary style.

Want to check it out yourself?

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Now, come along with me as I share my favorite features of this spectacular, classic Atlanta home:

Location, Location, Location!

The location of this home is perfect for a young, busy family. It’s within easy walking or biking distance of Peachtree Battle shopping center as well as E. Rivers Elementary School. It’s also convenient to Buckhead, Midtown, and the interstates for those that commute. It’s also part of Haynes Manor neighborhood, an area known for its unique architecture and home styles. Part of the desirable Buckhead neighborhood, it’s also convenient to many beloved Atlanta attractions.

Spectacular backyard

This home is on a corner lot with a generous, well-landscaped backyard, under a canopy of mature trees with lush green grass. The outdoor living room is made for outdoor gathering under the covered patio with plenty of room for lounging and lots of overstuffed patio furniture. There’s also an outdoor fireplace! The home does not have an outdoor pool but there is plenty of room for the next resident to install one.

Unique mix of classic charm and contemporary design

What I love about the design of this renovation is that it maintained the beauty inherent in a 1930s home – like its archways and molding – but upscaled it to a 2017 design. The home includes all of today’s desired conveniences like en-suite bathrooms in each bedroom, dual sinks in the master bathroom, an open floor plan on the main floor, a generously-sized kitchen for gathering and entertaining, and top of the line appliances throughout. The styling throughout is distinctive and unlike any you’ll see anywhere yet it blends beautifully with a 1930s home.

Whether you’re in the market for a home like this one or just looking for some great design or renovation inspiration, this place has got it all! Also, I’m happy to help you list your home or find more luxury home like this one in Atlanta. Give me ring!

~Jess

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What you need to know when pricing your luxury home

One of the most important decisions, as well as one of the most difficult when selling your luxury home is deciding how to price it. If we price it too low, you may lose out on profit potential; but if we price it too high it will languish on the market, decreasing the likelihood of fetching a good price the longer it sits. Of course, pricing is something we work on together. Choosing the right price can be difficult when selling any home but pricing a luxury home comes with a whole additional layer of complexity. Here’s how I like to approach the pricing of a luxury property:

Find the right comparables

Pricing in the luxury market can be challenging because there are often few (apples-to-apples) comparable sales for a variety of reasons. Factors that I look at when researching comparables include but are not limited to:

Customization
Location
Time of year
Other homes on the market

Look honestly at your home

In looking at comparable sales and properties, I also consider the strengths and weaknesses of your specific home compared to others that have recently sold as well as those currently on the market. We will also consider any upgrades or updates that may need to be made to bring your home in line with buyer expectations and other homes in the target price range.

Your goals

We also want to consider your goals for the sale. Do you need to sell the home quickly; or do you have time to wait for the right buyer at the right price? In the luxury market, the pool of buyers gets smaller the higher the price tag goes. Additionally, the stats – and my own experience – show that the first 2-3 weeks is the most important period.

Testing the price

I like to consider the first 2 to 3 weeks a great test of the pricing. Some of the questions I like to discuss with sellers are: Are we getting the interest we thought we would? Have other homes in the area or price range sold or come onto the market? Can we do better when it comes to pricing? How does this sale at this price compare to recent sales? If the answers suggest we need to make a change with pricing, now is the time to do it. Let’s pull the trigger and get the word out!

Remember, pricing correctly will make it much more likely that we get some good interest and even an offer in those first few weeks on the market. This will give you as the seller more leverage than if the home sits on the market for an extended period. One of the worst fates for your wonderful luxury home is to sit on the market long enough that real estate brokers and buyers begin to suspect something is wrong with the house. So, let’s get the price done right from the start!

If you would like help listing and selling your luxury home in Atlanta, please let me know. Put my experience as a Realtor®, Real Estate Attorney, and 3rd generation Atlantan to work for you. I pride myself in providing you with uncomplicated results for your luxury real estate sale and purchase.

~Jess