❌ Never Buy These Types of Homes in Atlanta, Georgia - Homebuyer Tips

[@kellycohomes]

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[@VWonder737]

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[@donnasearch1]

When considering to buy a home, I would recommend going to see it multiple times at different times during the day. I purchased a home that was not on a road, but it was on the main road within the neighborhood of 2000 homes. I walked through the house several times during the month of July, but not during morning traffic or afternoon traffic. Our first night in the house I was awakened the next morning at 6:30 AM because I could hear every car passing in front of my house. Lesson learned. Go view a house if you can between 730 and 8:30 in the morning. And go view a house between 430 and 6 PM in the evening. That will give you an idea of how quiet your home will be.😊

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

That’s great advice!

[@johnwayne2103]

Yeap I did the same thing, as I was looking over the home it ticked so many box's The deal breaker was the amount of traffic coming into the neighborhood, and this was in the middle of the day. I did not do a Google maps to figure out why there were so many cars. That is also a big red flag, if there is only one way to get out of a neighborhood. Also you will want to be in the neighborhood in the evening like at 9:00pm. Sometimes if the market is hot you may not be able to do those sorts of things but it's a must.

[@shawnjones9829]

I agree with #1 wholeheartedly, but in Atlanta, sometimes you never know when your peaceful street might turn into a busy road.

[@rikwen96]

True! When I moved into my house years ago, the road was very quiet. Now it is always cars on it from the subdivisions that have been built around me and it is a cut through when the interstate gets backed up.

[@law1379]

One thing I would always do when considering a new rental before I would sign the lease is to go to the house at different times of day and week. I did that also when i finally purchased. 2pm on a wednesday is way different than 6pm on a saturday

[@johnwayne2103]

Buy a home in a Cul D sac.

[@trewells]

Another negative of a steep driveway is when ice storms hit, it is impossible to get in and out.

[@odessascruggs4293]

That's where I thought she was going with her list.

[@kellycohomes]

If we had more ice storms I probably would have but it's something most of my clients DO mention. Great point!

[@llkoolbean4935]

This is true which is why we park our cars at the top the night before the storm hits.

[@darylfoster7944]

Buy a bag of salt

[@loanswithsam]

When I lived in Atlanta I purchased a home in Lithia Springs near a quarry and didn't know it. They would blast rocks at certain times during the week and it would feel like an earthquake shaking the house. I would definitely be on the lookout for this If I bought in GA again.

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

I didn’t even think about a rock quarry! I once had a client who had a home in Smyrna and a glass recycling was behind her backyard. We couldn’t have showings when it was open because of how the glass shattering was.

[@gglover5000]

My Mom lives near one in Loganville, GA and it’s crazy how the house shakes

[@cocolyndon4604]

I know that neighborhood, I used to live there also. I had no idea there was a rock quarry around until I was home during early in the day on a weekday, once found out the management company would lie at the association meetings that the quarry was supposed to have been done blasting...the quarry was never going to be done blasting.

[@tjhessmon4327]

You lived near the Vulcan Quarry, I know where that is. With Spot Zoning, that crap goes on everywhere in Ga. Imagine living near the airport or anywhere near it final approach or departure routes

[@sjoncb]

*HOA FEES* run

[@darylfoster7944]

Every townhouse has an HOA. Someone has to take care of the property.

[@law1379]

My top 3 Big Nos when I was looking for a house was 1) no HOAs 2) no steep driveways and 3) no short 1 car length driveways. Had to fit at least 4 cars parked tandem.

[@bmanders1]

It always seems to be that the people with the shortest driveway has the most cars or the most friends that come over. Two of my neighbors have short driveways and can only fit two cars on them. There are always 2 cars in the garage, two in the driveway, and then 2 more cars also in front of the house on the street. So annoying!

[@kellycohomes]

Thanks for your comment!

