June 2012 
There are 4 blog entries for June 2012.
Is Your Marketing Campaign Missing a Key Piece?
Friday, June 29th, 2012 at 10:05am. 287 Views, 1 Comments.
How do you connect with your clients? Whether it is by phone, appointment, home visits, or lunch meetings, the opportunity exists for you to do more. Social media has gained a lot of ground in the past several years, slowly making its way into our daily lives. Even if you don't use any of the sites personally, you are exposed to advertising that calls on you to 'Follow Us On Twitter!' and no doubt you have overheard 'did you see that on Facebook?'. Not to mention, even if you don't use the sites, your clients most likely do. A growing trend in social media is that businesses are now using the various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, etc.) as a marketing tool, not only to reach more people but to reach them in a…
Our Top Atlanta Restaurant Picks
Friday, June 22nd, 2012 at 10:58am. 314 Views, 2 Comments.
Happy Friday! We wanted to do something a little more fun for this week's blog so we polled our agents to find out the best restaurants in the city. Whether you're new to Atlanta or a local who wants to rediscover some great spots, this list is for you. Enjoy!
1) DBA Barbecue (Virginia Highland)
2) Murphy's (Virginia Highland)
3) The Oceannaire (Midtown)
4) Ecco (Midtown)
5) Seasons 52 (Perimeter Mall)
6) Two Urban Licks (Inman Park)
7) Hal's (Buckhead)
8) Anis Café & Bistro (Buckhead)
9) No Más! Cantina
10) The Vortex (Little Five Points)
11) Leon's (Decatur)
12) Café Lily (downtown Decatur)
13) Atmosphére…
Agent Spotlight: Sandy Deaton
Thursday, June 14th, 2012 at 7:43am. 345 Views, 0 Comments.
We are excited to welcome another talented agent to the Morris and Raper REC team! Sandy Deaton will be coordinating sales at the new Paran Homes townhome community, Timber Creek. As a native Atlanta resident, she is knowledgeable of the city and its various neighborhoods. She has an extensive eight year background in new construction single family homes, pre-sales, and re-sales. Sandy's knowledge of in-town neighborhoods, construction, home inspections, financing, and real estate investing is not the only quality her clients remember or seemingly value most; it's also friendship, mentorship, counsel and commitment to others and their families. Says Sandy, "I don't sell homes, I help create lifestyles. The tone and personality of the neighborhood,…
Ask Our Agents: How to Make the First Look Count
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 8:11am. 272 Views, 0 Comments.
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." That saying could never be more true than in the world of real estate. Clutter and other distractions all too often hinder the sale of what is otherwise a very wonderful home. We asked our agents to share their best advice for maximizing the "sellability" of your home. As seasoned professionals, they have firsthand knowledge of what works...and what doesn't. Read below for our insider tips on staging your home and increasing curb appeal.