Here we GROW again!!!!

Top-Ranking Real Estate Websites Join Keller Williams Realty
Technology Team Unites at Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 1, 2012)— J.D. Kellum + Associates of Keller Williams Realty announced today that top-ranked Atlanta real estate websites www.LuxuryBuckhead.com, www.HomesInMidtown.com and www.HomesVirginiaHighland.com have joined forces in tandem with the combined group’s move to Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road. Founded in 2005, J.D. Kellum + Associates has been among the top real estate producers in the Intown Atlanta market and was named #1 Individual Agent for 2010 and 2011 at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Midtown.

“We are thrilled to be a part of a merger that brings together three of Atlanta’s most searched real estate web engines to provide buyers the best Intown home search available," said J.D. Kellum, lead producing agent with J.D. Kellum + Associates. “We see great things in our future. This relocation was carefully planned and the sites are in live production, so needless to say we are ready to hit the ground running for our clients!"

Matt Rains, founder of Mega Agent Sites and lead developer, added, “The foundation of these websites was built to dominate any market they are placed into. They make a buyer’s web search much easier and the information is more reliable through automated design and best in class development.”

The growing team of J.D. Kellum + Associates will have access to award-winning coaching and training through MAPS Coaching and Keller Williams University, as well as the company’s proprietary lead-to-close business solution, “eEdge” – which was recently named the Most Innovative Web Service of the Year by Inman News. By focusing on training and technology for its team members, J.D. Kellum + Associates will continue to chart its growth in the midst of a recovering Atlanta housing market.

“The Keller Williams business models include sharing knowledge and a focus on team building – these are essential to growing in this market,” said Kellum. “By following those models, the team members we add can find success at their current business levels or grow to the next level whether they have been in the business two or 20 years.”

About J.D. Kellum + Associates

J.D. Kellum + Associates is licensed with Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road. Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the second-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 700 offices and more than 80,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company has grown exponentially since the opening of the first Keller Williams Realty office in 1983, and continues to cultivate its agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information, or to search for homes for sale visit us online at (www.kw.com). For more information on J.D. Kellum + Associates, visit (http://www.jdkellum.com).

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Another incredible pre-listing transformation!

By now, every homeowner in America has probably either glued themselves to an all-day HGTV marathon -- or at the very minimum, watched several episodes of (sic) "Design This Mess" or "Get My Home Ready For Sale Because I Can't Do It By Myself." Having been the second realtor brought in on many home sale opportunities to sell the unsellable, I have walked in on every permutation of lack luster home positioning imaginable. In addition to incorrect pricing by the agent, this invariably contributed to these homes sitting stale on the market for weeks or months on end. If you follow my social media, you know that I am a HUGE fan of professional staging. In fact, I will not spend the money on professional photography or fancy agent luncheons until I know for certain the home has passed muster with my staging team.

Even though I am probably more proficient than most realtors at knowing what looks good and what does not from a design perspective, the trained eye of a professional stager (like Jeanne Westmoreland of Classic Staging) lends a dimension of discovery that I've found to be of great value. These folks can help the homeowner rise above their predilection over what they chose for their home initially to find the aesthetic that will appeal to the broadest spectrum of buyer possible.

Here's my latest project with Classic Staging in Morningside/Virginia Highland:





Now... in the homeowner's defense, they were clearly packing for the listing period.





Remarkable what a new stainless fridge will do for a kitchen! Does your realtor use photos like the one on the left or hire professionals? (Would you use Polaroids of your baby to impress other parents? Probably not.)




Jeanne convinced me once to use this color "Black Bean" on dated white bathroom cabinets. I love it!!! And combine with St. Cecilia granite on counters to create an updated and widely appealing final product.



Clearly this is the most dramatic shot. I was at a BBQ once when I asked what they had done to their deck. Pressure washing! Charlie Moss is my general contractor and does a fantastic job with all pre-listing renovation aspects.






Make that outdoor space more inviting -- it's an extension of the home, not just a porch.






Folks, this market is hot for buyers right now. And you only have one chance to grab mindshare! For more ideas on getting that home ready for a speedy spring sale, call me today at 404-307-7334 or visit me on the web at http://www.FindAtlantaHomesNOW.com

UPDATE: Homes for sale in Virginia Highland

Folks... there are definitely NOT enough homes for buyers to look at in Virginia Highland. Did I just say that? Why yes -- I did. And as much as it surprised me, my buyers have found that they quickly ran out of suitable inventory to look at between $400,000 - $800,000. The market has done such a great job absorbing (ie. selling off) existing inventory that we are now at near normal levels. That makes sellers happy, but buyers are accustomed to having tons to look at before making a decision.

If you are even remotely considering moving up (or moving on), please give me a call today! I can promise you a handful of prospective buyers to see your home before it is even listed.

For a complete look at all homes for sale in Virginia Highland.

Another one DOESN'T bite the dust!!

Working diligently through the various hurdles of approval process, J.D. Kellum + Associates has been successful in stopping yet another senseless foreclosure in Atlanta's challenged condominium market. The sale of the Metropolis condo came after Kellum's team followed the FHA (Federal Housing Authority) "Pre-Foreclosure Sale" program guidelines. Within this structure, eligible homeowners are able to obtain approval to participate in a short sale prior to actually listing the property. This pre-approval allows the process to be streamlined and much better suited to today's home buyers, who have grown weary of long and uncertain short sale approvals.

The seller, a renown international photographer, desired to relocate his business to Miami out of need to better accommodate his demanding clientele. Since the waiting list for gaining leasing status was more than a year, the seller determined that short sale was the only alternative to selling the property without allowing it to go to foreclosure. In need of a real estate professional with significant experience in helping demonstrate "hardship" for the purpose of short sale, he selected J.D. Kellum + Associates -- a team with proven results in working with lenders and homeowners to find suitable alternatives for distressed properties.

To learn more about pre-approved short sales in Atlanta or to inquire about credit impact of foreclosure, go to www. TeamShortSales.com or call today at (404) 604-3148.

COMING SOON!! Great price on condo in Midtown Atlanta

This will be an aggressively priced PRE-APPROVED SHORT SALE... and it will not last! Two bedroom condo in Spire building on Peachtree with granite counters, stainless appliances -- and plenty of living space. The best part? Great views!

Call me today to schedule a preview at (404) 307-7334.

Or click here to see all condos for sale in Midtown Atlanta.

Skyline views - 23rd floor condo for sale in Midtown

Spectacular views of the southern skyline from this 23rd floor condo in Midtown. High rise living at its finest. Ceiling to floor glass. Granite and stainless kitchen. Washer/dryer included. Hardwood floors throughout. Private balcony. Deeded parking. Walk to shops and restaurants along Peachtree Street. Easy access to MARTA.

For more photos go to http://www.spire2314.epropertysites.com/

...or you can click here to search all condos for sale in Midtown Atlanta

Penthouse floor condo for sale in Midtown

Why just live in Midtown when you can live at the very top? Immaculate penthouse floor unit in boutique-like high rise on Peachtree Street. Ceiling to floor glass with stunning Midtown views from 38th floor. All of the amenities you expect from luxury living. Granite and stainless kitchen with upgraded appliances. Wide plank hardwood floors. Designer paint and lighting selections. Two covered parking spaces. Walk to shops and restaurants along the Midtown Mile. Easy access to MARTA.

For more photos got to http://www.Viewpoint3608.epropertysites.com or you can click here to search for all condos for sale in Midtown.