Buyers - Ask about our 100% Financing Loan ProgramGorgeous 3 Bed / 2 Bath Ranch with landscaped yard, great location, ready to sell! Enjoy the benefits of property ownership in this 1-story 3 bedrooms / 3 bath home. With an easy drive to nearby shopping and interstates, this traditional floor plan delivers a dramatic dining room, master suite with separate shower and jetted garden tub, and relaxing family room. It has new paint and carpet throughout. A desirable ranch floor plan in the School of Excellence Marietta High School District. Asking $219,000! a>View the virtual tour at:1632 Pinebreeze Drive Tour Call: Bob Southard 770-656-9143AgentBobSells.com 09/24/2007

 Heritage Trace SubdivisionIf you are looking to get into one of Atlanta's best school districts, have good access to most of Atlanta and need a reasonably priced home, you should look at Heritage Trace Subdivision. Heritage Trace Subdivision is in the southeast corner of Cobb County. That location is close to Highway 400, 285 and many other primary roads. It's just North of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody.Cobb County Schools are excellent and ranked very high nationally.Homes in this large subdivision have appreciated significantly in the past 10 years. Currently homes sell for $250,000 plus.There is also a pool, tennis courts and clubhouse.Call me for all the current listings. 09/17/2007

*** CHESHIRE MANOR of EAST COBB ***  One amazing trait of the homes in Cheshire manor are the concrete roof tiles. These tiles are guaranteed for life, so no worry of an expensive roof replacement down the raod.Please check out the Monier website to see more about these amazing roof options. 09/17/2007

*** MALLARD LAKE SUBDIVISION ***In the heart of East Cobb lies Mallard Lake Subdivision. Rolling Hills surrounding the lake in a neighborhood that's just the right size.Recently Mallard Lake upgraded their Pool and Clubhouse and they hold seasonal events in the recreational area. Mallard Lake is in the Walton School District and provides easy access to Johnson Ferry, Roswell Road and Highway 400.Come see the homes in this well established neighborhood.Call me with any questions that you may have. 09/17/2007

I think I may have mentioned in a blog or two that I love staging kitchens.   Perhaps in part it's because I'm only allowed in my kitchen to make salads or to set the table.  Oh, and of course to clean (smile).  Alright, I admit it, I can't cook.  But... I can stage a home!I look at all kitchens as pure potential.  Typically, a homeowner has invested in new granite countertops along with new appliances.  Given that they've made the investment, I think it only right to give them the attention they deserve.  My goal of course is to further compliment the wonderful enhancements they've made.Here's the "after" picture (posted first for a twist but also included at the bottom):Home Staged by Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC.  Separating your home from the others on the market thru home stagin... 09/15/2007

I had the good fortune yesterday to work with a couple of great guys who literally gave me free rein to take their vacant investment property and turn it into a home.  The home is large with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths as well as a finished basement.  With so many bedrooms and with so many professionals now working out of their homes, I thought it best to show potential buyers, through home staging, how to use one of the bedrooms as an office.  Here's the "before" picture: Now here's the "after" picture: This home was professionally stagd in Sandy Springs, Georgia by Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC.  We've had the great pleasure of  helping many homeowners with getting their homes sold more quickly.  09/15/2007

I've been given another opportunity to help a builder sell his inventory.  Unfortunately for this builder, the homes aren't moving.  Fortunately, there are solutions that can help move his inventory.Having received a call from the agent in charge for this newly constructed sub-division, I evidently hit the nail on the head when I made the following comment:  "The prospective buyers have fallen in love with the model home but not with the inventory home."  After seeing the model home itself; I could understand completely why the buyers liked that particular home.  It felt good, it looked good and I felt the desire to stay and linger. I always try and place myself in the role of the prospective buyer (whether looking at new construction or a resale), so, just as any prospective buyer woul... 09/07/2007

