Austell GA Real Estate and General Information
Are you thinking about a home in Austell, GA? I have been a real estate agent here for many years and am able to help find the perfect home just for you! Whether you are a first time home or luxury estate buyer, please take a moment to view my Featured Homes or Search online for a Home in Austell.
As ReMax realty associates, we assist Residential Buyers and Sellers with personalized assistance on: New Construction, Resales, Foreclosures / REO's, Short Sales, HUD, Townhomes, Condominiums, Land / Acreage, Lakefront, Earthcraft / Green Construction, Historic Homes, handicapped accessible properties and more! One of our team associates will specialize in exactly what you are looking for: Resale Listing Agent, Marketing Specialist, Buyer's Agent, Foreclosure / REO Specialist, Military, First Time Buyers, Investors and Relocations.
We assist you every step of the process. From your Austell MLS search, contract paperwork, inspection and contingency timelines, home financing options and assessing property values... It's is more than our job IT'S OUR PASSION!
I would love to be your Austell Realtor. Contact me and let's get started!
Snapshot of Austell GA Real Estate
Austell is located in south Cobb county and includes zip codes 30168 and 30106. Currently Austell is a Buyer's Market! In today's market, my Buyers are finding amazing deals and walking into instant equity! Austell foreclosures continue to rise each month and banks are looking to liquidate their real estate holdings. A seasoned Buyer's Agent can help you through the tedious process of bank foreclosures and short sales. If you are looking for New Homes or Builder Closeouts, I am the Real Estate Agent for you! Our team works closely with area home builders and are the first to know of price reductions, rebates and special offers. I would like to channel my experience, knowledge and negotiating skills into the deal of a lifetime when buying a home in Austell!
Austell Sellers, that is not to say we cannot market and sell your home in a timely fashion. Many of my 4th quarter sales were sold in less than 60 days, several of them in under a week! You need more exposure than just a MLS listing. By implementing both traditional and innovative marketing strategies we can confront this down market head on!
Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of our local Austell real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller.
2009 Austell, GA Real Estate Market Statistics include (for Single Family Homes):
- There were 321 homes that were sold between January 1 - December 31, 2009 with the highest priced at $289,900 (down from 345 homes sold in 2008)
- There were 22 home sales in the month of December 2009 alone (maintaining steady from the 23 homes that sold in December 2008)
The current Austell, GA Real Estate market as of July 2010 includes:
- 491 homes for sale in Austell, GA
- The average List Price in Austell is $109,900
- 1 new construction homes with the median price of $349,800
- 269 homes are in the process of foreclosure in Austell with a median price of $117,000
Foreclosures in Austell
Foreclosures and Short Sales are becoming more prominent in the Austell real estate landscape than ever before. If you have considered taking advantage of this market, you should know that purchasing a foreclosure or short sale is a tedious and complicated process and is best handled by an experienced Real Estate Professional that specializes in Foreclosed REO Property. To assist you, we have developed a helpful FAQ page when Buying a Foreclosure in Austell.
We also offer FREE Foreclosure listings in Austell. Please use our cutting edge MLS database to search for both pre-foreclosure and Bank Owned Homes throughout Cobb county.
If you find yourself currently behind in your mortgage payments, the easiest way to avoid foreclosure is simply selling the property. While that may seem like a daunting task in the current state of the market, the Walker Derby Team specializes in pre-foreclosures and short sales. Our team not only includes experienced Realtors to market your home efficiently but also a closing department that specializes in negotiating with banks directly to get your home SOLD! We have also developed a helpful FAQ page to assist you in Avoiding Foreclosure in Austell.
 
Short Sales in Austell GA
A short sale is when a lending institution agrees to accept less than what is owed on a property. It can be a very complicated and sometimes lengthy process that should be handled by Realtors with vast Short Sale experience. We have created some information that you may find useful when purchasing a short sale and the process in which you may obtain short sale approval:
Throughout 2009 and 2010, the Jennifer Walker Derby Team has a 100% short sale success rate with most short sale listings going under contract within 30 days.
In April 2010, one of our sellers wrote:
"Jennifer Walker-Derby and her team are an amazing asset to have! They saved us from foreclosure by working tirelessly with our mortgage company and selling our house so fast. They really made a tough situation a lot easier by being there for us when we needed them. We highly recommend Jennifer Walker-Derby and her team."
-Holly C.
Days on Market before offer: 18 days
Timeframe we received Bank short sale approval: 24 days from binding date
In May 2010 another seller wrote:
"My family had to relocate to California due to my husband being Marine. So we had to sell quick! Jennifer got us an offer within 3 weeks and lender approval on the short sale within 3 weeks as well. She walked us through the process and Sandra her short sale coordinator was the best!!! I would definitely highly recommend her services!"
Days on Market before offer: 22 days
Timeframe we received Bank short sale approval: 29 days from binding date
In November 2009 another seller wrote:
"Choosing Jennifer Walker-Derby and her team for my short sale was a wise decision. Jennifer was great from the beginning, answering all my questions in both an informative and responsive manner. I was whisked away to the West Coast for a job and had to sell my home quick and even though it was a short sale, Jennifer and her team got it done in less than 60 days! Her website and email communication made it very easy to know where I stood at all times. I never felt at a loss for information or advice. I would highly recommend JWD and her team, they are great at what they do. Thanks Jennifer!" -Will M.
Days on Market before offer: 54 days
Timeframe we received Bank short sale approval: 17 days from binding date
About Austell, GA
Austell is located in Atlanta's metropolitan area in the southwestern section of Cobb County. Austell GA Real Estate includes the zip codes 30106 and 30168. Known as one of Cobb counties smaller cities, its population is still under 10,000.
Named after the Austell family, meaning “from the east”, this city has all the charm and character of a small southern town. Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Austell is also home to Six Flags over Georgia and has a stop on the Silver Comet Trail.
There are still fantastic real estate deals to be had but you will need a local market expert to assist you. Jennifer Walker-Derby is an experienced real estate professional who is honored yearly for her multi-million dollar production for assisting home buyers and sellers in and around Austell, GA. She is also recognized as one of Georgia's “Most Referred Realtors”. For outstanding local and knowledgeable service in the Austell GA real estate market, contact Jennifer directly at 404-543-9002. She is your go-to Austell Realtor!
Hospital/medical center in Austell:
WELLSTAR COBB HOSPITAL
Other hospitals/medical centers near Austell:
EMORY PARKWAY MEDICAL CENTER
SOUTHWEST HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL
Public elementary/middle schools in Austell:
Cooper Middle School
Garrett Middle School
Sanders Elementary School
Clarkdale Elementary School
Austell Primary School
Private elementary/middle school in Austell:
CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Public high school in Austell:
South Cobb High School
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