Check out this incredible 2BR/2BA loft at Ponce Springs with TONS of upgrades.  This spectacular top floor loft has everything you can imagine and it is priced less that the plain one down the hall with a poor view.  You would not believe all the extras this recently reuded loft has.  Located at 620 Glen Iris Drive #523, Atlanta, Ga 30308 and priced at $274,500 this home is a steal. 

Visit our preferred listings at www.atlprime.com to find out more.  SEE FMLS# 3713647.  For brokers there is a 4% selling commission for all contracts by July 1, 2008.  The seller’s are motivated and have priced their home accordingly.  Contact Bru Krebs at 404-849-2623 for your private showing.  Our office is on site and showing is easy and convenient.

This home has tile floors, internet security camera, tile backsplach upgrade, upgrade tubs, additional spcialty doors, projection scree TV included.  Ask about the furnishings too!  This great loft has granite counters and stainless steel appliances, custom lighting, custom closet shelving systems and much more. Come see and buy today!

Check out the amazing lots at Coastal Georgia’s Greenwood Plantation.  Located on Cathead Creek in Darien Georgia this former Rice Plantation (Circa 1830s) has amazing marsh front and coast side lots starting at only $66,000.  This is a HUGE reduction in price to make the perfect buy for builders and homeowners alike.  If you are looking for an investment property, there is no better price or place than Greenwood.  Greenwood Plantation is an incredible ‘All Green’ development where impact on the environment and ecology is minimal.

Ask us about the special builder packages/incentives that are available.  All the home sites are very special with lots of trees and great space.  This is a private 33 home gated community with special touches everywhere.  The home sites are scattered among five distinctive communities, each with its own uniqueness. 

The club facility has guest suites, grilling/ picknick area, large pool with decks, screened porch that overlooks the marsh and water, two guest suites, fitness area and game room.  There is also a full kitchen and lodge area with fireplace for those relaxing coastal nights.  Walk along the private dock to see how special this is.  Also, don’t forget to watch for the wild life that frequents this serene property. 

call Bru for your personal information package including photos and pricing for all home sites.  www.atlprime.com, www.greenwood-plantation.com, (404) 849-2623.  Email bru@atlprime.com.

PRIME REAL ESTATE is now kicking off the sales program for King Plantation.  King Plantation is a 200+ home development on the coast of Georgia.  The property has great amenities, spectacular water views, lakeside homesites and more.  This gated community is very unique and will be offering special pricing to those who get in early.  contact bru@atlprime.com for more information. 

Be sure to visit our web site at www.atlprime.comfor the latest in Atlanta real estate. Also, we are now hiring for our Hinesville office and coastal development on site staff. send resumes to coastal@atlprime.com.

If you are thinking about buying a home in the Atlanta area, a PRIME agent is your best resource.  We know where the best properties and deals are.  Our agents keep on top of the market and assist in finding the right place, negotiating the best deal, and getting the right financing.  Buying a home can be tricky, especially if you buy the wrong thing. 

There are several key factors to consider in purchasing a home including location, age, builder and finishes.  Many properties can look the same but be quite different.  For example you may find a property that looks great but has some underlying issues you may not be aware of.  Your PRIME agent can look at the history of the property and how its fits into todays marketplace.  There may be factors you need to consider when making your purchase decision.  Having the right resources makes all the difference.  Many buyers have rushed in and bought properties based on a feeling and not looked at the history.  This has often created a major problem for them in repairs, resale or valuation.  At no cost to you, a PRIME agent can help you sort out these issues to make the most informed decision possible.

“That is my job,” says Prime Broker Bru Krebs, “to make sure my clients are taken care of.  Repeat business is key to my success and happy clients make repeat business.”  The PRIME team works hard to ensure its clients satisfaction not only today, but in the future. “The relationship does not end at the closing table for us,” says Krebs, which is something often overlooked with so many other brokers.  Be careful, be informed and have the right tools and your home buying process will be maximized.

The end is approaching on the opportunity to  an end soon.  The final open houses will be this weekend April 26 & 27, 2008.  Over 600 homes are for sale startig at $1000.  Be sure you also have a PRIME agent to help you with your contract.  we are familiar with the process and it is at no cost to you.  Contact a PRIME agent today to get an information book and register. 

