Frequently Asked Questions

We help buyers and sellers across metro Atlanta, including Cumming and Forsyth County. If you're looking just outside the area, ask us — we'll tell you honestly whether we can help or point you to someone who can.

Start with a pre-approval from a lender so you know your budget, then make a list of must-haves versus nice-to-haves. We'll walk you through the rest, step by step.

It depends on the loan. Some loans allow as little as 3% down, and VA loans may allow 0% for eligible veterans. A lender can tell you exactly what fits your situation.

Typically 2% to 5% of the home's price, covering lender fees, title, appraisal, and other settlement charges. Some costs may be negotiable.

Often 30 to 60 days from an accepted offer to closing, though it varies with financing, inspections, and appraisal.

Buyer representation and how the agent is compensated are agreed in writing before we start, and the terms can vary. Ask us how it works — we'll explain it clearly up front.

We look at recent sales of similar homes nearby, current market conditions, and your home's condition, then recommend a price together.

Declutter, handle small repairs, and boost curb appeal. We can advise what is worth doing and what isn't.

A property bought to earn rental income, build equity, or both, rather than to live in. Financing, taxes, and insurance work differently than for a primary home.

Finding and screening tenants, collecting rent, handling maintenance, and following landlord-tenant law. Many owners use a property manager; we can talk through the options.

A way to defer capital gains tax when selling one investment property and buying another like-kind property, under IRS rules. It has strict deadlines — talk to your tax advisor before counting on it.