SOLD U SO!! 167 Meadowview Road, Athens, Georgia 30606

 

Congrats to the Bruning family on their new home!

Halloween 2017 at Team JWA

Happy Halloween from Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates!

We take your home buying and selling needs seriously, and can have fun too! If you value a local real estate team with years of experience, this is it! Before you look at the answer, see if you can guess the theme of each ofthese photos!

SOLD U SO!! 385 Academy Woods Drive, Jefferson, Georgia

This home boasts a completely updated interior that includes: new flooring and painting throughout the home, as well as updated baths with granite and tile. This split level plan features an updated kitchen with new granite countertops and stainless appliances on the upper level, as well as a great room with stone fireplace, formal dining room with french doors to the deck, plus three bedrooms and two full baths.

Two additional bedrooms are on the lower level, as well as a full bath, laundry and an oversize garage with storage, plus door to the fenced back yard!

*Listing agent is related to the seller.

LISTED AT: $219,900 SOLD

SOLD U SO!! 527 Edgewood Drive, Athens, Georgia

Adorable craftsman style home conveniently located on the Westside of Athens!

The home is in immaculate condition and features a vaulted great room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, plus a main level owner’s suite. There is also a fenced backyard with patio!

LISTED AT: $189,900 SOLD

Sit. Stay. Sell. The Power Of Pets In Real Estate

Every pet deserves a home!

Did you know that, at Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates, we are happy to support our local Athens Area Humane Society with each closing? We were happy to donate a percentage of 2017 closings to the AAHS in support of their mission, and look forward to continuing the tradition! Do you have pets in your household? Below is an excerpt from a Keller Williams blog post. Visit their blog page for more information on helpful ways to help show a home with pets. (Information and photo via KW)

“There was a time when selling a home with a pet was a major issue for sellers and real estate agents. Great efforts went into masking odors, eliminating stains, putting up food/water bowls, closing doggy doors, removing litter pans, putting toys away and even finding a place for the pet to be during showings. Needless to say, it required a lot of extra work on top of the other tasks needed to get the home ready for showing.

In today’s market, most of this has changed, and pet-friendly homes are now considered by many to be a benefit.

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With 65 percent of households currently owning a pet, having a pet is no longer a “downside” when it comes to buyers and sellers. However, even though 79 million households have at least one pet, home owners still need to present a clean, pet-stain and odor-free home when listing it for sale.

More than just having pets, an estimated 83 percent of people actually consider the pet a member of the family. This is causing home owners and agents to see pet-friendly homes in a different light.

Agents understand that people are passionate about their pets. But more than understanding that passion is delivering service that meets the client’s specific needs…” (Continued at KW blog post).

3 Small Steps To Prepare Your Home For Rain

(Information and photo via Keller Williams)

Complete these home maintenance steps before spring rains begin:

  1. Inspect the foundation for low areas and fill with compacted soil to help prevent foundation damage.
  2. Check the wood trim around windows, doors and railings and make repairs before wood rot occurs.
  3. Inspect the deck for discolorations and reseal before warping occurs.

Small tips can add value to your home. A few maintenance steps can help prevent long-term damage.

Thinking about buying or selling a home? Let us be your resource for local real estate information. Give us a call today, or submit a request for contact!

SOLD U SO!! 164 Russell Way, Athens, Georgia

NEW CONSTRUCTION!!

This craftsman inspired home features the Wisteria plan, offering a formal dining room, great room with fireplace, kitchen with granite countertops and custom cabinets, plus a breakfast room. The owner’s suite is on the main level, along with a half bath. 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs. There is also a detached, 2 car garage.

The Village at Kay Place is conveniently located in the heart of Athens, just minutes from the best shopping and restaurants on the Westside.

$2,000 seller paid closing costs with preferred lender only.
Closing with sellers preferred attorney.

LISTED AT: $241,900 SOLD

October 2017 Home Care in the Greater Athens Area

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.

Home Care Tips October

(Information and photo via Keller Williams)

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to:

  1. Replace or clean your furnace filter.
  2. Clean filters for kitchen exhaust fans.
  3. Drain outside faucets and winterize your sprinkler system.
  4. Check your driveway for cracks. Fill cracks and reseal as needed.
  5. Cover your air conditioner and/or remove any window units.
  6. Reverse your ceiling fans to help blow warm air down from the ceiling throughout the room.
  7. Drain approximately 2 gallons from water heater to eliminate sediment.
  8. Pass a lit candle around doors and windows to check for drafts. Weather strip as necessary.
Call today or submit a request for contact to find out what’s happening in our greater Athens area and how we can help!

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SOLD U SO!! 340 Snapfinger Drive, Athens, Georgia

Congratulations to the Teskey family on their new home!

Thank you so much for choosing The JWA  for your real estate needs for the 2nd time this year!
It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you!

5 Community Events on Friday the 13th and October

5 Special Events for Friday the 13th and October in the Greater Athens area

(Image via Keller Williams)

It’s Friday the 13th, plus Halloween is coming up soon! Do you have any plans for today, or the rest of the month? Or are you looking for something to do? Our community is always fun of special events and things to do! There are lots of local seasonal events coming up in the greater Athens area. Here are 5 ideas. Visit our JWA page to share your favorite Fall events as well!

  1. Washington Farms in Watkinsville – Have you navigated the corn maze? Visit their page to learn all there is to do at Washington Farms this Fall.
  2. Zombie Farms of Athens – This “farm” is a haunted trail, opening tonight. Are you a fan of haunted houses?
  3. Oconee County Fall Festival in Watkinsville – with an expected 20,000 people attending, there will be lots to see and do. The Oconee Fall Festival is Saturday, October 21st.
  4. Watkinsville Trick or Treat – Bring the kids to downtown Watkinsville on October 31st for trick or treating and family fun!
  5. Boo-le-Bark Boulevard in Athens – A Halloween dog costume parade? Yes! Parade takes place Sunday, October 15th.