Private Backyard With River View

Private Backyard With River View

Design and modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this Roswell , Georgia home boasting river and wooded views. Nestled back on a shade tree lot, the home features a private backyard, tiered decking, hardwood floors, 4 large bedrooms, and a Chefs Kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite counters. Master suite offers a bath with dual sinks, spa tub and glass shower. Finished terrace level complete with a full Bath, multiple rooms, fireplace and access to back deck. Entertain in the fireside Family Room, relax in the Dining Room, or entertain friends on the deck. Convenient to Roswell Square, parks, dining and schools. OFFERED AT $597,500.

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Schools include Roswell North Elementary, Crabapple Middle and Roswell High School.

Neighborhood/Community - Riverview Estates

DIRECTIONS - GA400 North, exit 7 (Holcombe Bridge Rd) toward Roswell. Left on Dogwood Rd. Right on Grimes Bridge Rd. Left on Oxbo Rd. Left on Atlanta St. Right on Marietta Hwy. Left on River Run. 1st right on Skyland Trce. Left on Skyland Dr. Home on right.
Roswell is located in  the foothills of the Georgia Mountains, along the northern banks of  the Chattahoochee River and only 20 minutes north of Atlanta. There are many things to see and do in Roswell at all times - from concerts on the square to rafting down the river, you will find everything you need here! 

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 2-4PM

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The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team - Keller Williams North Atlanta
5780 Windward Parkway, Ste 100  Alpharetta, GA 30005 - www.northatlantaluxury.com

 Private Backyard With River View

Roswell Fall Festival & Client Appreciation Day Huge Success!

Roswell Fall Festival & Client Appreciation Day Huge Success!

The cool fall air was perfect for the Annual Fall Festival & Client Appreciation Day hosted by the Keller Williams office of North Atlanta. Hundreds of people came out last Sunday to Bulloch Hall in Historic Roswell, Georgia to celebrate. Tents lined the property offering a variety of activities. 

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team joined forces with fellow real estate agents to create a wonderful day filled with music, food, and laughter.  Face painting, provided by The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team, was one of the most popular tents as close to 500 children had their face painted artistically by students from Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia and Sequoyah High School.  

The highlights of the day also included music that could be heard throughout the property as Tim Davis with Disc Jockeys Unlimited played favorite tunes. Children danced in the hay and were filled with excitement as they played musical chairs.

Bighead Cartoons was a sought after activity as personal caricatures of children and adults were created by Mark Mandel.

Magic Man Entertainment, Inc.  thrilled children and adults alike with mesmerizing magic acts and imaginative balloon sculptures.

Other tents included great gifts and services such as Kathryn Miles Bauer with Curious Kathryn. Kathryn creates hand-poured and handmade soy candles in mason jars. The scents will take you away to paradise. 

 

Dreena's Secret presented organic soap and bath scrubs. These beautifully decoracted soaps were also handmade - dreenasecrets@yahoo.com

 
AmeriSpec Inspector Services  provided great information to homeowners on  professional and quality home inspection services for homebuyers in the local area.

Enhanced Wellness Based in Roswell, Georgia, informed guests about their services as a Doctor Supervised Weight Loss Clinic that provides top quality customer service, high quality weight loss products and Doctor Coaching.
 
Guests satisfied their appetites as they sat under a pavailon overlooking the Georgia woods. With a great spread of food and drink including hotdogs, chicken, salads, desserts, and popcorn no one went home hungry. And hundreds of pumpkins lined the festival where children selected their favorite one to paint and to take home. 

Are you looking to move to Roswell, Georgia? Roswell is located in the foothills of the Georgia Mountains, along the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River and only 20 minutes north of Atlanta. There are many things to see and do in Roswell at all times - from concerts on the square to rafting down the river, you will find everything you need here! Contact The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team today for more information on Roswell, Georgia and homes available in the area.

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team 
Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
www.mevluxuryhomes.com
5780 Windward Parkway
Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30005

Roswell Fall Festival & Client Appreciation Day Huge Success!