[@mayxiong5213]

No flipper would use only licensed contractors! 😆 Where would the profit be in that? Majority flippers do the work themselves. I wouldn’t buy a flip AND I wouldn’t buy a house that was sold multiple times within a few years either. Screams of investors manipulating the market by buying a house short term then selling it back double what they paid having done very little to it to make a profit and screwing the property taxes for the rest of the neighborhood houses

[@amercer4193]

As a flipper, I know licensed contractors that do shotty work. I think it's more about finding an agent and inspector/ contractor who knows what they are looking at. Details matter in flips and experienced agents should ask the right questions. Also you can find out what work has been permitted. Have someone look at the property who is experienced in construction.

[@dtwbuilds]

@@amercer4193 As a flipper, builder, and developer here in Atlanta I agree.

[@MindYourOwn777]

Flippers definitely have ruined the real estate market and taxes for everyone. Greed.

[@SashaStowers]

I live in a neighborhood with a lot of flipped homes because the houses are older (1950s), but located in good area. When I walk by with my dog, I can see how they are progressing over time, and I can always tell the flips that will sell super fast versus slow, because the ones that take the longest and generate the most trash as they gut everything always sell within weeks. The ones where they are done in a month of reno stay on the market forever until they significantly drop the price.

[@shantwil]

Interesting.

[@AmandaOwensliterature]

Don't buy a home at the entrance of a subdivision, or at a busy stop sign intersection of the subdivision. The lights in your windows at night and the noise of cars speeding off. Not good.

[@danielb522]

I never thought of that

[@-OBELUS-]

Steep driveways in Atlanta are a no because of the ice storms.

[@89five3five]

You don’t know how to handle ice in Ga?

[@kobartlett]

@@89five3five That’s not the problem. NC/GA are not equipped for snow and ice storms. Not enough equipment to salt and keep salted the roads. Also, we do have a saying, though, rednecks, and ice don’t mix.

[@adnan9520]

What ice storms in Atlanta??

[@-OBELUS-]

@@adnan9520 You must be very young. Browse ice storms Atlanta.

[@kobartlett]

@@adnan9520 the ones that happen every 10 years. We have a saying in the south, rednecks and ice don’t mix.

[@nathanmyles3785]

Another issue with steep driveways is the wear on the transmissions and brakes of your vehicles. Learned that the hard way. Not even a year in, I started getting that heavy clunking noise putting my car in gear and I also eventually wore the parking brake out. Luckily that was a lease and I left after 2 years, but I had to get rid of my car, that driveway tore my trans up.

[@dereckperkins]

Yep, we have an extremely steep driveway going down hill. I went through 3 transmissions in less than 2 years. Never had issues with transmissions before moving here.

[@nathanmyles3785]

@@dereckperkins Yep, I had a 4 year old car, shiny and brand new looking still, can't even back it out the driveway, transmission went out

[@gingerkilkus]

Back in the day, when I purchased my first home to live-in; that was Atlanta in the early 1990s, first mortgages with rates of 8 to 9% and 9% to 10% were typical. People will have to accept the possibility that we won't ever return to 3%. If sellers must sell, home prices will have to decline, and lower evaluations will follow. Pretty sure I'm not alone in my chain of thoughts.

[@JohnsonAshley-sy3lx]

If anything, it'll get worse. Very soon, affordable housing will no longer be affordable. So anything anyone want to do, I will advise they do it now because the prices today will look like dips tomorrow. Until the Fed clamps down even further, I think we're going to see hysteria due to rampant inflation. You can't halfway rip the band-aid off.

[@williamDonaldson432]

Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalizes.If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.

[@foreverlaura-fq4eu]

@@williamDonaldson432 Impressive can you share more info?

[@williamDonaldson432]

There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with Annette Marie Holt for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@CharlesArthur-fq5sx]

@@williamDonaldson432 Thanks a lot for this suggestion. I needed this myself, I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@hendersonjohnson3750]

A property you don’t want is one that sits on the lowest point on the property or in the path of water run off. Both of these are a water management issue.

[@kellycohomes]

Thanks for your comment!

[@terriejohnson]

Don’t buy a house on a big lot that slopes dramatically, unless you don’t care about spending time in the backyard. You won’t be able to practically use a good portion of your yard.

