Monday, September 27, 2010

Helpful Government Mortgage Websites


Do you have questions about government loan programs?

Fortunately there are a lot of internet resources available.

The websites were compiled by Lou King of Norton Guaranty Mortgage. Lou knows these programs well. You can contact her at 404-310-0646 lou.king@guarantymortgage.com

Thank you Lou!

FHA Mortgage Limits per County https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm

FHA eleigible condos https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm

USDA property eligibility http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

Reverse Mortgage http://www.reversemortgage.org

Mortgage Hardship http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/


If you are looking for property in the North Metro Atlanta area give us a call!
We are Barb Dumont and Randy Wells of The Wells Team
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Fall Festivals in North Georgia


(Burts Pumpkin Farm in NW Dawson County)

This is the time of year when I really love living in North Georgia.

The leaves are starting to turn, Lake Lanier is still warm enough to take boat rides, and every weekend brings a fall festival.

Here are just a few of the many festivals available in October.

North Georgia State Fair Now until October 3rd www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

Cumming Country Fair and Festival October 7-17 www.cummingfair.net

Gold Rush Days Dahlonega October 16 and 17 www.dahlonega.org

Moonshine Festival Dawsonville October 23 and 24 www.dawson.org

Come up to North Georgia and see why Barb and I have enjoyed living here for 9 years!

While you are up here let us show you some properties that we have listed!

We are The Wells Team of The Norton Agency

To see all of our listings please go to our website www.randywellsteam.com

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Where is the Professionalism?


We spent last night with one of our clients updating them on our local market.

They understand what is transpiring in the economy and the housing market. What they do not understand is the lack of courtesy shown by other real estate agents.

The past few showings have frustrated them. A 3pm appointment actually took place at 4:30pm. Another appointment actually transpired over two hours late. Others scheduled and did not show.

Why?

The agent who was 90 minutes late decided to show other vacant properties first. This individual did not put together a plan keeping in mind the inconvenience of our sellers.

The agent who was two hours late did the same thing. This agent showed his client empty homes first not keeping track of the time.

The ironic part is that the empty homes, as well as, our listing were in the same neighborhood!They could have easily gone back to the empty home after they kept their appointment with our listing!

We do not ask for much just some professional courtesy.

If you make an appointment be there on time. If you are running early or late give us a call.

If you drive up to the home and your clients do like the home call us. Do not leave us waiting.

Give us feedback on your showing.



A little professional courtesy in this tough market goes a long way!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

THE INTERNET DOES WORK!


THE INTERNET DOES WORK!

We hear Internet statistics everyday. 90% of home buyers start their search on the Internet, no 96% start their search, or some statistic in between. We hear about these numbers but it is only relevant when it affects us directly.

Our last two contracts were a direct result of the Internet.

Both buyers are relocating from other states. Both buyers did their research through various Internet websites. Besides looking directly at homes they were also able to research schools, and other demographic information.

Both buyers put contracts on their respective homes after looking only twice.

We have always emphasized the power of the Internet to our clients. It is a integral part of our listing presentations.

Now we have some proof to back up our claims.

Take a look at our listings on our website: www.randywellsteam.com