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Robert Locke with Crown Realty Management, Kathleen Teare with Atlanta Partners Property Management and Lisa Fuqua with Onward Real Estate

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Robert Locke, Kate Schermerhorn, Kathleen Teare, Lisa Fuqua

Robert Locke, Kate Schermerhorn, Kathleen Teare, Lisa Fuqua

Robert Locke/Crown Realty Management

Crown Realty Management is a 30-year-old property management company specializing in buying, renovating, leasing and managing homes in the Atlanta area. They currently manage 1,000 houses with a 30-person staff. They are active training other investors and managers in the art of the property management business and have acquired 14 other management companies.

Kathleen Teare/Atlanta Partners Property Management

Atlanta Partners Property Management is a full-service property management company serving the metro Atlanta area. Their services include, but are not limited to, providing complete rental services for tenants. Theye also provide leasing services, management services, and leasing with management services for homeowners throughout the area. They are owned and managed by professional realtors who have more than 50 years of experience in the real estate and property management industries.

Their belief system focuses on integrity, honesty, commitment, communication and trust. Their mission is to provide world class service to their clients and customers

Lisa Fuqua/Onward Real Estate

Onward Property Management, a division of Onward Real Estate, is a full-service company specializing in residential and commercial leasing, property management, and sales. They have staff in place for administrative and accounting duties who support their fully licensed agents with both real estate licenses and certified property management specialists designations. The agent is the point of contact throughout the relationship, beginning with listing the property for lease (or sale), screening and placing the tenant, managing the property and then selling (if client desires). They are a one-stop shop, whether the clients are investors, or simply temporary landlords waiting out market conditions.

Ginger Summerville with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Properties Sugarloaf, Heather Wilson with WMT Global/Keller Williams Realty and Stan Jones with Stan Jones Team/Keller Williams Realty

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Ginger Summerville, Stan Jones, Heather Wilson, Kate Schermerhorn

Ginger Summerville, Stan Jones, Heather Wilson, Kate Schermerhorn

Ginger Summerville/Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Properties Sugarloaf

Ginger Summerville with Keller Williams Realty has been blessed to have helped many Atlantans with one of the largest transactions of their lives… buying and selling their homes. Now more than ever, she is ready to assist the needs of your friends, family and co-workers with their real estate needs. Choosing the right agent is the most important first step.

A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there. This is about more than real estate. It is about your life and your dreams. Ginger appreciates your referrals and looks forward to speaking with you soon!

Heather Wilson/WMT Global-Keller Williams Realty

Heather Wilson has been in the industry for more than 18 years, including banking, finance and real estate. She is the owner/commercial broker for WMT Global and associate broker with Keller Williams Realty. She focuses on relationship strategies and consulting, and has a referral-based business model. Heather provides global exposure for her client’s properties in order to bring buyers and investors to your neck of the woods. She spends a great deal of time each week meeting clients at their front door.

Stan Jones/Stan Jones Team-Keller Williams Realty

Your Real Estate PROs have over seven years of real estate experience in the Metro Atlanta market, including short sales and foreclosures. Stan Jones Team is affiliated with Keller Williams, Atlanta Partners in Duluth and are very pleased to announce that PRO agent Stan Jones has been ranked #1 Independent Agent in 2009, 2010 and 2012! Stan Jones Team has been recognized as a leader in Georgia and more specifically in Gwinnett County in sales volume. Their top priority is to make your home buying or selling experience meaningful and as smooth as possible. The focus for them is to serve the best interest of their clients.

Vanessa Germain with CottageCare and Cathy Morrow with Room Reflections

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Vanessa Germain/CottageCare

CottageCare was founded in 1988 by CEO and President Tom Schrader. Since then, CottageCare has grown from one office into an international corporation serving the United States and Canada. Vanessa’s location opened in Lawrenceville in 2007, and just moved to Suwanee in February. They will clean your home whether it’s a Cottage or a Castle.

Cathy Morrow/Room Reflections

Have the home you always wanted… whatever you want it to be! Room Reflections believes home is some place special. It’s often where we make our largest investment of ourselves, our finances, our time. So whether you want to relax, get energized, entertain, or cocoon, their interior design services allow you to get the most enjoyment possible from your largest investment.

Decorating your home with Room Reflections Interiors is an exciting, fun, and collaborative process! They work hard to earn your trust, to create your dream rooms, and to exceed your expectations in every way. Room Reflections also offers real estate staging and color consulting services.