Roswell, GA Home Values Increase With Kitchen/Bath Improvements

Roswell, GA Home Values Increase With Kitchen/Bath Improvements

The following are tips on improving your kitchen and baths will help increase your Roswell, Georgia home's value and get your home sold in the fastest time possible.

Improving the Kitchen

In most homes, buyers will spend the most time in the kitchen. Make sure your kitchen is ready for this. If you have appliances that are dirty or old, get them cleaned spotless or consider replacing them. You do not need to spend a lot of money replacing your stove or refrigerator with top end appliances, but you do not want buyers walking into a kitchen, see a dirty stove or refrigerator and then walking out because of it. And do not forget the drawers and cabinets as buyers will open these! If you need a referral to a good cleaning service, let me know and I can send you a couple of names.

Improving the Bathrooms

Your bathrooms will also get the drill sergeant review from buyers, in particular any master bathrooms. Similar to the kitchen, make sure that any old fixtures are replaced and that the floors, bathtub & shower and walls are CLEAN. You can replace bathroom fixtures easily these days without spending a lot of money. And a fresh coat of paint can go a long way here too. I have seen buyers walk out of houses after walking into dirty old bathrooms.

Roswell, GA Home Values Increase With Kitchen/Bath Improvements.  This is based on our real world experience bothselling homes for homeowners and helping buyers buy homes. Aside from marketing your home andgenerating buyer leads for it to the maximum extent in the market, negotiating the highest price possible for you home, we want to get your home sold fast and with the fewest issues as possible. To find out "how much is my home worth", on the picture below:

To determine how much your Roswell, Georgia home is worth and to get your home sold for the most value contact us today!

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team 
Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
5780 Windward Parkway, Suite 100
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
678.929.6529

Roswell, GA Home Values Increase With Kitchen/Bath Improvements

Mercedes Benz Atlanta Move Provides Employees A New Home Search

Mercedes Benz Atlanta Move Provides Employees A New Home Search

Mercedes Benz Atlanta Move Provides Employees A New Home Search 
by The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team - Keller Williams North Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz has been in business for over 125 years and will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta this summer. And Mercedes will invest about $100 million in a more than 200,000-square-foot build-to-suit headquarters. The company is eyeing four sites in the Central Perimeter and Alpharetta for the headquarters project, which is expected to be ready in 2017.
 
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For^® by FORTUNE magazine. This represents the company's fifth consecutive year on the list and the only auto manufacturer to make the ranking. The firm has found that employees believe they work for great organizations when they consistently trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

Mercedes Benz Atlanta move provides employees a new home search! Whether Mercedes Benz headquarters ends up in the Perimeter/Sandy Springs or Alpharetta area, their employees will be searching for that perfect new home in these areas and locations in between. Along Georgia 400 the Hospitality Highway, from Buckhead to Dahlonega, one will find communities filled with attractions, events, arts and culture. Focusing on Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Roswell, one will find a variety of home styles, excellent schools and lots of activity. 

Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs, Georgia, the sixth largest city, is located just north of the thriving metropolis of Atlanta. This bustling city offers residents and guests both immediate access to big-city excitement and traditional Southern charm. Sandy Springs is rich in a variety of unique delights: more than 20 miles of glorious shoreline along the Chattahoochee River, 11 parks city-wide, a dynamic economy and a sense of community. Learn more about Sandy Springs, Georgia and the homes available HERE!

Alpharetta

Alpharetta, Georgia is what it claims itself to be: Awesome! With approximately 54,000 residents and located less than 25 miles from Atlanta, Alpharetta offers its residents a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment and endless shopping opportunities. The schools are top rated - both public and private. Homes are stunning! With golf communities, swim/tennis communities and communities with their own private lake, you will find a variety to choose from. Learn more about Alpharetta, Georgia and the homes available HERE!