[@SarahSmith-vt3oc]

In broomfield CO, million $$$ zero lot line homes being built downwind and all around former nuclear toxic rocky flats. The views are beyond breathtaking spectacular! The buyers don’t ask themselves: “hmmm, wonder why no one built here before 2015? “ If they start to have chronic headaches, kids always sick? Very depressing

[@ssam143]

Yeah. The animals and rodents burrow down in the soil of that beautiful new park and bring up some that plutonium pond sludge from 40 years ago. The dry Colorado winds quickly aerosolize it just fine enough to deposit it in some unlucky resident’s lungs.

[@Only_One_Diamond15]

Great video thanks for pointing out so much stuff as a matter of fact, this video applies to other states as well thank you for the content.❤

[@charw4552]

I was going to say the same thing - most of these issues are rather universal.

[@thejoyebony]

Very informative video! This can apply to any place you decide to live, which is helpful.

[@carlenemccutchen4570]

So true!

[@kenny3269]

The statement about basements is only true for older her homes with no daylight basement. My basement is always dry…. Built it over 20 years ago with zero issues and there is a stream outback, never has come close to flooding. If your lot was graded properly, and your foundation laid correctly, you will have no issues.

[@TH-tv1bq]

This was a good informative video. 😊

[@SarahSmith-vt3oc]

My daughter bought home in east Austin. Later the neighbors told us how all the previous residents received compensation for living near toxic benzene “tank farm.” So much due diligence required. Now millions of high density apts being built where the tank farms were

[@cocolyndon4604]

Yep, the driveway hill in Kennesaw. That driveway was crazy.

[@kellycohomes]

thanks for your comment!

[@sherylsmith330]

This was fantastic information thank you so much

[@kellycohomes]

Thank you for commenting!

[@vinicesingleton5104]

Most people will omit, deflect, cover up, hide, etc. to make a sale. Hard to know if you can trust anyone involved in selling a property. Even she says she won't show a home that has the power lines close after it rains. So not to bring attention to them during a showing. So novice home buyers beware of them all.

[@kellycohomes]

I will show a home with a powerline in any weather but when it's my listing I pray they won't come during rain b/c of the snap crackle pop. And of course that's when showings happen :-) Thanks for your comment!

[@kejuanlynette8531]

A crawlspace is better and more sturdy than a slab foundation. They are typically found in older/mid-century homes and more structurally sound compared to some of the sketchy builders supplying new builds. The rodents might be the only real draw back IMO. A moisture barrier can mitigate the water/moisture issues.

[@kennixox262]

Used to live in Atlanta. Post tension slabs here in the west coast are very sturdy and durable. Georgia has lax building codes for single family homes. We have strict codes here.

[@freddiebasset4298]

Lived in 3 homes with a crawl space. They have all been great!

[@thomaswalker1539]

Crawl spaces can be sealed or encapsulated.

[@icewalker23]

novice buyer here and somehow I avoided all of these things. so helpful Kelly, thanks!

[@kellycohomes]

thanks for your comment!

[@mrileyga]

My current home is a flip and was the exact opposite of what you stated. The investors put all their money into new plumbing, electrical, roof, and HVAC, however the inside looks like they picked up workers outside of Home Depot and paid them $50 a piece. No real issues on home inspection, and I had a plumber, electrician, HVAC guy, and two foundation specialists come within the first three months and all confirmed that everything was good. I would add to your list not to buy homes around large trees that sit close to the home, or homes close to railroad tracks and industrial areas.

[@MindYourOwn777]

You lucked up. Isn't always the case with flipped homes.

[@mrileyga]

@@MindYourOwn777 I definitely did.

[@Jeffiekins]

I worked for a flipping company briefly. I could hear the owner, multiple times a day, telling employees that some safety-related thing did not need to be done to a house they had just bought, telling him , "just paint it". He would routinely ignore the determinations of his own inspectors when getting a house "ready to sell," figuring he could just wait for a naive buyer, because they did make the house LOOK a lot better. OTOH, we once bought a house that was flipped by a small group of individuals; they chose such pretty things (paint, wallpaper, cabinets, counters, etc), and there wasn't anything significantly wrong with the house. We lucked out on that one, too. It does happen, but you sure can't count on it.

[@Jmanmadness23]

Your house’s previous owners must’ve been friends with mine. In the same boat with the major items in great shape, but the interior cosmetics needing work.

