What Are the Best Public Schools in the Greater Atlanta Area?
April 28, 2008
What are the best public schools in Atlanta? We get asked every day.
Buyers relocating to Atlanta want information on public schools before they decide where to look for a home. Doug, a buyer relocating from Birmingham voiced the same question on Trulia Voices.
daughter. She will be entering 5th grade, and I presume we will need to live in the school district zoned for the school if we expect her to be eligible to attend any particular public school. On the surface, your question seems simple enough. And yet, Atlanta is so much larger than Birmingham, a list is not enough to tell you what you want to know.
You also want a house in your price range, with a “reasonable” commute, located in a strong school district.
- In what part of Atlanta will you be working?
- Are you open to a 45-minute commute?
- What style of house is best for you and your family?
- Is your price range less than $350K? More than $500K?
- Do you prefer an urban or suburban lifestyle?
Answers to these questions enable us to better answer your question about school districts.
We could say the Higgledy-Piggledy district is the highest ranking in Atlanta. And yet, if housing prices start at $600K and your price range is $300-350K, the information is meaningless.
With all that said… to help our clients, we have made The Report Card for Parents available.
The Report Card for Parents is primarily designed to give parents information about their schools. It also provides valuable information for discussions that will help parents make informed decisions about the quality of public schools in Georgia.
The testing and evaluation of Georgia’s children generate an enormous amount of statistical data. The Report Card for Parents transforms this mountain of data into an understandable ranking of Georgia’s public schools.
Review the school reports to become familiar with the area. Then, ask us to help put the information in perspective.
Why I Love Spring in Atlanta
April 3, 2008
This is why I love spring in Atlanta.
If the rain holds off just a little longer, I’ll get a photo of “Why I Hate Spring in Atlanta”
How Many Geeks Does it Take to Sell a House?
March 6, 2008
Can You Sell a House and Move Using the Web Exclusively?
Drew raised some interesting questions after stumbling across a post on Proud Geek earlier today.
The blogger (and his wife) conducted a 8-month experiment to sell their home using the web. No phone calls. Only e-mail, text messaging, and web tools.
There were 6 main steps they went through during the experiment (you can read their findings on Proud Geek):
- Find a realtor via the web and who’s willing to do everything through email
- Advertise the home on the web
- Find a lender who’s willing to deal exclusively via the web
- Switching or starting new utilities and services for a new house
- Find a moving company willing to deal via web and email
- Changing addresses for a range of organizations, stores, banks, employment-related sites, etc
Can you, as a real estate agent, meet the criteria the blogger set forth? What about you mortgage folks?
Sellers, how important is electronic communication to you?
Our team always get hung up with the utility vendors.
What’s your experience?
Use Comments to respond (under title). We really want to know.
Top 10 Reasons for Walkable Communities
March 2, 2008
I recently read a post on Atlanta Real Estate Forum outlining the top-10 list of benefits for walkable communities:
- Less traffic congestion
- Higher property values
- Lower transportation costs
- More places to have fun
- Stronger communities
- Reduced crime
- Better access for non-drivers
- Less stress
- Less pollution
- Better health
Reading about “walkable communities” always makes me think of my clients, Becky and Hal.
When Becky was relocating to Atlanta she wanted to find the best public schools for her children. So, Becky reviewed the school reports and decided East Cobb County would be the focus of her home search. The schools in Marietta were among the top ranking in the state, and houses were within her price range.
Hal was living in Inman Park. Located two miles east of downtown Atlanta, Inman Park is a close-knit community with locally owned shops and businesses. Moving to the suburbs of Atlanta was a big step for Hal.
I remember Hal asking, “Where can I walk to get my white sauce pizza?” My answer, “No where. You’ll call and have it delivered.”
Marietta (East Cobb) would not be described as a “walkable community” — but, you can find neighborhood subdivisions with sidewalks. You can find parks. You can find locally owned shops and businesses.
And, you can find pizza with an Alfredo sauce. I just called, mine will be ready for pick-up in 15 minutes.
Related Post: How to Find the Best Atlanta Walking Neighborhood
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