Michael McCreary with McCreary Realty Management, Gary Lee with Academy Properties and David Lawler with the Law Offices of David M. Lawler

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David Lawler, Gary Lee, Kate Schermerhorn, Michael McCreary

Michael McCreary/McCreary Realty Management

McCreary Realty Management is a local family owned and operated firm based in Marietta, GA that has been in business for over 23 years. In 1990, the Institute of Real Estate Management awarded McCreary Realty Management the prestigious designation, ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. Only 500 real estate management firms nationwide hold this honor. They are one of only a handful of this number who manages single-family property as their primary portfolio. They have become the market leaders in this niche of real estate management in Northwest Metro Atlanta.

Their primary portfolio consists of the third-party fee management of almost 300 units of scattered site single-family homes and other small residential properties located throughout Cobb and South Cherokee Counties in Northwest Metro Atlanta. They represent over 175 investors who own these properties and these owners are spread throughout the entire world.

For these investors/owners of single-family homes, they perform most all components of leasing and management including, but not limited to: marketing, resident qualification, lease and supporting document preparation, inspections, accounting of rental income and security deposits, compliance with local, state and federal laws, practice non-discrimination, collecting rents, report to owners, coordinate maintenance with third-party contractors, and communicate with owners and residents consistently.

Gary Lee/Academy Properties

Academy Properties is a full service management company. They manage single and multi-family homes, multifamily buildings, home owners associations and commercial properties. Their clients include homeowners living in Georgia, throughout the nation, and the world. As a full service property management company, they offer complete property management services.

All of their property managers are licensed real estate agents and have over 50 years of combined real estate experience. Each of their property managers is knowledgeable, professional, prompt and courteous, which is one reason their clients stay with them for so long.

David Lawler/Law Offices of David M. Lawler

David Lawler has over 10 years experience as an attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia. During that time, he has represented clients in a wide range of practice areas.

Located in Dacula, GA, the Law Offices of David M. Lawler is just a few minutes from the Mall of Georgia, making the location ideal for clients in Gwinnett County as well as Hall, Jackson and Barrow Counties.

Selecting an attorney is never an easy choice. It is important to hire a lawyer who not only has the experience to help you, but one who has a personality compatible with your own. Your attorney should be able to provide wise counsel on the emotional aspects you may encounter during your legal actions. Mr. Lawler’s high emphasis on traditional family and business values is a rarity in today’s legal environment. His unique blend of knowledge, experience, wisdom, compassion and approachability make him an excellent choice for a wide variety of representations.

Joel Elliott with EW Capital Management, Dan Wilhelm with 3 Options Realty, Robert Gilstrap with Title One Management and Ramon Gonzalez with myHomeSpot.com

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Joel Elliott, Ramon Gonzalez, Kate Schermerhorn, Dan Wilhelm, Robert Gilstrap

Joel Elliott/EW Capital Management

EW Capital Management provides full service Atlanta property management, real estate, construction and insurance. They specialize in single family homes, condos, duplexes, as well as apartment buildings of any size. They are staffed by Atlanta property managers, construction supervisors, leasing agents and skilled tradesmen.

Dan Wilhelm/3 Options Realty

3 Options Realty is a full service real estate company that specializes in residential sales, leasing and property management. They are a portfolio style company, which means that each agent establishes and maintains their own database of clients for whom they help buy, help market their home for sale, and provide leasing and management services. The advantage to their clients with this profile is that each client has a personal relationship with their agent. This is particularly beneficial in the property management discipline.

Robert Gilstrap/Title One Management

Title One Management is a full service residential property management firm serving the metro Atlanta area. Using state of the art technology coupled with over 20 years of “in the trenches” management experience, Title One brings a unique set of skills and talents that not only afford expert day to day management for your property, but also assist you in growing your real estate investment portfolio.

Ramon Gonzalez/myHomeSpot.com

myHomeSpot is Atlanta’s premier real estate services company, providing consulting services and  real estate solutions including leasing and management, property sales and investor services. They take a consultative approach, by first determining a client’s needs, and then tailoring their services to help them reach their specific goals.