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Roswell, Georgia is located in the foothills of the Georgia Mountains, along the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River and only 20 minutes north of Atlanta. There are many things to see and do in Roswell at all times - from concerts on the square to rafting down the river, you will find everything you need here!  Learn more about Roswell, Georgia and available homes HERE!

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team

Looking to buy or sell in the North Atlanta area? You have found the right real estate consultants who will work for you! The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team is ready to assist you with all your real estate needs.

Mary Ellen Vanaken, Team Leader, was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 20 years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. 

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Buying a home is probably the largest investment you will ever make, whether you are buying your first home or are upgrading to a larger home. The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team are experts in the North Atlanta area, and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information.

You need someone who knows this area inside and out! Our team has lived and worked in the North Atlanta area for years. We can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home.

It has never been a better time to buy a home in the North Atlanta communities of Sandy Springs, Roswell or Alpharetta, Georgia. Now you can get "North Atlanta Homes for Sale Hot List" sent to you before almost anyone else finds out about them.

If you are looking to get the most real estate for your money, then this list of "North Atlanta Homes for Sale Hot List" is for you. 

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Mercedes Benz Move Provides Employees A New Home Search

Staging Your Home To Sell This Year

Staging Your Home To Sell This Year 

Staging Your Home To Sell This Year by The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty www.mevhomes.com 678.929.6529

Real estate agents like great-looking homes because they are easier to sell. Why is that important?

• An agent’s job is to please their clients, and they will direct their buyers to the homes they think they will buy.
• Agents talk to other agents who are also directing their buyers to the best homes on the market. An attractive listing will be shown more often, meaning more market exposure—critical for a quick and profitable house sale.
• Staging is non-negotiable in many parts of the country. Staging a listing for sale in an area where the concept hasn’t caught on can give you an advantage, particularly if there are many unsold listings similar to yours on the market. Buyers gravitate to listings that look good and are in move-in condition.
• Buyers are looking for value. When prices are flat or on the decline, buyers need to perceive that the house is worth the price.

Bottom line: Staging Your Home To Sell This Year is more than an exercise in tasteful interior design. It is a business decision that can have a huge impact on your financial return and timeline.

Quick tips to stage your home include:
1. Remove the clutter - pack up what you want to keep and throw out what you don't use.
2. Furniture groupings - pull furniture away from the walls and group for conversation.
3. Musical furniture - consider moving a piece from one room to another.
4. Room transformation - re-purpose a junk room into a reading room.
5. Home lighting - increase the wattage in all lights.
6. Make it bigger with paint - keep adjoining rooms the same color.
7. Neutral paint in living areas - helps tone down outdated furnishings.
8. Color in the bedrooms - creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.
9. Vary wall hangings - break up the line and vary the height of pictures.
10. Three's company - use accessories on tables in odd numbers
11. Fresh flowers - throughout the home adds freshness.
12. Linens and soft colors on the beds - makes the rooms inviting.
13. New faces in the kitchen - hardware, paint, dishwasher face can all be changed.
14. Finish projects - don't leaving anything undone.
15. Polished bathroom - accessories like candles, rolled towels, baskets gives a spa feel.

Ready to sell your home? Now is the perfect time. 

Allow The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty to assist you today in selling your home. When you're looking for a partner to help you negotiate the complexities of selling a home, you've come to the right place. The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty are experts in the North Atlanta Georgia areas, including Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Dunwoody, Cumming, Suwanee, and Duluth. The experience, dedication and strong communication you'll receive here will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home. 

Our team is proud to have on our team, home staging expert and realtor Susan Jennings. As well as holding an MBA in finance from Villanova University, Jennings holds a degree in Textiles and Design from the University of Delaware and a certificate in Interior Design from Temple University. This expertise enhances the home selling experience for our clients. Jennings started her own full service design business focusing on space planning, color expertise, as well as fabric and accessory selection. Susan Jennings will assist you in staging your home to sell for the most money in the least amount of time!

Staging Your Home To Sell This Year