Randy Wells's Blog

I hope the title would grab your attention.   Here is a quick story: We have new clients in Atlanta. As they look at a home with us they continue to have their Las Vegas home up for sale.  The home in Las Vegas is a new property, in excellent shape, and priced to sell. After 7 months in a busy La...

The real estate euphoria continues. Here is an excerpt from the National Association of Realtors: "February pending home sales flattened with limited buyer choices, but remained at the second highest level in nearly three years, according to the National Association of Realtors®."   No doubt we a...

Real estate transactions are becoming increasingly complex. Put together a contract, add financing contracts, inspection reports, appraisals, and the paperwork adds up. This was a first for The Wells Team: We received an offer on a home in North Georgia. Under Special Stipulations they added the ...

As I go another listing appointment I know the first question that will be asked: HOW MUCH IS MY HOME WORTH? Of course that is the most important factor our sellers look at when deciding to sell their home and of course which realtor to choose.   I lost a listing last month because the seller hel...

According to everything you read in the media the housing market is booming. Prices are up and inventory is down. New home sales are also starting to see an increasing demand. So this must be a good time to build!!!! In North Georgia the jury is still out. Here are some considerations: Price pre ...

The media is full of great stories about our national housing market. Atlanta is also included as one of the latest success stories. If you read between the lines in these articles you will see that the surging house market is also causing other issues for homeowners. For the homeowner who is "un...

I was so excited to see electronic signatures become acceptable in Georgia. In the comfort of my home I can fill out contracts, email them to clients for signatures, and have them returned to me via email. NO MORE PAPER! Now lets talk short sales. I happily sent two separate banks two purchase an...

I was watching Ground Hog Day over the weekend with my son. This was the movie with Bill Murray where he went to Punxsutawney PA, as a newscaster, to report on Ground Hog Day. He ends up repeating the same day over and over in the town until eventually the cycle is broken. (I do not explain movie...

I know that most of you have never heard this phrase from your friend or neighbor (sarcasm): "If you know somebody who is looking for a home in our neighborhood bring them to my home, I am willing to sell".   Yes they are willing to sell: If the buyer is an all cash buyer so we do not have to hav...

Here is a trend we are seeing in the North Georgia real estate market: BUT THE HOME IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD! WHY WOULD I BUY THIS HOME WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO! I live in the only golf course/boat community on Lake Lanier. One hour north of Atlanta it is truly a resort lifestyle experience. Unfor...