Some examples of homes for sale are:

1330 Nash Street, Atlanta, GA 30314 - a 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Home with approximately 1776 square feet which was previously valued at $213,000: the starting bid is $1000!

3777 Peachtree Road #1013, Atlanta, GA 30319 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo with approximately 903 square feet which was previously valued at $192,300: the starting bid is $49,000.

1536 Westwood Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310 - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath home with approximately 2200 square feet which was previously valued at $320,000: the starting bid is ONLY $1000!

6269 Southland Drive Ridge, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 - 4 Bedroom 4 Bath with approximately 3900 square feet which was previously valued at $317,000: the starting bid is $99,000.

PRIME REAL ESTATE is excited to be working with REDC on the foreclosure close outs.  Call us today at (404) 685-3774 or visit our web site at www.atlprime.com.

The Auction will be held May 4,5,6 & 10 at The Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.  Liquidation deals are here!!!

There are a large number of bank owned properties coming on the market for resale this year.  These are excellent opportunities for investment way under market value.  Most homes require a little rehab work, but it is well worth the effort.  As a selling agent specialist for Countrywide Home Loans, I have seen homes sell as low as $14,000.  We also have auction homes with bids starting at $1000. 

There are definitely some deals to be had out there for the savvy investor.  Contact a Prime Real Estate associate to find out how to get the best deal for yourself.  They are definitely there.  This is an excellent opportunity to get in the right property at an insane price.  Bank’s are desperate to clear their books and the prices reflect that. 

There are a few things to remember though when making an offer though.  All homes are sold ‘as is’.  A prequalification is required prior to making an offer, and a few complicated seller’s documents have to be signed to make it all happen.  It is always best to have a PRIME associate help you make sure you getting the right property at the right price and that all the paperwork is in your bet interest.  Contact a Prime Real Estate associate today at 404-685-3774 or through the ‘contact link’ on our web site at www.atlprime.com.  

Wind and weather storms have become a serious concerns as of late here in Atlanta.  Last Friday saw destruction to so many areas in the downtown, forth ward and central Atlanta city that no one expected.  There was major destruction to landmarks like the Phillip’s Arena, The World Congress Center, The CNN Center, The Stacks Lofts (aka The Cotton Mill Lofts), The Westin Peachtree, Centennial Olympic Park and much more.  Many Atlantans were awakened to realize that even their secure urban lives can be touched by mother nature at a moment’s notice. 

The PRIME REAL ESTATE team in Atlanta offers the following advice when preparing for such events in the future.  First make sure you have some essential plans in place if the event arises.  First make sure you have a safe place to go when trouble strikes.  Make sure you have a signal for those in your area that everyone understands and recognizes as the warning signal to find safety.  Be sure you are prepared.  The most prepared person is the one most likely to survive even the most catastrophic events. 

For preparation you need to make sure you have a route and destination plan in place that works.  Make sure you determine a safe location that will accommodate your needs.  The location should be in the most interior places of the building.  Exterior walls are the most dangerous.  Next, you should have an evacuation plan in place and then test it to make sure it works.  When determining space requirements in the safety area you choose, allow 5-6 square feet per person.   Keep distance from areas that have debris, equipment or automobiles.  These can become large flying death weapons in a high wind event. 

More information can be found on the National Weather site and the Internet.  Most importantly, be prepared, remain calm and have a good plan that works.  

Come see the spectaculars condos that remain at Avista Condominiums.  These spectacular city homes have beautiful thick and dark hardwoods, GE Profile Appliances, Smart Wiring and much more.  Each home is unique with its own private balcony.  All homes have jetted tubs and separate showers too.  These are truly like nothing else in Atlanta.  Plus the spectacular city views are breath taking.

 You can walk to restaurants like Wolfgang Puck, Mellow Mushroom and much more.  The complex is just off Peachtree Street in Buckhead’s Loring Heights neighborhood.  It is within walking distance to Piedmont Hospital, many restaurants, nightlife, grocery stores and much more.  Walk to anything including nice area parks!  It is also very easy to access midtown and downtown by walking or a very short drive.  This hidden property has so many features. 

The sales center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5PM.  The homes are located at 140 Alden Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30309.  Stop by today!

Living in Sandy Springs has become a special event, and The Rosedale is no exception.  The Rosedale offers space and new amenities at a price that is second to none. Two bedroom homes begin in the $130s with new hardwoods, stainless steel appliances, lighting and more.  Construction is nearly complete, so the construction pricing will not be in effect much longer. 

