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New incentive for Atlanta condo buyers. I don’t think I have ever heard of this, but it’s a pretty interesting idea.

An Atlanta real estate developer is now offering a very different approach to attracting new condo buyers to his development- two years of medical services offered to the prospective new residents of these new Atlanta condos!

Say what?!

Well, according to an article in American Medical News, the Atlanta-based company called MD on Call, a “boutique practice” is partnering with City Centre Properties to provide residents of The Mansion on Peachtree a basic services package involving much of what a family medicine physician would do in their office- in the comfort of their own Atlanta condo. And who ever said house calls were outdated?! And if the doctor looks anything like my buddy George here on ER, I’m on board! (teehee)

This incentive package is valued around $15,000 per year and unlike anything I have ever seen before in an effort to promote the purchase of an Atlanta condo. It will be very interesting to see how it all plays out.

Now prospective condo buyers at The Mansion on Peachtree have even MORE options to choose from!

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Speaking of incentives…Are you familiar with our business model? If you are at all interested in saving money on the purchase of your next Atlanta condo, don’t hesitate to Contact Us to find out more.

Did you know it at no cost to you to use a buyers broker!? In fact, you only find your new condo and save thousands! We work for you to help you find that new, fabulous Atlanta condo. But wait- that is not all! We operate on a flat fee business model, which results in us refunding you thousands at the closing of that new fabulous Atlanta condo!

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Source: American Medical News

*** We are putting this out on our entire network all our blogs hoping for some great feedback ***

I had a great call last night with longtime friend and peer Joe Ferrara - and as always, he got my wheels turning.

I am putting this out on the wire (blog-o-sphere) and hope for any and all ideas & suggestions on proven marketing & PR advice for our new message.

Lets put all the the B.S. aside, all the disgruntled comments from the traditional real estate folks and lets just talk basics.

At CondoDomain.com we have a pretty unbelievable story to tell. No we are not curing cancer or saving the planet (I wish I was…but unfortunately I am smack-dab in the middle of the real estate world right now), but the point being is that we are offering a surreal “Too good to be true” kind of product & service.

The Basics:

1. CondoDomain is a real estate broker, just like RE/MAX, Century 21, Coldwell Banker or any other real estate brand out there. We all claim to be better than one another or have more market share, etc, but bottom line is that we are no different than then mega-brands. The point here is that any agent that works for one of these firms is just a “person” and that “person” is whom creates the value in the transaction. So no matter if you are working with RE/MAX or CondoDomain - the better agent will create more value for you - and therefore provide a better service and get you a better deal. Agree?

2. Niche: As a firm we specialize in 1 vertical. We ONLY work with buyers and we concentrate on urban living which mainly consists of condominiums. Buying a condominium is different than buying a single family home, that being said, we feel we have an advantage as our ‘agents’ deal with this all day long. Also, ONLY working with BUYERS allows our “agents” to concentrate on solely that. Most traditional real estate agents spend the majority of their time marketing themselves to drum up clients/business. After they get a new client (buyer or a seller) they need to adjust their perspective on how they are going to help them (ie. markets a new listing or help them find a new home). At CondoDomain we just work with buyers, 100% of the time, so all we do is tour properties all week long and see up to 10X more listing than the average “top real agent agent”. I would put this way up on the list as a major advantage for CondoDomain to serve you as a buyers agent, no?

3. Business model: Without drilling into details or boring you with how our internal systems work, our business model ‘affords’ our team members/agent to work with buyers for a set flat fee. When we started this business it did not make sense to us that if we helped a buyer buy a home and they spent more money, we got paid more? Actually, our exact opinion was this is “ass backwards”. As a buyers agent aren’t we supposed to try and help our buyers get the new home or condo for the lowest price possible? Thus, the implementation of the “flat fee”.

Because of how the traditional real estate model is set up & for still operating, we are still compensated a commission based on the percentage of the sales price. So we simple accept the commission at the closing, subtract our fee due to the firm (which is the exact same for every transaction) and then cut the remainder of the commission back to our client. Sound fair?

Summary:

To date we have had VERY FEW thought-out rebuttals to our business model. Most traditionalist classify us as a “discounter” and just write hateful things to us about the model - whatever! Does anyone out there who does not agree with our model have a “thought out” response to a flat fee based buyers agency?

Our goal as a company, beyond the obvious of helping buyers, is NOT to ruin the real estate industry, but rather provide a very sensible and viable option to consumers.

So….

We are operating a company called CondoDomain that provides a dominant web-based information portal that includes more ‘local’ RE data on one site than any other single source. We have local real estate agents whom we believe are some of the very best in the industry for calculated reasons. And…we work with every single one of our clients for the exact same set fee and REFUND them back any remainder of the commission.

My guess is that if we were lucky enough to tell every buyer in our market about our business model, 8 out of 10 people would choose us. So….HOW DO WE TELL OUR AWESOME STORY?

More information visit our website @ www.CondoDomain.com

Get ready Atlanta, Hotlanta is about to get HOT!

Mandarin Oriental Atlanta is about to hit town. According to an article published today in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is expected to announce Thursday that it has struck a deal to build a mixed-use luxury hotel and condominium tower in Midtown Atlanta. The picture above represents a possible rendering of what this not-yet-confirmed Atlanta condominium project will look like!

Apparently, inside sources within the Atlanta hotel industry have confirmed that Atlanta-based Tivoli Properties Inc plan to build a $200-$250 million ultra-luxury mixed use hotel condominium project in Midtown Atlanta. The official announcement is expected to take place this Thursday to detail the proposed 53-story Atlanta condominium project.

Mandarin Oriental Atlanta will bring to Atlanta its world-renowned luxury reputation, marking a major milestone for Atlanta’s hospitality community as well as the Atlanta condominium community.