Tim Grizzle and Beth Hunter with Real Property Management Executives Greater Atlanta, Tom Cowan with Atlanta Property Management by RE/MAX Center Team Cowan, and Tal Kramer with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage and Avalon Property Management Services

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Tim Grizzle, Beth Hunter, Kate Schermerhorn, Tom Cowan, Tal Kramer

Tim Grizzle, Beth Hunter, Kate Schermerhorn, Tom Cowan, Tal Kramer

Tim Grizzle & Beth Hunter/Real Property Management Executives Greater Atlanta

Real Property Management Executives Greater Atlanta is a full service property management company based in Buford, GA that manages all aspects of rental property management for their clients. They locate and help to select the best and most reliable tenants, collect rental payments monthly, handle all repair and maintenance issues, provide inspections to all properties once a  year, ensure that their clients’ properties meet or exceed all local real estate codes, handle evictions if and when necessary, provide 24/7 emergency and property update status via telephone and internet, and conveniently send monthly rental income payments to their clients’ banks of choice by way of ACH transfer. Their ability to perform all of these tasks, at a below industry average flat rate fee with no hidden charges, is what has led Real Property Management Executives Greater Atlanta to become one of the Atlanta area’s leading property management companies.

Real Property Management Executives Greater Atlanta proudly serves the northern Atlanta metropolitan area including Gwinnett, Barrow, Forsyth, Hall and North Fulton.

Tom Cowan/Atlanta Property Management by RE/MAX Center Team Cowan

Maximizing Your Rental Income While Protecting Your Investment! Atlanta Property Management of RE/MAX Center is the total solution for all of your property management needs in Atlanta. A professional and experienced property management company, Atlanta Property Management offers full service property management, tenant placement only, or eviction services. Take your pick! They will customize the services you need. They specialize in single family homes, duplexes, 4-plex’s and small apartment communities throughout the Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Let them deal with the stress and time-consuming responsibilities that come up in self managing. Their staff is equipped and trained to handle every aspect of managing properties and solving problems that may occur from time to time. This allows you – the owner – to sit back and relax while someone else is handing your rental property.

Property management services is an area best suited for the professionals who continue to stay on top of the local trends, marketing, inventory evels and laws that cover the property management enviorment.

Tal Kramer/Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage and Avalon Property Management Services

Avalon Property Management Services has owned its own rentals since the 1980’s so when Tal and Jeanette Kramer became licensed agents in 1990, it was only logical to put that experience to use by serving others with their property management needs. They serve investors and they serve owners that choose to lease rather than sell. They handle it all: market for the tenants, screen tenants, write leases, move-in/out inspections, collect rents, handle repairs and more. All you have to do is collect your monthly rent check. They take care of the rest!

Bill Harrison with Coleman Allied Moving Services and Leonard Millsaps with Minuteman Press of Snellville

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Bill Harrison/Coleman Allied Moving Services

As movers since 1914, Coleman Allied has an expertise in transportation and storage services that is unequaled by other moving companies. At Coleman Allied can coordinate local, long distance and international moves that incorporate all the necessary moving services to best serve your individual move. In addition, they offer their commercial clients a wide array of specialized transportation services for high-value products. They are committed to safe, simple moving experiences for families, businesses and employees.

Leonard Millsaps/Minuteman Press of Snellville

Minuteman Press of Snellville believes that your business is their business and that if you succeed, they succeed. That philosophy is at the center of everything they do. It is why they work hard to deliver the highest-quality products and services on time and within budget. It is why they strive to provide all of their customers with first-class service each and every day.

Their mission is to provide you with the highest-quality products and services possible in a timely fashion and at a competitive price. They promise to listen to you and help you achieve your business goals. They will always be there with honest, expert advice and quick, friendly customer service. Their goal is to meet and exceed your expectations.

Sonja Wren with Suddath Relocation Systems and Namon Collins with Allstate Insurance

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Sonja Wren/Suddath Relocation Systems

Suddath Relocation Systems is a full service moving and storage company. Suddath also specializes in commercial moves and office installations. Suddath is located in Duluth, GA and has been in the Atlanta market for 41 years. Suddath has 22 locations throughout the United States and Europe. Suddath is the largest agent for United Van Lines.

Namon Collins/Allstate Insurance

The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 is widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate” slogan. Namon Collins has worked closely with Allstate for years to help people with their insurance needs – from homes to auto to boats and more. His quality, service-oriented agency is not only owned and operated by a family, customers tell him that he makes them feel like family, too.

