Jason Tolley NW Atlanta Real Estate Agent

I am an Atlanta area REALTOR with a working knowledge of the real estate market in Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Bartow, Fulton and Dekalb counties. Whether you are looking to rent, buy or sell I will help you by providing excellent service, care and attention to help with all of your real estate needs.

I work for Backyard Realty Group LLC as an agent and community manager. Backyard Realty Group LLC is a full service real estate agency that takes pride in assisting buyers and sellers as well as specializes in property and community management. Customer service and client satisfaction are the primary goals of Backyard Realty Group. In serving all communities in Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding and Bartow counties in Northwest Georgia, Backyard Realty Group incorporates over 30 years experience in their business - 30 years of a philosophy based upon excellent service.

Are you looking to put your home on the market? The most important decision you need to make is who you want to represent you as your Realtor. Here are some things you should consider when looking for a Realtor to sell your home:

1. A Strong Internet Presence: Approximately 75%-80% of potential home buyers start looking for their new home on-line. This is very large number. It is important for your Real Estate Agent to have a strong web presence. They should have information readily available about themselves as well as their listings.

2. Advertising: It is extremely important to know how your Real Estate Agent is going to market your home. Do not be afraid to ask them what their marketing strategies are. A large chunk of them should be on-line however that should not be the only source of advertisement.

3. Honest Advice: It is important for a Real Estate Agent to be completely honest when selling your home. Obviously when you are selling your home you want to make the best profit possible. However, your Real Estate Agent needs to be honest with you about the pricing of your home. Unfortunately, some Realtors may give you a higher selling price even though your home may not be worth that in order to get the job. Overly priced homes do not receive as much traffic and generally expire without a sale. The Real Estate Agent and the seller invested time and energy into something that produced no results. Your agent should be honest about pricing as well as the things you can do to help get your home ready to be listed.

4. Local Knowledge: Local knowledge is extremely important when listing a home. Your Real Estate Agent needs to know what other homes in the area have sold for, what buyers are looking for in your area, etc.

I love my job as a Real Estate Agent. I take it very seriously and enjoy every second of it. If you want to sell your home please consider me to be your listing agent because:

1. I have a strong internet presence. I will list your home immediately on MLS (Multiple Listing Service) making it available to all the local Real Estate Agents and their clients. I use many other sites to feature my listings making them more available for potential buyers: Craigslist, Real Bird, Trulia, Zillow, Active Rain, Google, etc. Here is a link to only some of the pages that I have on-line: http://www.searchme.com/stack/129e9

2. I advertise with many different venues. I believe that advertising is one of the most important parts of selling a home. My goal is to reach as many potential buyers as possible. A large part of my advertising is done on-line but I have many other medians as well. Here are some of the ways I advertise my listings:
* Brochures: I have teamed up with local area businesses where I display my brochures. In my brochures I feature my current listings with photos and descriptive information as well as an on-line link where the buyer can find more information.
* Just Listed E-Flyers: After listing your home I will e-mail a Just Listed Flyer out to my network of other Real Estate Agents in the area. This allows them to see what is new on the market for their clients.
* Post cards: I am always mailing out postcards to potential clients reminding them of my services. It brings a lot of traffic to our website allowing buyers to see your listing.
* Virtual Tours: It is important to give the buyers the real feel of your home. I will put together a nice and inviting virtual tour that I will add to the listing on the internet. It gives the buyer more information before coming to see your home.
* Newsletters: I have a monthly e-mail newsletter that I e-mail to my network. In this newsletter I feature my listings as well virtual tours and photos of the listings.
* These are just a few of the ways that I advertise my listings.

3. I am honest. I will prepare a market analysis of how I believe your home should be priced. That price will be based upon research and facts. I will give you a fair price that is not too high or too low. I will also give you my personal suggestions on what I believe you can change/work on to help prepare your home to be put on the market. I work with contractors daily and have many connections in the community. If you need some work done I will help you find the best professional for the job.

4. I have local knowledge. I have lived in the NW Atlanta area for the past 12 years. I know Real Estate in this area! I also have salesmanship, access to networks and a strong knowledge of what goes into pricing a home.

I would love to sit down with you to discuss your Real Estate needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me when you are ready to sell your home!

