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8 August Home Care Tips in Greater Athens GA

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August Home Care Tips in Greater Athens

Keep your home in top shape with these 8 August tasks

Can you believe it’s already August?! Back to school is coming up, and Fall weather is right around the corner. With the start of a new month, it’s a good time to review this checklist of 8 August tasks to keep your home in top shape. Info via Keller Williams!

  1. Test smoke detectors
  2. Drain approximately 2 gallons from water heaters to eliminate sediment.
  3. Clean dryer vent duct.
  4. Vacuum bathroom vent covers.
  5. Replace or clean furnace filter.
  6. Clean out basement window wells.
  7. Clean coils in rear of refrigerator unit.
  8. Clean around air conditioning compressor.

Have you taken care of your home over the years and are now thinking about moving, or know someone that is? We’d love to help you with the process! Submit a request for contact, or give us a call today.

Copyright 2017 Keller Williams® Realty, Inc. If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Opportunity Housing Provider. Each office is independently owned and operated. 

2017 Oconee School Supply Drive a Success

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2017 Oconee School Supply Drive a Success!

A record amount of school supply donations were presented to area schools

Oconee schools were presented with your school supply donations today at the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to your support and our community partners, we were able to help provide a record number of school supplies for the 2017-18 school year. Special thanks to our community partners, including Athens First Bank and Trust, Banksouth, Fox’s Pizza Den of Oconee, Matt Dixon/Briscoe Family Foundation, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce and Target of Athens. We’re happy to support education in our community, and look forward to the success of the new school year.

From People To Pets – Everyone Deserves A Home

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From People to Pets – Everyone Deserves a Home

Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates and the Athens Area Humane Society

From People to Pets – Everyone Deserves a Home! Community is important to us, and we are so happy to support the AthensArea HumaneSociety! Along with a top local real estate team, you are also supporting your community when you work with us at Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates in buying or selling your next home! #foryoureverymove #athensga #aahs #honestathensagent

Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates
Keller Williams Realty Greater Athens
706-389-9953 / 706-316-2900

 

Not Finding Exact Real Estate You’re Looking For Online

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Not Finding Exact Real Estate You’re Looking For Online?

Let us show you the whole picture in the greater Athens area!

NOT FINDING EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR, ONLINE

Info Via KW
Personal Photo Real Tips from a Real Estate Professional
Most people these days start out their real estate search online, but it’s easy to feel like you’re not getting the full picture. Seeing properties in person is really the only way you can narrow down your search and really get the buying process started.
Call me today and I can help you put together a list of properties that we can view together in the greater Athens GA area. If you don’t have a solid idea on what you’d like to see, we can even plan on just touring a few open houses together.
And one more question – Often people start searching online to try and gain an understanding of their own home’s value. Is this the case with you? If so, I would love to give you an online, no hassle estimate or an in-depth broker price opinion. Submit a request for contact, or ask for a customized home valuation guide for your current home today!

What Not To Do Before Buying A House

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What Not To Do Before Buying A House

7 things you may want to try and avoid during the home buying process

The home buying process can be an overwhelming time. Often, things you think may not be important during that process could actually effect you along the way. Here are 7 things to try and avoid along your home purchase journey, via KW!

  1. Don’t make a major purchase. This will change your credit score and possibly disqualify you from a mortgage.
  2. Don’t change jobs unless it’s absolutely necessary. A consistent work history is crucial to lenders.
  3. Don’t give earnest money directly to a For Sale By Owner seller.
  4. Don’t forget to switch utilities. Call the utility companies as soon as you have a contract.
  5. Don’t forget to get hazard insurance as long before closing as possible.
  6. Don’t ignore lender requirement. Be absolutely clear on what the lender requires and take care of it.
  7. Do go it alone. A reliable real estate professional will help you with all the details, including ones you didn’t think of.

Have additional questions or ready to begin the home purchase process? Request a contact from Team JWA, or give us a call today!

 

This Month in Real Estate July 2017

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This Month in Real Estate July 2017

Contact us to learn how national numbers compare to your neighborhood in the greater Athens area

(Info via KW)

According to the National Association of Realtors, the median home price for existing homes nationwide has increased 3.2% since last month, and 5.8% since this time last year. Interested in learning more about the current real estate market? Take a look at This Month in Real Estate for the month of July from Keller Williams. Interested in learning how these numbers compare to homes in your neighborhood? We can let you know all about that too! Give us a call today, or request a free home valuation guide customized for your home in the greater Athens area.

 

Jennifer Westmoreland and Associates 2017 Oconee School Supply Drive

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Team JWA 2017 Oconee School Supply Drive

Donate supplies in support of our community through July 27th

 

 Jennifer Westmoreland and Associates is happy to help organize the 2017 Oconee school supply drive, to benefit students in need at area schools! We need your help.  Between now and July 27th, simply purchase new school supplies and drop them off at our offices in the school supply donation bin.  We are located at:

1361 Jennings Mill Road, Suite B-100, Watkinsville GA

We will gather all donations and present them to Oconee schools just before school starts.  See the links below for a list of most needed items by school! Interested in volunteering to be a liaison to a school? We’d love your help! Call 706-389-9953.

Looking for additional donation drop off locations? You can now drop off donations at Athens First Bank at Butlers Crossing, Banksouth in Athens on Milledge Ave or in Watkinsville on Hwy 441, Fox’s Pizza Den of Oconee on Hwy 78 and the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to these wonderful community partners!

High Shoals Elementary School

Oconee Elementary School

Rocky Branch Elementary School

Malcom Bridge Elementary School

Colham Ferry Elementary School

Oconee Primary School

This Month in Real Estate June 2017

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This Month in Real Estate – June 2017

Monthly Real Estate Trends – Ask About the Athens Area!

Here are some national trends in real estate for the month of June. Interested in what the current market in your neighborhood is like? We’d be happy to sit down with you and review a customized plan based upon your individual market conditions! At Jennifer Westmoreland and Associates, we are a part of the community and make our focus to be the local experts in what’s happening here in the greater Athens area. Submit a request for contact, or give us a call. We look forward to working with you.

Luxury Homes Available in Greater Athens GA

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Luxury Homes Available in Greater Athens GA

In the market for a custom home? Be looking for this luxury home insert!

Are you in the market for your next dream home in the greater Athens area? This monthly luxury home flyer may have just the information you’re looking for to simplify your process! Did you know that Jennifer is the #1 Keller Williams Athens Luxury Home Specialist? The insert can be found in the Real Estate Book of Athens, and we will also share information on these beautiful homes. On one side you’ll find featured homes in the Athens area, and on the other side are featured homes in Oconee area. See a home you like or have additional questions? Please give us a call today, or submit a request for contact! For our sellers, this is also an additional benefit that we offer at Team Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates to find potential buyers for your current home. We look forward to speaking with you soon, with a focus on finding a home that is just right for you.

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.