Insurance is unlike any other product out there – you pay for it and hope you never have to use it. And that makes paying more than you need to that much more uncomfortable. With a policy from Allstate, you can help keep your insurance costs low with the wide variety of discounts they offer. Keep in mind, not all discounts are available in every state. The best way to get all that you qualify for is to get an insurance quote specific to your area. You can get a rough “ballpark” insurance quote from many companies online, but talking with an agent allows you to ask questions and get a quote for coverage that matters most to you. An agent can prepare a quote that details the coverage, deductibles (your portion of a loss) and cost (premium) of your insurance policy.

 

Lisa Harris with RE/MAX Center and Patsy Overton with Patsy Overton Interiors

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Lisa Harris, Kate Schermerhorn, Patsy Overton

Lisa Harris/ RE/MAX Center

RE/MAX is the #1 real estate company in the world with over 91,809 associates and 6,359 offices across 93 countries. RE/MAX Center has over 120 real estate associates supporting three Gwinnett offices in Dacula, Duluth and Johns Creek. Before Lisa Harris joined RE/MAX Center in 2007, she worked as a Regional Sales Manager in the consumer electronics business for almost 20 years.

Destined for Real Estate, Lisa grew up helping her parents work in the Real Estate business after school and weekends. Today, she enjoys assisting folks with all of their real estate needs including selling homes, relocations, first time home buyers, move up buyers, luxury homes, short sales, foreclosures, leases, 55+ active adult communities, REO’s, golf course communities, estate sales and new home construction.

As a Certified Investor Agent Specialist, Lisa is professionally trained to assist investors of all sizes to identify properties, evaluate ROI and support long-term investment strategies. Her Certified Distressed Property Expert training qualifies her to assist distressed homeowners potentially avoid foreclosure through short sale if they have fallen behind on payments due to life’s unforeseen challenges such as job loss, divorce, medical issues, etc.

RE/MAX Regional Services recently became the first ever Official Real estate Partner for the Atlanta Falcons. Lisa has been appointed to be one of the two realtors to assist the team with their real estate needs. She’s very excited to be helping the Falcons players, coaches and staff with all of their moves into and away from the Atlanta metro area. Watch for the RE/MAX Balloon at all of the home games this season and be sure to visit the booth at Gate C.

Patsy Overton/Patsy Overton Interiors

Patsy Overton Interiors began as a home staging business in 2007 but has since expanded to include decorating, redesign and color consultations. Whether you need help with color consulting, decorating, home staging or redesign services, Patsy Overton Interiors is here to serve you. Many DIYers start out with the best intentions. They want to do it themselves but quickly realize they don’t have the necessary skills to pull it all together. Patsy Overton Interiors can help.

Jake Moran with The Simpson Company, Christie Wilkins with Keller Williams Realty and Jay Lazega with CAI-Georgia

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Jake Moran/The Simpson Company

The Simpson Company is a full-service commercial real estate and property management firm offering regional market expertise and comprehensive services to clients, investors and businesses. Their full-service team of CCIM-trained professionals offers a complete array of commercial real estate services including brokerage, property management, strategic planning, investment analysis, development and corporate services. Their territory spans from the Atlanta metro area to Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina.

With nearly 20 years of success in commercial real estate, The Simpson Company has built a solid reputation by providing results that ensure a client’s long-term needs are met.

It is the integrity, knowledge, and experience they offer clients that produce the stellar results desired. By developing solid business relationships and immersing themselves in a client’s business and investment objectives, they deliver sound advice and recommendations.

Christie Wilkins/Christie & Company of Keller Williams Realty

As a 20 year resident in the southeast, Christie Wilkins with Christie & Co. of Keller Williams Realty has a thorough knowledge of the neighborhoods, schools and amenities in Atlanta and specialize in Gwinnett, Fulton and Cobb counties.

She has been licensed since 1995 and has a team in place to handle all of your needs and keep things running smoothly. Her clients say she is a great problem solver and gets the deals closed!

Christie appreciates your trust in her and will treat you the way you deserve to be treated – with first class service and attention to details.

Jay Lazega/CAI-Georgia

The Georgia Chapter of the CAI (Community Associations Institute) is the area’s voice for condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations. With over 17,000 members in 57 chapters throughout the U.S. and in several foreign countries, CAI advances excellence through seminars, workshops, conferences and programs.

CAI publishes the largest collection of resources available on community associations including the award-winning Common Ground magazine. CAI advocates community association interests before legislatures, it conducts research on innovations and best practices in community association creation and management, and provides networking and referral opportunities through both the national office and local chapters.