SOLD U SO!! 1110 Belmont Road, Athens, Georgia

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This Eastside mini farm features 5 acres of fenced pastures, with a great private setting and country farm house with front and rear porches! The home offers a split bedroom plan with three bedrooms plus an office, a great room with fireplace, formal dining room, plus an unfinished basement with two car garage. There are also possibilities for additional acreage to be purchased.

LISTED AT: $300,000 SOLD

First Time Homebuyer Series Considerations

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JWA First Time Homebuyer Series – Considerations

9 Considerations for First Time Homebuyer Home Research

So you’re ready to begin the search for your first home. These are exciting times! At Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates, we would love the opportunity to share in this time with you in helping you find a home that is just right for you. Below are 9 considerations when researching homes in the greater Athens GA area. Call today or submit a request for contact and we’ll walk you through each step! (Information via KW)

  1. Before you begin viewing properties, make a list of “must haves.” Consider location, style, age, amenities, etc.
  2. Don’t view too many properties in one day.
  3. When you find a property you like, visit it at different times of the day.
  4. Walk or drive past the property before going inside.
  5. Don’t be put off by interior decoration – it can be changed.
  6. Establish what’s included in the sale – land, furniture, appliances, etc.
  7. Ask why the sellers are moving.
  8. Determine the annual property taxes.
  9. Ask how much utility bills cost each month.

Luxury Upgrades You Desire in Greater Athens

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Upgrades You Desire in Greater Athens

Luxury Buyers Often Prefer Upgrades Over Space (Info via KW)

When it comes to luxury homes, details are so much more than “just the small stuff.” In fact, the distinctive details are often what make certain homes extraordinary. That’s why 94 percent of affluent buyers said they would be willing to sacrifice 1,000 square feet of living space to get their desired upgrades.
Did you know that, at Jennifer Westmoreland and Associates, we are a top luxury specialist at Keller Williams in the Athens area? Understanding the details of luxury living is one of the most important considerations when seeking out a premier property. Our expertise in the luxury home market gives us the knowledge to seek out the certain key details you desire in a property, such as:

 
Smart home technology
Outdoor living amenities like water features and outdoor kitchens
Wine cellars and humidors
Home theaters
Home gyms
Top-of-the-line security systems

 

Finding a property that exceeds your every expectation in the greater Athens GA requires a team with an uncompromising eye for quality and an unending commitment to service. Call us today or submit a request for contact to arrange a personalized consultation.

SOLD U SO!! 920 Lochwolde Lane, Bethlehem, Georgia

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Congratulations to the Johnson Family on their new home!

Another home SOLD by our buyer’s agent,
Brandon McEachern!

SOLD U SO!! 131 Airport Road, Athens, Georgia

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Cute ranch on east side with fenced yard!

Great room with fireplace and new laminate flooring, kitchen with tile flooring and all appliances.

LISTED AT: $100,000 SOLD

Village at Kay Place Athens 3 Homes Under Contract Recently

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3 Homes in Kay Place in Athens Under Contract Recently!

New construction at Kay Place in Athens GA could be the location of your next dream home

These 3 beautiful homes have gone under contract this week at the Village at Kay Place! Kay Place, located in the heart of Athens and just minutes from shopping and restaurants on the Westside, can include features like granite countertops, custom cabinetry, master on the main and more!

 

 

 

 

Did you miss out on these Kay Place homes this week? Looking for new construction in the greater Athens area? We have homes available in Kay Place as well as other neighborhoods in our local community. Take a look at our current Village at Kay Place listings, submit a request for contact, or give us a call today! We’d be happy to provide you with custom home listings especially for you.

8 Ways to Get Your Home in Shape for Showing

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8 Ways to Get Your Home in Shape for Showing

8 simple steps you can take to ensure your home is in “show shape”

Information via KW

Homes that have been well-maintained and convey pride of ownership appeal to perceptive, motivated buyers. Below are some simple steps you can take for your home in the greater Athens area to ensure your home is in “show shape” when you are ready to sell.

 

 

  1. Clean or replace carpets and/or other flooring, such as vinyl or hardwoods.
  2. Wash the windows and window coverings.
  3. Clean the kitchen and baths until they sparkle.
  4. Clear and pack away clutter and sell or store excess furniture.
  5. Clean your closets–extra storage space helps sell homes.
  6. Paint or touch up any rooms that need it. Use neutral colors, which have more universal appeal.
  7. Take down family pictures and other personal decorations. The more your house looks like your home, the harder it is for buyers to imagine themselves living there.
  8. Clean the basement and garage. Neatly stack and store boxes.