[@carsoncoley1]

How much did you spend having all those specialist come in? Could of used all that money towards renovating the inside.

[@friedbones8227]

When I was looking for a home to purchase the initial major point was the sloping of the driveway. My son's house has a fairly flat with slight decline from the 2/3 point downwards toward the back of the driveway but alongside the entry to the garage. When we first moved in and it rained, the garage was flooded because of that slope. I would have expected a French drain to have been implemented starting at the sidewalk from the driveway to the front of the house, constructed across the garage entrance to the back of the property, which could have alleviated that flooding issue. Simple enough to implement but since it wasn't it caused issues. So many common sense ideas if folks need to prevent damage. Its been rectified somewhat with a drain attached to the roof eves at the front corner of the garage leading across the garage entrance which is now closed in for extra living space. Works just as well, but would have to be adjusted if it were to be opened up again to function as a garage.

[@tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890]

A busy road in grant park still = an expensive home.

[@kellycohomes]

True

[@amberashley7559]

True❤

[@jimjames1920]

Excellent comments across the board. Good Job. Do another one as there are many more points to add (I'm sure you are well aware of).

[@kellycohomes]

Thank you!

[@shaunphan9039]

One more, homes that are facing or backing a cemetery.

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

Do you know traditionally I would agree with that. However, I just sold house in downtown Marietta that faced the national cemetery and all of the buyers loved it!

[@srlee3350]

At least it will be quiet. Hopefully 😅

[@shaunphan9039]

@@KellyCoHomesAtlanta wow, I'm surprised. That cemetery must be very well kept, like a memorial park.

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

@@shaunphan9039 yes! Look it up - it’s the federal cemetery in downtown Marietta. It’s beautiful.

[@kellycohomes]

@@srlee3350 hahaha!

[@amanra1595]

I live in a home with a sloping downward driveway.And I will not do it again.So I definitely agree with doing that

[@kaizersolze]

For the steep driveways, well, the land *west* of 75/85 is hillier than east of it (75/85 is parallel if not on top of the continental divide) , and even in that, northern is hillier than southern. So most of Cobb County and northwest Atlanta are hilly. Fulton County and southwest Atlanta and most points south are less hilly, but hilly enough that when you have a flat, you have to look a while for a flat place. East and south of that isn't as hilly because you're slowly approaching a river to the east and the fall line to the south and east. And, sometimes it snows, but ice is worse. Western Atlanta sees more issues when these two things happen.

[@kellycohomes]

Wow, thanks for the Topo lesson- I love when I learn from you guys!

[@madstarr2]

Great info! Many of these I never thought about!

[@kellycohomes]

Thanks for your comment! Glad it was helpful!

[@hruntingson]

I’d say the national corporations are a red flag to really inspect the work. They pay the cheapest labor for the lowest quality “show well” finishes.

[@seantierre]

My wife and I bought a home at the lowest point in a subdivision. We've had 2 sewer issues (1 major) because of "gravity", grease, toys and balls in the sewer system. Something to think about. Thank God the county footed the bill for gutting our entire 1st floor.

[@kellycohomes]

WOW. you ARE lucky the county paid for this! What county are you in?

[@seantierre]

@@kellycohomes We're in Paulding. We granted some favor because initially they were not but we had someone in our corner.

[@smiconsulting8434]

Of course nobody from the county even comes out to inspect a roofing job in GA. It’s a total joke when it comes to roofing. In Florida they have to open a permit and an inspector comes to make sure the work is being done correctly and to make sure workers have workman’s comp and then to final inspection to close the permit.

[@cocolyndon4604]

In GA a builder wasn't even required to be certified until 2008, builders and developers were coming to GA from all over the country building garbage then leaving. I know, I worked in Planning & Development in county government. Oh, in addition to that, many inspectors weren't really doing the inspections, some were getting kickbacks and others were just lazy. I was fairly new there as a manager, and no matter how much you report it, the county does nothing, they keep their jobs and keep doing what they always did and you get blackballed.