Knowledge + Experience = Success!

Did you know that Georgia Real Estate law allows you to have someone in your corner to look out for your best interest? What does this cost you? Absolutely nothing! The fact that it costs to have an agent represent you is simply a myth. As a home buyer, it costs you absolutely nothing to have someone represent you and your best interest. When a seller decides to sell their home with an agent they agree to pay their listing agent a commission. The listing agent then shares part of that commission with the agent that produces a buyer. Why not take advantage of this free service?

Finding the right Real Estate Agent is very important. It is important to make sure that they have your best interest in mind, communicate effectively, are honest and are willing to negotiate on your behalf. I would like to share with you what I can do to help you as a buyer:

1. There are tons of listings out there and going through them could take days. I will run searches for homes that match your needs. I will filter out the homes based upon what you are looking for. I can then e-mail these listings to you and you can decide which ones you might like to go see.

2. I will set up appointments and show you the listings that you choose.

3. Once you have found something that you like I will run tax information, property listing histories and comparisons to help you find the best price to offer.

4. I will prepare a contract and negotiate on your behalf.

5. I will be there throughout the whole process until closing helping with setting up inspections, filling out paperwork and all the other processes that are necessary in buying a home.

The buying process can be quite confusing and stressful. It is my job to make the process as easy as possible. I will prepare the paperwork and explain the process along the way and I am always available for any questions or concerns that you may have. I would love to meet with you to discuss your Real Estate needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Ever wonder what it would be like to know your rental is in good hands, you don't have to find tenants and you can just sit back and relax and wait for that check every month? Well let me show you what that is like!

I will help prevent the headaches that come along with renting your property and I will treat renting your home like managing a business/investment. Here are some reasons why having a property manager is beneficial:

* We are on call 24/7 for emergencies. No more phone calls at 2 in the morning from tenants!
* Our company employs contractors on a regular basis. You can expect a good rate and quality service from any contractor we refer.
*We offer our professional advice on your home, the market, contractors and selecting tenants.
*Tenants are screened per your instruction. Background check, credit check, rental history and employment history are just some of the ways we can qualify a tenant. We will present you with the information that we gather so you can make a business decision as to which tenant is right for you.
*We look out for your best interest and try to prevent liabilities when renting your home.

Please contact me and I will be happy to discuss managing your property.

I take pride in my work as a Real Estate Agent and I love getting feedback from clients. Here are my most recents testimonials:

"Jason handled each step of first renting my home and then selling it. Right up to the end he was fully involved and I am very pleased with the results. I would have no hesitation calling Jason in the future about my real estate needs!"

~John C. Amsterdam (formerly Acworth, GA)

"I am grateful for this opportunity to give testimony for the splendid service Mr. Jason Tolley of Backyard Realty, Inc. has provided in the management of my RENTAL property. I am a licensed active realtor with Century 21 in Honolulu, Hawaii, but my property is located in Marietta, Georgia. I am quite knowledgeable of the profile of an outstanding property manager, and Jason has exhibited these attributes on numerous occasions.

- He was very meticulous and selective with identifying a qualified applicant for consideration to rent my place.
- His investigative credit check, as well as thorough personal examination of all background information enabled me to select a responsible tenant who has enjoyed residing at my rental unit. "A happy tenant makes for a happy landlady."
- His professionalism in handling the service companies who made the necessary repairs was commendable.
- His monthly accounting statements enabled me to have my income taxes prepared with ease.
- His willingness to go beyond the call of duty and auto-deposit my rental checks into my local bank gave me an added sense of security.
- And, his pleasant personality and determination to solve all problems gave me peace of mind when challenges arose.

Yes, residing in Hawaii and maintaining investment property in Georgia has been successful due to Jason's expertise in handling property management matters and his consistent direct communication whenever a problem arose. The quality of his service has been exceptionally outstanding. I would truly recommend him to anyone who is in need of responsible, professional property management service."

~ Rita Jane Littlejohn,(RA)(GRI) BS, MS

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I would love to meet with you to dicuss your needs and how I can help.

Jason Tolley
Backyard Realty Group, LLC
www.backyardrealty.com
www.activerain.com/jason_tolley
jason_tolley@backyardrealty.com
770-315-0789 or 770-974-7084