Overview Deborah Morton (Clareo Group at The Agency Atlanta) with guest co-host Ashley Fraska explains how activity is rebounding post-election, why winter buyers are serious, and how curb appeal starts online. They cover lifestyle fit, schools, and hyperlocal insight, then field calls on selling acreage with an accessible ranch and buying a step-free home with down payment help.

Key Takeaways

• Activity is picking up as election nerves fade.
• Winter can beat spring: fewer lookers, more real buyers.
• Your front photo sells the click; prep outside first.
• Low-cost wins: mow, edge, trim, mulch, power wash.
• Start with lifestyle needs: commute, pets, parks, amenities.
• For land/unique homes, confirm zoning and highest/best use.
• VA loans require a termite report; all buyers should check.
• Georgia senior exemptions help make right-sizing attractive.

Caller Q&A

• Robert, Buford (Gwinnett): Two adjacent parcels with an accessible ranch. Check zoning, subdivision potential, and likely buyer profile (builder vs privacy seeker). Consider an independent appraisal for whole-parcel vs split pricing.
• Sid, Lithonia: Needs a ranch with no steps; asks about zero down. Georgia has down payment assistance through select lenders; some “first-time” programs apply after a long gap. Ask a lender for current options.

Looking Ahead Back in two weeks after Thanksgiving. Teaser: how to spot trusted sources and pros on social media.

Practical Tips

• Tidy beds and edges; add fresh mulch for contrast in photos.
• Power wash drive and walks before listing photos.
• Delay major shrub/tree cuts until late winter to avoid cold damage.
• Stage outdoor living: safe, solid deck; clear grill and seating zones.
• Define a neat pet area; buyers notice.
• Pull county zoning early for acreage or specialty properties.
• Buyers needing accessibility: target ranch, wide doors, step-free entries.
• Ask lenders about current assistance and eligibility windows.

Timestamps

• 00:05 Welcome
• 00:10 Show intro and Deborah’s background
• 01:42 What “winning results” means for clients
• 03:04 Rates, election, and activity rebound
• 04:37 Spring vs winter strategy
• 06:30 Prepping now for spring listings
• 11:17 Lifestyle, schools, hyperlocal know-how
• 16:31 Caller Robert: acreage, zoning, value
• 23:02 Caller Sid: accessibility and down payment aid
• 26:18 Curb appeal and first-photo strategy
• 29:07 Pruning timing notes
• 30:59 Termite inspections and loans
• 32:02 Next show and contacts

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