[@Ella-Bella2024]

We relocated from Maryland in 2006 and bought a home in a highly sought after neighborhood in Fayette County. The house was on a crawl space. We sold the home in 2020. We never had any problems with the crawl space. Another positive about a home on a crawl space is that we were able to have solid hardwood flooring; those who are familiar know that you can do that with a slab. I know that everyone is putting LVP in their homes at the moment, but I don't see that lasting. I suspect later down the line everyone will be ripping the LVP out and replacing it with something else. Hardwood flooring stands the test of time.

[@kellycohomes]

I'm so glad you didn't have problems with your crawlspace! and I agree- REAL hardwoods are the best!

[@AHouseDivided1998]

Yep, bought a bad flip on our first home in Marietta 25 years ago. We were first time homebuyers and had no idea. Paid a hefty price for it as it was a complete money pit for us for the next 20 years until we sold it to an investor.

[@emilybh6255]

Any house in a flood zone should be avoided. _Don't trust the real estate agent showing you the house to be upfront_ about it either. I was in a Purchase and Sale agreement to buy a house and if I hadn't checked the FEMA flood zone maps and discovered it myself and then checked with the county who confirmed it was one of the most often flooded homes in the area, I might have ended up with it. I quickly withdrew my offer and stopped working with that agent.

[@PaullHutchh]

Thank you Kelly! 👏👏

[@tracymbrooks]

Great info. Get a home inspection for new and existing homes. Spend time there at different times of the day. Look at the neighbors. Are the adjacent homes front and back yards well kept?? We looked at one home and the backyard next door was an eyesore. We by passed that one. Beware of new subdivisions as how your new neighbors will take care of their property.

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

Excellent advice. Thanks for commenting!

[@otter4x4]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@kellycohomes]

Thanks for the comment!

[@porterosbournejr.5083]

If you are buying in Gwinnett make sure you buy within the city limits of one of the those cities along the River…Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Duluth, Suwanee, Sugar Hill or Buford. You do not want to be in the County where the zoning decisions by the Democratic County Commission are killing those areas. They are allowing in multiple-family everywhere. Also, the quality of life is just better by the Chattahoochee.

[@kellycohomes]

those are great areas HOWEVER I would add Lawrenceville to your list. The downtown area is one of the best in metro Atlanta and many of the schools are excellent.

[@porterosbournejr.5083]

@@kellycohomes I don’t disagree about Lawrenceville but you are somewhat on an island if you live there. The area around Lawrenceville is not great and the schools are subpar compared to North Gwinnett and other school clusters in Gwinnett.

[@kingart626]

Funny you mentioned kids and driveways. I was showing client a really nice home and they loved it until their 9 yr old son ran full speed down the steep driveway into the cul-de-sac. 😂😂😂

[@MikeM.1971.GenX.]

Surprisingly interesting and informative. Thanks, I learned a lot.

[@kellycohomes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Colorbrush21]

You listed the homes we should not buy in Atlanta. The houses you showed are what is available in the nicer areas. What is left? What kind of homes should we buy in Atlanta?

[@kellycohomes]

that's a great question. City proper or metro atlanta?

[@TheMobileNest]

@@kellycohomesmetro ATL. Thinking of Acworth area.

[@LisleArch]

Just bought a historic house on Main Street in kennesaw. Walking distance to downtown amphitheater/ restaurants. Property is also an acre. Curious if you would consider this part of the “big road” issue? I assume not because it doesn’t feel that way (I understand your barret pkwy example) but just curious your thoughts.

[@scpatl4now]

I wouldn't just look at permits pulled from a flipper. I would check for any permits. Home owners sometimes try to do upgrades themselves and you want to make sure they were done correctly so you don't find a mess that was covered up. Also...a GOOD home inspection!

[@kennixox262]

Avoid Dryvit siding.

[@sidneyhill7834]

Great info

[@xaye24]

On the last one scrap your tail pipe. I didn't pull into the driveway while touring the house. I couldn't even park a moving truck into the drive way

[@kellycohomes]

thanks for your comment!

[@SarahSmith-vt3oc]

My daughter & hubby bought house, THEN found out his tundra wouldn’t fit in garage! Ha

[@traciskinner7231]

Years ago I lived in Peachtree Park in Buckhead. We were backed up to the railroad tracks. Never again. It was horrible.