I received a call from a homeowner recently with a request to stage her vacant condo.  As she explained, she had relocated with her company from Georgia to Illinois and had hoped the condo would sell shortly after.  Unfortunately, the vacant home lingered on the market and, in fact,  was seldom being shown.Her question, and I'm asked this question often, is; "how different is the process when the client is out-of-state?"  As I explained, there really is no difference.  NOTE:  I'm sure that many home stagers operate similarly, however, it's always best to check and review first.Specific to my process:Appointment made with Realtor/Agent to view the homeBefore Pictures takenBid Options are provided to homeowner via email or faxHomeowner selects optionStaging Date SelectedContract sent to h... 09/07/2007

 Cheshire Manor For some very unique homes in East Cobb, please check into CHESHIRE MANOR, just off of Sandy Plains Road in Marietta. This Cul-De-Sac subdivision, is an enclave of 8 Custom built homes. Each home has 12 foot ceilings on the main level, concrete tile roofs (lifetime warranty), Granite in the kitchen and all bathrooms, beautiful cherry wood floors, excellent schools, security systems, wiring for speakers throughout the house, multi-zone HVAC, and beautifully manicured yards.The homes are priced in the $700s. Please contact me if you would like to preview these beautiful new homes.Al MaxwellColdwell Banker37 Johnson Ferry Rd770-988-3453 09/03/2007

Yesterday, as I was nearing completion of staging a condo, I called the agent to make arrangements to return the key.  Fortunately, he was close by and asked if he could come over to see the results. He was with a friend who had the opportunity earlier in the morning to see the condo when it was vacant.   Their reaction - They were blown away with how different it made the home and how incredible it looked.  But equally, if not more important, the "friend" kept asking questions regarding the features of the home and whether I had added "that" or added "this."  In summary - he proved a point I tell all of my prospects.  Furniture and accessories help to showcase the features of the home.  The items he was pointing out weren't items I had brought into the home.  Instead, they were feature... 08/29/2007

Indian Hills has something for just about everbody. The original subdivision opned in the 1970's and offered the "latest" updates in homes. Many of these 30 plus year old homes have been completely rennovated or razed  for new construction.The subdivision winds around the Indian Hills Country Club, which is a beautiful complex of golf, tennis dining and family events.Indian Hills is close to  Upper and Lower Roswell Road and minutes from key highways and excellent shopping.Click here to get the latest listings in this wonderful community:CLICK FOR INDIAN HILLS LISTINGS 08/28/2007

Camden Place of East CobbThis desirable community has approximately 179 beautiful homes. Current sales prices are ranging from $572,000 to $736,000 (as of Sept 2007). Many of the homes are updated with new kitchens and finished basements. The neighborhood amenities include tennis, pool and clubhouse. Camden Place is convenient to Johnson Ferry and Roswell Road. Schools for this subdivision are Mt. Bethel Elementary, Dickerson Middle and Walton High School.Please contact me for more information on Camden Place. Al Maxwellal.maxwell@colwellbankeratlanta.com404-213-3804 08/27/2007

Asheforde of East CobbThis desirable community has approximately 114 beautiful homes. Current sales prices are ranging from $623,000 to $712,000 (as of Sept 1, 2007). Many of the homes are updated with new kitchens and finished basements. The neighborhood amenities include tennis, pool and clubhouse. Asheforde is located just off of Lower Roswell Road and is convenient to Johnson Ferry and Roswell Road. Schools for this subdivision are Mt. Bethel Elementary, Dickerson Middle and Walton High School.Please contact me for more information on Asheforde Al Maxwellal.maxwell@colwellbankeratlanta.com404-213-3804 08/27/2007

Waterford Green of East CobbThis desirable community has approximately 150 beautiful homes. Current sales prices are ranging from $628,000 to $749,000 (as of Sept 1, 2007). Many of the homes are updated with new kitchens and finished basements. The neighborhood amenities include tennis, pool and clubhouse. Some back up to the Chattahoochee National Forest.Waterford Green is located just off of Lower Roswell Road and is convenient to Johnson Ferry and Roswell Road. Schools for this subdivision are Mt. Bethel Elementary, Dickerson Middle and Walton High School.Please contact me for more information on WATERFORD GREEN.Al Maxwellal.maxwell@colwellbankeratlanta.com404-213-3804  08/27/2007

