Hi, I’m Tina Bantin — а рroud Georgia Native with deep roots in the Atlanta area & a passion for helping people find their plaсe to call home. After a rewarding career as an advertising account executive in Atlanta's television and digital media industry, I transitioned into real estate to pursue a lifelong dream of guiding others through one of life's most important decisions. I bring a client-first mindseт, creative problem-solving. & strong communication skills to every transaction. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or preparing to sell, I'm committed то making the process smооth, informed, & tailored to your unique needs I proudly serve clients across Georgia & offer a local's insight into the communities, schools and market trends that matter most. Let's work together tо make your neхt move a confident and successful one!
The market value of your home is based on a combination of factors including:
Pricing strategy plays a key role in the home selling process, and can mean the difference between selling right away or sitting on the market for months.
Make a great first impression of your home with a freshly painted front door. Evaluate the condition of your home's exterior paint as well as the front steps, patio, and railings. A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference.
Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference. New planters on the front porch filled with beautiful, vibrant flowers will make your home appear more inviting, warm and welcoming.
While a dirty, oil stained driveway gives the impression of a home that may need some work, a pressure washed driveway and walkway presents a clean, well maintained home.
Replace faded, builder grade exterior lighting with new, up to date fixtures. Shiny new fixtures will brighten up your home at night, and look clean and polished during the day. Evaluate the front door handle and lockset as well.
An abandoned looking yard makes buyers think the home might be neglected, but a freshly cut lawn and well manicured gardens shows a well cared for home. Be ready for showings by staying on top of lawn mowing.
Clear, crisp numbers that can be seen from the street make your home easier to find as well as giving the overall appearance a little boost. You may also want to evaluate the condition of your mailbox.
Add a brand new welcome mat to greet buyers as they walk through the front door. Even the smallest details like these can make a home feel more inviting.
Your home will be put on the MLS where it can be seen by other real estate agents who are searching for homes for their buyers. Your listing will also be posted on websites like Zillow and Realtor.com where potential buyers will be able to find your home.
A For Sale sign will be placed out in front of your home, as well as Open House signs before an open house takes place.
A lockbox will be placed on or beside your front door once your home is on the market. It's best for sellers not to be present at the time of showings, and a lockbox allows agents who schedule showings to access your home with interested buyers.
An open house will be strategically scheduled to attract attention to your home. Open houses are a great way to generate interest and get more potential buyers to your home.
We will create a virtual walkthrough to give your listing an advantage over other listings by allowing buyers to see your home in more detail online.
When we list your home, your listing will receive maximum exposure using our extensive marketing techniques.
Your home will be featured on my email list to active buyer clients who are currently looking for a home.
Your listing will be shared with our extensive network of real estate agents to increase your home's visibility.
We use a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, & our internal brokerage platform Workvivo to get the word out about your home.
Once you and the buyer have agreed on terms, a sales agreement is signed and your home is officially under contract.
Property inspections are done to make sure that the home is in the condition for which it appears. If the property inspector finds any issues, the buyer can decide if they want to back out of the contract or renegotiate the terms of the sale.
After and inspection, buyers may have repairs they would like completed before purchasing your home. Typically there is room for negotiation, but some of these items can be deal breakers. It is necessary for both parties to come to an agreement on what will be repaired and what will not, and if there will be a price deduction in order to accomodate for the repairs.
If the buyer is applying for a loan, the bank will request an appraisal to confirm that the home is worth the loan amount. The appraisal takes into account factors such as similar property values, the home's age, location, size and condition to determine the current value of the property.
Before a buyer signs the closing documents, they will come to the home to do a final walk through. This last step is to verify that no damage has been done to the property since inspection, that any agreed upon repairs have been completed, and that nothing from the purchase agreement has been removed from the home.
Closing is the final step in the selling process. On the day of closing, both parties sign documents, funds are dispersed, and property owenership is formally transferred to the buyer.
Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.
Get assistance in determining current property value, crafting a competitive offer, writing and negotiating a contract, and much more. Contact Tina today to discuss all your real estate needs!