Stephanie Thompson, Realtor "Your Next Step Agent"

COULDNT HAVE SAID IT BETTER Serious question: Have you ever invited Zillow over for coffee and given them a home tour? Me neither! So here's what I want you to understand about Zillow VS Reality: Your "Zestimate" doesn't necessarily equal the value of your home.... They didn't see those hardwood floors you refinished They haven't taken a rainfall shower in your newly remodeled bathroom They don't know the last time your roof was replaced or how old your home mechanicals are They haven't had wine at your oversized kitchen island you just had installed So instead of looking at your "Zestimate" as a measure of how much equity you can cash out of your current home, think of it more like a "guess-timate" because Zillow has never been inside your house (or your neighbor's). If you want to know the reality of your home value, make sure you work with a trusted real estate agent who can tour your home and be able to give you an accurate number. On the flip side - if you're looking at Zillow as a buyer, you could be getting outdated information. In this fast paced, seller's market most of the country is experiencing, if you're relying on finding your house on Zillow, you're likely going to be too late. Instead, get set up on a custom home search that is tied to MLS so that you're the first to know when that new home hits the market vs waiting for it to populate on Zillow. Moral of the story, replace your Zillow app with a REALTOR you can trust! Repost from @katesellsatl

NEW HOMEOWNER ALERT Congratulations to one of my best friends and client on the purchase of a beautiful 4 bedroom home complete with a double deck back patio, 1 acre of land for the future pool, and a full unfinished basement! This is our third transaction together when it comes to buying and selling and it went super smooth! Rae always came in knowing exactly what she wanted and we executed each and every time! We almost had a hiccup with the kitchen, but we were able to negotiate an upgrade at no additional cost along with many other incentives! All I know she better have my room ready when I get back to Atlanta !

Wow! I'm excited to announce that I was a Bronze level producer for 2020! Proud to be recognized for all my hard work last year. Thank you to all of my clients for this incredible recognition! It was an honor to serve my customers, friends, and family... because of you that I was so successful in 2020! I think this year is going to be even better!

Happy Valentine’s Day

Which bedroom color scheme do you like best? Mine would have to be either A or D! If your old bedroom just isn’t doing it for you anymore, it may be time for a change. Contact me today if you’re ready for a new home

NEW HOMEOWNER ALERT Congratulations to my clients Ronan, Mai, and sweet baby Riley! They contacted me after being referred by their friends (my previous clients) to help them find their first home. COVID shutdown struck as soon as we were about to get started. We put things off for a while and picked the ball back up and got things rolling but they couldn’t make a decision just yet. They decided to wait for me to finish Basic Training (talk about LOYALTY) to get going again. We immediately made a decision and went under contract on what was an empty lot that has transformed beautifully into a gorgeous home in an amazing neighborhood with so many amenities in a winning school district! If you’re looking to buy or sell, contact me today!