There are also some great buyer incentives for contracts by March 30, 2008.  Call Phillip Stampul (404) 542-1104 or Lynette Alston (404) 376-2971 for your personal showing and information.

This great Sandy Springs complex is priced to sell.  Homes are within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, night life, transportation and much more.  This is truly a special hide away community in the heart of all that is Sandy Springs.  The Rosedale is nestled behind a great wall of privacy trees, but is steps from everything.  There is a fantastic pool and picnic area private to the community.  HOA fees are low and include many of life’s expenses within them.  The construction is all brick, so energy efficiency is great.  The community also has plenty of resident and guest parking, controlled door access and an on-site laundry facility.

 Call or stop by today to get your special home at these special prices in exquisite Sandy Springs.  The PRIME REAL ESTATE experts are ready to help you find the right home, the right financing and any other services you may need.  You can see a few of the homes for yourself at www.atlprime.com.  With interest rates and pricing as low as they are, there has never been a been a better time to buy at The Rosedale.  These opportunities will be short lived, so get yours today!

When it comes to selling your home there are a few things you need to do to ensure the quickest sale and the best price.  Most importantly, you need to choose a qualified professional who can get your home noticed in the right places by the right people.  In this day and age, many people are looking to discount brokers for selling their home.  Here the old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ has never been more true.  You may pay less, but you will also get less (and in a much longer selling time).  After all, why would you do all the work and get a lower net on the sale?  It truly pays to have a knowledgeable expert helping you make the right choices and navigate this very challenging market.  Call a PRIME expert in Atlanta to find out more.

In preparation for sale there are also some very critical steps you need to take toward preparing your home to showcase to buyers.  First, make sure that the home is always clean.  Next, go through all the ‘extras’ in your home and remove them.  Making the home as neutral as possible helps your home appeal to more buyers and a variety of tastes.  Not everyone has the same taste as you (and vice versa), so don’t limit yourself to buyers exactly like yourself.  Most everyone is an individual and it does not make sense to limit your buyer pool to people only as yourself.
If you have any specific religious, cultural, or lifestyle suggesting items, they should be stored out of sight until your move.  Additionally, get rid of any colors that may be too far from neutral.  Consider this, if you went to look at a home and your personal preference did not include purple walls with pink trim, how attracted would you be toward that home?  Similarly, if you are of traditional values and you look at a home with lots of pornographic or suggestive art work, how attracted would you be to that home?  Or perhaps you like clean spaces and the home you visit has toys and trash strewn about, how attracted would you be to that home?  This is why we always recommend a neutral clean environment for your perspective buyer.  You want to ensure that they are comfortable in your home and can imagine how their things would fit. 

If the home is too suggestive, cluttered or has too many colors that are hard to match, then your buyer pool has been reduced tremendously.  The experts at PRIME REAL ESTATE in Atlanta can help you with recommendations if you are unsure what works best.  Our agents are trained in how to stage the home to sell.  Call us today at (404) 685-3774 to schedule your personal interview. 

Additionally, when it is time to sell you need to make sure that your home shows up in the right places: in front of the right prospects.  A discount package that only hits a few avenues where buyers look might not fill the need.  that is why the PRIME experts place your home in so many places to get noticed.  I am sure you have heard that ’sales is a numbers game’, and it is.  The experts at PRIME realize that selling your condo in Midtown is not the same as selling your McMansion in Buckhead.  Each property needs a tailored marketing approach.  The ‘one size fits all’ approach you will find from the discounters does not work, and ultimately costs you more than you will ever imagine.

Think about it this way: if you sell your home with a PRIME expert for $400,000 and pay a 6% commission, you will net $376,000 and not have to do any work.  If you use a discount broker statistic show you will get an average of 16% less for your home or $336,000.  Plus, you will have to do ALL the work.  Would you rather have more money and less work, or less money and more work?  Using a PRIME expert who knows where and how to place your your home just makes more since when you add it all up. 

The PRIME team serves areas through out Atlanta like: Midtown, Buckhead, College Park, East Atlanta, Decatur, Poncey Highlands, Virginia Highlands, Fourth Ward and any other area inside the metro perimeter.  We are here to help!