Your home’s cleanliness and appeal create an unconscious impression. That impression can determine the likelihood of an offer.  I’d be happy to stop by and offer you specific suggestions to help you stage your home for sale. This is the time for minor adjustments, not a major remodel. Please give me a call or submit a request for contact with any questions. Perhaps I can save you some time and/or money.

JUST LISTED!! 1279 Meadow Springs Drive, Watkinsville, Georgia

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This Oconee home is better than new with custom decorator touches throughout the open floor plan!

1279 Meadow Springs Drive features a sunken great room with stone fireplace, formal dining room and office, plus an open kitchen with large breakfast room! The HUGE owner’s suite is located on the second floor with spa like bath and walk in closet space. There are three additional bedrooms upstairs– one offers a private bath for the perfect guest suite. Other features include wood flooring throughout the main level, a custom vanity in the half bath, and custom light fixtures.

The rear yard is fenced, but the lot extends way beyond the fencing.

Popular, close in, swim & tennis community!

LISTED AT: $375,000

Greater Athens Area Best Home Improvement

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Greater Athens Area Best Home Improvements

Potential Remodel Options for Future Resale (data via KW)

Sure, you can spend a lot on something purely for the personal pleasure of having it—like that outdoor Jacuzzi under the attached gazebo—or you can go the practical route and make an improvement that will increase your home’s market value. If you’re looking to improve the appearance of your home for resale, or you just want an updated look for your own enjoyment, consider a few things before beginning any costly project.

It may not sound very exciting, but it’s the basic improvements you make to your home that may have the greatest return on its value: a beautiful new bathroom won’t make up for a leaky roof.

Below are some examples of a few improvements that usually pay off—and some that rarely make a difference (no matter how much you paid for them) when it comes time to sell your home.

“…it’s the basic improvements you make to your home that may have the greatest return…”
Best Potential for Resale:
Painting
If you’re planning to sell your home in a year or two, a fresh coat of a neutral-toned paint could make the sale easier. A professional exterior paint job may also recoup close to 75% of its cost. Let’s face it— we all like things fresh-looking.
Kitchen
With just a few basic improvements, your kitchen can practically pay you back with interest! New paint, wallpaper and flooring are always appreciated. Replacing old cabinet hardware is a low-cost improvement that makes a big difference in appearance, according to the Remodeling magazine.
Don’t expect your money back:
Swimming Pool
In a word-don’t! Unless you’re putting it in for you and your family to enjoy, it’s commonly agreed that a swimming pool has no resale value at all.
Picture-Prefect Gardens
If the potential buyer is not horticulturally inclined, chances are your floral handiwork won’t add to the offering price. The same can be said for expensive fences and stone walls-they look nice, but buyers don’t pay up for them.

 

Call me today or submit a request for contact if you’re thinking of remodeling your home. I have an extensive network of experienced professionals that I would love to put you in touch with if you’d like. I will also show you how much your home is worth in today’s market, before and after the renovations.

If anyone you know requires real estate advice, please share my contact information with them.

21 Popular Things to do in Athens GA

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Looking for things to do this summer in Athens?

TripAdvisor compiled a list of 21 top Things to do in Athens according to travelers! These might also make fun places to visit for those living in Athens and looking for “staycation” ideas. With such so many options how could you not love living in the classic city? How many have you visited?

Here they are!

  1. State Botanical Garden of Georgia
  2. Sanford Stadium
  3. Georgia Museum of Art
  4. University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
  5. The Georgia Theatre
  6. University of Georgia Golf Course
  7. Athens Welcome Center
  8. Iron Horse
  9. South Lumpkin Street
  10. Cine BarCafe
  11. T.T.R. Cobb House
  12. Bear Hollow Zoo
  13. World of Wonder Playground
  14. Taylor-Grady House
  15. Double Barreled Cannon
  16. Tree That Owns Itself
  17. Seney-Stovall Chapel
  18. Ware-Lyndon House
  19. We Let the Dawgs Out Public Art Exhibit
  20. Georgia Museum of Natural History
  21. Athens Heritage Tour

We love the Athens community and are happy to have been a part of it for many years! Need more information on moving to Athens or surrounding areas? We would be happy to talk with you about it! Send us a request for contact, or give us a call today. Do you have other places that you like to visit? Go to our Facebook page or twitter page to share your favorite things to do in the greater Athens area as well!