Affordable housing, skyscrapers, a bustling business center with big names, and a city vibe with bigger personality makes A-Town the place to be. Atlanta, GA has about 4,515,000 residents. The top 3% of Atlanta’s 14,981 real estate agents can get houses off the market 1.5x faster than average and help sellers gain 6.8% on the list price. Need top Atlanta real estate agents who save buyers $43,772 more on average? HomeLight’s got your back.
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Home of the world’s largest aquarium, headquarters for large corporations like Coca-Cola and Chick-Fil-A, several professional sports teams and a diverse food scene, the city of Atlanta, GA is a hot spot. Many young professionals are relocating to Atlanta in search of better jobs, pleasant weather, and a low cost of living.
Atlanta was hit the hardest by the housing market collapse, but the city has finally begun to rebound in recent years due to its high quality of life. There are a total of 4,031 homes on sale in Atlanta today. The Big Peach’s 14,981 active real estate agents work to get these homes off the market in 75 days. These agents typically sell homes for 94.7% of the initial list price on average.
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The top 3% of Atlanta’s 14,981 real estate agents sell 1.8x more homes than average agents do. They also get homes off the market 1.5x faster. Top agents save buyers as much as 11.6%, which is $43,772 more than average agents. Top agents help sellers make 6.8% more, which is $25,814 that you can put towards Atlanta Braves season tickets.
The neighborhood of Garden Hills is full of winding streets lined with mature oak trees, beautiful evergreen parks and landscaped traffic islands. If you’re looking for world-class shopping and dining, take a quick walk over to nearby Buckhead Village. Homes in Garden Hills range from Georgian, Tudor and Spanish Revival to Craftsman.
Often considered a tiny slice of New York, Midtown is the center of Atlanta’s arts scene. It is one of the city’s most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. The area also has easy access to MARTA and great bike lanes. The vibrant and diverse neighborhood is home to many award-winning performances, top restaurants, shops, art galleries and entertainers.
Ormewood Park has become a popular neighborhood for Atlanta residents because of an increase in renovations and new housing stock. Although it’s a very family-friendly neighborhood, Ormewood Park maintains a diverse mix of age groups. In the past decade, new and larger homes have been developed in the area along Ormewood Avenue.
Best known as the location of the Martin Luther King, Jr. historic site, Old Fourth Ward is a neighborhood in the east side of Atlanta. You’ll find many great southern brunch spots, dive bars, and local markets in the area. As one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods, Old Fourth Ward is rich with history. Although most of the neighborhood is relatively affordable, you’ll find several upscale, modern townhomes.
Trendy Candler Park is located just 5 minutes east of Downtown Atlanta. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly with easy access to the MARTA and great shops, bars and restaurants. You’ll find two basic architectural styles in Candler Park: Craftsman bungalows and late-Victorians. The neighborhood has a playground, swimming pool, basketball court, football/soccer field, tennis courts, and a nine-hole golf course.
One of Atlanta’s most affluent neighborhoods, North Buckhead is located at the northern edge of the city. It’s one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Atlanta, with midcentury modern homes and large mansions shaded by century-old hardwoods and evergreens. Many new developments in the form of skyscrapers and mid-rise apartments and condos are going up in the area.
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It's going to depend on the temperature of the Atlanta housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Atlanta work for 6% of the home price.
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We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
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