[@kellycohomes]

thanks for the comment!

[@Chimpnole]

Those particular power lines are called transmission lines. And also don't buy a house next to a renter house as it almost guaranteed that they won't mow their lawn, play loud music, work on their car in the driveway or other property devaluing practices.

[@kellycohomes]

to avoid that you have to hope for the best or live in a n'hood that doesn't allow that. that can be hard to find depending on where you live! Thanks for your comment!

[@Pearlstrand]

I lived next door to a home that was rented out in Roswell. It was a nice, fairly new subdivision The tenant was terrible: He didn't clean up after his dog, was rude, etc. One night police from multiple counties broke down the front door and eventually dragged him out of the bedroom her was barricaded in. They took him off to jail (he was wanted for fraud all over metro). I walked through the house with the owner the next day and it completely trashed. They fixed it and sold it to a young couple soon after that. 😬

[@edwardhodge4261]

Great video. I'd say the only downside is anyone watching who's selling a home like the ones you tell people to avoid, may decide to avoid you as their listing agent. For example, if I'm selling a house on a steep hill, can I count on you to show my home in the most positive light? Just something to think about. Keep up the great work! 😊

[@kellycohomes]

Believe me, I thought about the repercussion of this video AND my track record shows that I know how to overcome all of these objections. And most of my sellers in these situations wish they would have had me to help them buy bc their agents didn't tell them about the possible negative resale consequences.

[@edwardhodge4261]

@@kellycohomes Excellent! 😃👍🏾

[@DustinWQ]

Moore's Mill is the worst. Beautiful million dollar mansions but, you can't get out of your drive. Defoors Ferry almost as bad. As far as homes with crawl spaces in GA, good luck trying to find one without one.

[@FORTRAN4ever]

Single family homes that are built too close to each other. There might be a time when it is necessary to have a motor vehicle to access the back yard (like a tree removal service). Also, avoid a home where that has slow internet speeds (like DSL) or an ISP that has awful consumer ratings. Preferably, look for fiber optics service with at least 1 gigabit service.

[@kellycohomes]

good points. I recently sold 2 homes in the Rockmart area and they only had Starlink or a hotspot as internet options.

[@janeyurina]

I’ve been shopping for homes close to Atlanta downtown not too long ago, they are not just old all have one or more those problems that you mentioned and the prices are insane what is going on here 😢

[@kellycohomes]

I completely understand! AND just jump in. Buy real estate and start building wealth. MAKE them what you want over time. I know that's easier said than done but I coach buyers around this every day. everyone who didn't buy 5 years ago wish they had. Everyone who doesn't buy this year will wish they did next year.

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

I love a house that doesn’t have a large crawlspace or basement, easier to figure out flooding

[@CLW4949]

Because of the hilly terrain, a lot of Atlanta area homes have drive-under garages. That means you have to lug bags of groceries upstairs. My first home had a drive-under garage. NEVER AGAIN!

[@kellycohomes]

Thanks for sharing!

[@darylfoster7944]

It's called exercise

[@freddiemunoz4443]

Steep driveways are very dangerous. If for some reason you forget to put your car in Park , your car will roll down and kill someone. I knew someone that their pick up truck ran them over when he tried to stop his truck from rolling down. True story!

[@kellycohomes]

That's terrible!

[@youtubemarketerandseoexpert]

very nice

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Omg yes steel driveways suck for vendors who can get stuck backing up wrong

[@sevenasefaha1872]

The child or toy reference was crazy 😂😂realtors are comedians too 🙌

[@jrbland18]

Can you buy a house being on social SECURITY? Also , my credit score is good.❤

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

Hi there and it depends. If the home that you want falls within the range that you can be approved for based on your monthly income, then yes, you can do it!

[@curtatl]

I won't buy a house on a street that does not have on street parking. It really helps calm the road down

[@quentinbrownbrown6044]

I could compromise on a major road home with a wide turn around driveway.

[@kellycohomes]

thanks for your comment!

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Yup and rodents mean snakes! Great helpers but eek!

