Did you know that you have a home warranty on your home right now that you can use to repair items in your home for a small deductible?

Yes!
As a Duffy seller and as part of our marketing package, we have
provided you with a Seller’s Coverage Warranty. Go to www.ORHP.com
and see the details of what is covered. There is a $55.00 trades call
fee per occurrence and some items are not covered. Thank you for your business!

Benefit Auctions

Rhonda and her team of auction assistants perform auction services for organizations, schools, and churches at no fee. Rhonda does 12 auctions a year so get yours scheduled with her now. Her team’s fee is no charge.

List of Some of the Benefit Auctions Rhonda and her team have done lately:
February 14, 2009 A Starry Night for C.A.R.E.
March 14, 2009 Wildwood Christian School
March 21, 2009 Mt. Paran Christian School
April 16, 2009 Star 94 Casino Night
April 25, 2009 LSU Alumni Association
April 25, 2009 Enchanted Evening at Big Canoe
June 29, 2009 Kelly Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament
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Monarch Cleaning Service is professionally licensed & insured. They are a premier RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE & COMMERCIAL cleaning service.

WHAT THEY OFFER:
- Highly affective antibacterial methods of healthy cleaning & green products are available
- Deep cleaning & cleaning maintenance services with PACKAGES DESIGNED TO FIT ANY BUDGET
- Regular cleaning incentives & referral discounts, which can add up to FREE services
- Professional organizing services are also available
- MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT SERVICES with corporate discounts available

Call to arrange a FREE pricing consultation!! (404)-644-4210
Monarchcleaningservice.com

Remember that the second time that an agent/buyer views your home let our Contracts Department know and they will follow up to get feedback.

contracts@duffyrealtyofatlanta.com

Homefeedback.com is an automated system that allows you to get feedback from agents who have shown your home. The emails appear to be from Rhonda Duffy but all emails will be returned to your email so that you can see the feedback. Rhonda has set up 5 basic questions on Home Feedback that the agents will answer about your home.
To get set up to use this system, we have to do some work on your behalf.

Write an email to changes@duffyrealtyofatlanta.com with your FMLS number or address.
Please add to the subject line of the email: SETUP HOMEFEEDBACK

We will set up the account on HomeFeedback.com for you with your photos and information about your home.
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I don’t agree with EVERYTHING, but MOST of it I do!!

1. Your photos are unimpressive. The vast majority of home buyers start their search for a home on the Internet, your house had better look great in print. Not just nice… downright fabulous. Today we are considering internet views as a ‘virtual showing’… if your house gets past that, then they might (just might) make an appointment to see it in person… We consider that your SECOND showing. Today’s buyers are expecting good quality photos (and lots of them… just 1 shot from the street won’t cut it!), a virtual tour, maybe even a floor plan, if applicable.

2. It’s overpriced. You’ve got to view your own property as objectively as possible. Look at the home like a “buyer”… if necessary, go out with your Realtor and view other homes that are priced comparably to yours. Be objective. Given the other options on the market (and yes, you DO have to include short sales and foreclosures on your list… your potential buyers are!), would YOU buy your home, over the others on the market? Read the rest of this entry »

Buyers are calling, sellers are anxious and transactions are happening. If you have not participated in the city-wide open houses on August 30 from 2 to 5, you must get in on the action.

Go to www.TipsandForms.com for the details!

Maintaining the Exterior of your Home

Since the exterior of your home is the first impression someone receives, these tips are important when keeping a future sale in mind. Keeping your home well-maintained keeps costs in the future down and problems with potential homebuyers at a minimal. For details on your specific exterior construction, please read the sections below.

Brick and stone exteriors require little maintenance to keep the home in shape. The masonry can be cleaned with water and a stiff brush, but avoid spraying water directly onto the exterior as it can cause permanent damage. If the mortar begins crumbling on a brick or mason home, call a professional contractor to repair the mortar and replace any missing brick or stone. Do not cover the weep holes intentionally placed in the exterior. The weep holes prevent water pressure from building against the wall.
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Dear Rhonda:

First I want to say thank you for taking the time to help me with a very sticky situation. My wife and I have had a friend for thirty years that got their real estate license after ending another career. And as a result of having this friendship for so long, of course, it was always intimated, and somewhat expected, that we were going to use them to sell our home when the time was ready. However, when they came over to give us their presentation, we realized we were in trouble. The fees were higher than we were comfortable with and we knew the bottom line would be that we would not get what we needed for our home. At the same time we HAD to sell our home due to health issues and quickly get to the new house that we were closing on within two months. Before we committed to her, I did a little research on the Internet and found you. I am so grateful that I called the office that day and you answered the phone and I am so thankful that you took the time to talk about the options available in saving my friendship while at the same time getting to use your more powerful service. I don’t think that I have told you this enough. You really saved my dignity and more importantly my equity that we desperately needed to allow us move on to the next house.
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Caroline Gamma – Duffy Realty Buyer Consultant:

I attended the Marketing and Technology seminar hosted by Realtor.com today and there were some interesting facts and stats collected by Realtor.com based on research in 2008 : (speaker was Max Pigman VP)

-75% of U.S. adults use internet social networking websites (best ones for agents appear to be Facebook, Linked In, and You Tube) The largest growing segment of users is seniors.
-50% of working population stay in the job for less than 5 years, avg. person today will have 10-14 jobs by age 38, technology has created a mobile work force
-23% work from home and that trend is growing ( home office important to most buyers now)
-87% of Buyers used the internet in 2008 to start their search
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