EASTHAMPTONBuilt by John Weiland, considered to one of the best builders in the nation, EastHampton is a very popular place to live.It's truly a family-oriented subdivision with a fantastic clubhouse, resort-like pool area, tennis courts and seasonal community events.EastHampton is in the southeast corner of Cobb County. That location is close to Highway 400, 285 and many other primary roads. It's just North of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. It also is very close to some great East Cobb restaurants and shopping.Cobb County Schools are excellent and ranked very high nationally.Homes in this large subdivision have appreciated significantly in the past 10 years. Currently homes sell for $450,000 plus.Call me for all the current listings. 08/26/2007

BALDWIN FARMS If you are looking to get into one of Atlanta's best school districts, have good access to most of Atlanta and need a reasonably priced home, I recommend Baldwin Farms.Baldwin Farms Subdivision is in the southeast corner of Cobb County. That location is close to Highway 400, 285 and many other primary roads. It's just North of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody.Cobb County Schools are excellent and ranked very high nationally.Homes in this large subdivision have appreciated significantly in the past 10 years. Currently homes sell for $500,000 plus.There is also pool, tennis courts and clubhouse.Call me for all the current listings.  08/26/2007

If you are looking to get into one of Atlanta's best school districts, have good access to most of Atlanta and need a reasonably priced home, I recommend JACKSONS CREEK.JACKSONS CREEK Subdivision is in the southeast corner of Cobb County. That location is close to Highway 400, 285 and many other primary roads. It's just North of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody.Cobb County Schools are excellent and ranked very high nationally.Homes in this large subdivision have appreciated significantly in the past 10 years. Currently homes sell for $350,000 plus.There is also a lake, pool, tennis courts and clubhouse.Call me for all the current listings. 08/26/2007

As a professional stager, I'm often asked what room is my favorite to decorate.  And as much as I'd like to think that I don't have a favorite - I have to admit that I love staging kitchens.  I'm on the constant look-out for kitchen accessories whether it's cookbooks, greenery, kitchen towels, etc... to keep my inventory fresh.Here are a few examples of kitchens I've recently staged:All Homes Staged by the team of professionals with Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC.  Whether the home is vacant or occupied, we're here to assist in separating your home from the others on the market.  For more examples of our work, visit our web site at http://www.homestagingatlanta.com.  08/26/2007

While I'm NOT Abby, I do receive emails via my contact us form from my web site that read exactly as stated in the blog title.There are many recommendations, I'm sure, that Pauline Esther Friedman Phillips (pen name Dear Abby; now currently written by her daughter Jeanne Philips) would provide.Here's my response:If you're currently listed with an agent, it's likely you've received sound advice on what improvements (structural or otherwise) that need to be addressed.  I highly recommend that you act on these suggestions.  Most agents have been selling real estate for a while and know precisely what will assist in getting the home sold.The ever-so-important curb appeal.  Don't underestimate the value.  When a prospective buyer hits the driveway, the exterior needs to be welcoming enough t... 08/25/2007

For me, staging is an opportunity to get as creative as I can and to make the space I'm working with as beautiful as possible.  Truly, the opportunities are endless as each home is like a blank canvas.As mentioned in my blog 5 same bedroom suites, 5 different looks, each home is unique and has its' very own style.  Some homes are large while others are small; some have a separate dining room while others do not.  The list of things that are unique goes on and on.  In summary, these differences allow for creativity.  I welcome the opportunity with each of my staging projects as I can't think of another outlet that's more rewarding than making a home look beautiful.Here are 6 examples of dining rooms (same table, some round, some rectangle):All Homes Staged by the team of professionals wi... 08/25/2007