[@tjlarson6519]

And the ice storms in Atlanta will leave your trapped on a steep drive

[@plutoniumchaser]

Don’t buy a flip. As a roofer I have seldom seen worse work than a flip. Absolute garbage.

[@kellycohomes]

I think it's unfair to rule ALL flips out but you DO want to have a great inspector (and bring an experienced roofer out like yourself to inspect).

[@darylfoster7944]

Every two lane road, with the exception of a side street, has a yellow line.

[@kellycohomes]

most subdivisions don't have yellow lines.

[@darylfoster7944]

@@kellycohomes subdivisions are side streets

[@kellycohomes]

@@darylfoster7944 and that's where most homes are in metro Atlanta.

[@lifefun0306]

Avoid houses close to the railways

[@kellycohomes]

This is one I didn't put on my list because I've sold so many homes on the railroad tracks in decatur and it hasn't REALLY been a big objection, surprisingly.

[@bigaskewurbanrestaurantcri412]

Good information I’m from Florida and thinking about relocating

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

Nice! Have you narrowed down areas?

[@bigaskewurbanrestaurantcri412]

@@KellyCoHomesAtlanta Duluth or Marietta I work with Marriott hotels, and I will be transferring

[@kellycohomes]

Oh nice! A friend of mine works for JW Marriott. He lives in Cobb County. Will you go in everyday?

[@bigaskewurbanrestaurantcri412]

@@kellycohomes I’m an executive chef in Palm Beach County Florida looking for a position to transfer to ATL area buy 2025 I’m visiting July 16-18 to look around.

[@thomaswalker1539]

I disagree with #4. Following that advice eliminates a lot of really well built homes in desirable areas of City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton and Cobb. You can, and should, get your crawlspace sealed or encapsulated. Those two solutions will eliminate moisture that can get up into the house.

[@kellycohomes]

You're right and I thought I mentioned that IF you buy a crawlspace get it encapsulated. the problem is that most homeowners DON'T do this. most homes I list/sell on crawlspaces are owned by people who rarely go down there. They are surprised when water is found in them and buyers freak out over any water in a crawlspace. there are A LOT of great crawlspace homes but they come with an additional expense when up keeping.

[@cocolyndon4604]

Check the flood zoning.

[@kellycohomes]

GREAT tip!

[@dkfleshman8271]

Sounds like all your buyers should avoid resales. if you expect everything to be perfect, buy a new home 😂 Even those have many problems, the way they put them up so quickly, and without Care.

[@kellycohomes]

You're right- many buyers need to manage their expectations but it's hard to find new unless you have $1m+ to spend or can go a little further out of the city.

[@bessiesoley5147]

How is this specific to Atlanta? I thought this video would be about things UNIQUE to Atlanta to avoid. I live in ATL btw.

[@kellycohomes]

All of these homes ARE in Atlanta, no?

[@jclark5832]

Are you familiar with Peachtree City homes?

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

I am. Do you live there or are you considering it?

[@odessascruggs4293]

Most flips are gray walls, or floors and silver handels and door knobs...the cookie cutter look everyone's using now.

[@kellycohomes]

I was in a GORGEOUS one yesterday with cedar beams and warm colors. but you're right- there is a prescription for success in every market and flippers want to make sure they are appealing to the masses.

[@confidentyardie6]

Pine trees around the house

[@1879gym]

😂😂😂 then dont buy homes in Georgia

[@confidentyardie6]

@@1879gym ok my neighbor

[@kellycohomes]

pine trees actually have a LONG root- I'm more afraid of the Big, old hardwood trees bc their root system is more shallow.

[@ExploringAtlanta365]

💯💯

[@LDEast-zr9hg]

Wasn’t a fan of some of the imagery in this video…😔

[@kellycohomes]

I'm sorry but thanks for your comment!

[@J0hnny0]

Don't move to Atlanta PERIOD!

[@EyeballMonster-z3k]

All of them!! Get tf out this city is terrible!!

[@jgborn]

This is all common sense. Don’t buy a shitty house in a shitty spot…duh

[@gregorymilanovich4384]

You should thoroughly study your subject matter before you start offering advice.

[@KellyCoHomesAtlanta]

I feel like I have after 26 years buying and selling homes. What did I miss?