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The Collaborator Series: Invest Atlanta Edition

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Interested in down payment assistance?  We have the contact for you! Heide Billings, of  Invest Atlanta , is here to dish about all of their amazing programs. These programs literally give away money, up $20K, and you don't even have to be a first-time buyer.  Enjoy this crash course!!

The Collaborator Series: Lender Edition

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Happy Friday!!! In our second installment, Gina speaks with Faith Helm, Loan Officer. They discuss how to obtain a home loan, which factors most affect your credit, and the best advice she has for first-time buyers. Enjoy!

The Collaborator Series: Inspector Edition

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Happy Friday, everyone!! Today, we are introducing our new "Collaborator Series" Gina will be interviewing her collaborators from all aspects of the real estate business.  In this segment, we spoke to Miles Steele , of Pillar to Post Inspections . Enjoy!

Staging Your Home - with Style!

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When beginning the process of showing your home, beautiful staging can make an big impact on how much your house goes for, and how fast you'll receive offers. It's important to present an extremely clean, open, and inviting space. These tips will help you make the best impression on potential buyers! 1. Declutter Clutter can make a space feel stifling. You want people to walk into your home and feel a sense of calmness and comfort. Keeping furniture and knick-knacks minimal can help clients breathe a sigh of relief. Home is meant to be our refuge from an oftentimes overwhelming world, and maintaining an open atmosphere helps us all relax and clear our minds. Hot Spots Magazine  2. Bright Lighting There are three types of lighting to bring into every room: accent, task, and ambient. Ambient lighting is typically the largest lighting source in a room, and sets the automatic mood. Task lighting refers to lamps that might be placed on side tables, desks, or n

Get to Know Gina: The Realtor

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Today we are diving into Gina's real estate expertise! Watch the video below to learn about Gina's work style, why she got into this business, and to hear her advice for buyers and sellers alike!! Like, subscribe, and follow @SmithFineHomesAtlanta on Facebook & Instagram

7 Tips to Fix & Flip

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RemodelingCalculator 1. Seasoned realtor with a strong grasp on marketing It’s important to team up with an experienced realtor. Find someone who has been working in the area for a long time, and knows the market backwards and forwards. They could also potentially recommend a reliable construction crew, talented photographer, and other connections that will make your first flip run smoothly. JSmithRevealedStudios 2. Create a detailed business plan Flipping houses is not a hobby, it is a business, and must be treated as such. Otherwise, you run the risk of losing a lot of money and gaining a lot of headaches. Map out every possible expense while determining your budget, and always calculate for unexpected costs. MySECO 3. Start small For your very first flip, start small. Do not take on a huge and expensive project your first go-around. On one hand, the margin for losing money will be much larger, and on the other, you could get very overwhelmed very quic