Condominium prices in the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta are expected to range from around $5-$6 million.
As of right now, it is still early just how many hotel rooms and condominiums the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta will have as well as just what is in the plan as far as restaurants, luxury retail, etc. Stay tuned for updates!

Mandarin Oriental Atlanta would be joining the other major luxury players already involved in the Midtown Atlanta marketplace. This stretch of Peachtree Street, comparable to the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, is lined with ultra luxury retail, top of the line restaurants, and hotel/condo developments such as W Atlanta Midtown, Hotel Palomar, and the Loews Atlanta Hotel, and Atlanta’s second InterContinental. All developments are expected to be completed in the area around 2010.

Mandarin Oriental Boston recently opened its doors and found tremendous success. The arrival of Mandarin Oriental Atlanta is a sure sign that Atlanta condominiums have reached a higher degree of luxury.

It’s getting hot in here Atlanta!

Please be sure to check back for more updates on Mandarin Oriental Atlanta.

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Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle

An Article published recently in Forbes Magazine, the forecast for Atlanta condos looks quite bright and sunny, despite this gloomy market.

In the article, Forbes explains that now is the time for prospective Atlanta condo and real estate buyers. Forbes predicts that prices in Atlanta condos will see significant increases as early as 2009!

One of the reasons the Atlanta condo market is expected to boom in the coming months is due to the continued steady job growth rate in the Atlanta metropolitan area. More jobs of course brings more people to the Atlanta area and for those who work in downtown Atlanta will most likely choose to live close to home. Atlanta condos offer the convenience of living near both work and play.

Currently, there are discounts available in Atlanta on new home inventory and you should take advantage of it now! They won’t be around much longer. Atlanta condo prices are expected to jump up significantly as the job growth is expected to increase steadily by 2%.

Atlanta is fortunate to have been placed in the top ten “lucky cities” expected to experience long term recovery that will begin next year.

Not only is this the RIGHT market to purchase Atlanta condos, you have found the RIGHT people to help you to find that perfect Atlanta condo. Have learned about CondoDomain Atlanta? If not, Meet US

We not only want to help you find your next Atlanta condo, we want to save you thousands in the process. Curious? Find out more here

CondoDomain Atlanta allows you to browse all Atlanta condos, learn what you like, learn what you want, and learn how you can save, save, save

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Source: Forbes Magazine

In what is certainly good news for buyers looking to move into their own condo but perhaps lacking the financial resources to do so, Talley Street Lofts are now offering FHA Loans in addition to a one year property tax break!  Featuring up-to-date amenities and traditional loft details such as high ceilings, hardwood floors, and expansive windows, Talley Street Lofts are an excellent choice for those seeking a bargain.

CondoDomain can help you find a bargain just about anywhere else with our industry-shaking commission refund, which guarantees that no matter how much you’re spending, you’ll be getting more than just an apartment in return.

In case you had not seen it

For those of you looking for a culturally productive activity to aid in fighting off the post-Halloween candy-coma, Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum is showcasing Big Shots: Andy Warhol’s Polaroid Portraits now through December 14. An intimate collection of portraits of athletes, celebrities, actors and actresses, and socialites from the 1970s and 80s, Big Shots showcases many of these figures, including Dorothy Hamill, Sylvester Stallone, and Lynn Revson, at their most naked and unguarded.

Want to experience all of the cultural and artistic opportunities offered in Atlanta? Several neighborhoods, especially the vibrant Midtown District of Atlanta offer close proximity to many of the finest cultural institutions, including the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Condo Domain can help you find the perfect condo in Midtown, just take a look at some of these offerings

Plaza Midtown - $170,000 - 350,000

Cotting Court Midtown - $250,000 - 800,000

Element Midtown - Up to $400,000

For those of you who have perhaps spent the past few months in deep caves where no Wi-Fi signal can be found, the market is not doing so hot right now.  That also means that the real-estate market, which just a few years ago was riding high, is also experiencing a free-fall. What does this mean to you though?  That’s right, it’s a frickin’ BUYERS MARKET and Condo Domain can help you save big.

As Tony has pointed out on the Boston blog, Condo Domain’s unique methods can help those looking to buy their very own condo save upwards of $13,000!  We have a number of prime condo listings in the Atlanta market and are ready and waiting to help you find the place of your dreams.  Just check out some of these properties.

Ovation Buckhead - $170,000 - 300,000

Tribute Lofts - $170,000 - 400,000

The Manhattan - $200,000 - 600,000+

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So, what is the largest real estate commission rebate that has been given back to a buyer and or seller of a real estate transaction? Does anyone out there know? I put the word out last week via Facebook and on my Twitter but haven’t got any good feedback.

The reason why I bring it up is because our powerhouse Boston agent, Thomas Cincotti is closing no a $2M condo this week.

The Commission - $50,000!!!

The Rebate - $43,000!!! (remember this is NON-TAXABLE TOO!!!)

This will be by far our largest rebate back to one of our buyers to date! We are excited to enter the next level in serving the luxury condominium dweller! (Believe me, we would even more excited if we got to keep the commission … but, its not our business model to do that.)

Tommy - great job, keep up the good work.

Buyers - Now serving clients from $200,000 to $2,000,000

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In what some are calling a great step forward in “re-greening” the Atlanta police force, Buckhead area cops have recieved special training and new bikes to help them patrol the area.  Citing the positive environmental impact, as well as the improved mobility bikes will afford the police in the area, Denise Starling, executive director of BATMA stated that, “For every mile a car is driven, a pound of pollution is released into the atmosphere, so these bikes will help improve air quality in Buckhead.”

You don’t need to be a cop to enjoy the benefits of cycling, even in a major metropolis like Atlanta, there are plenty of trails and parks that can be used for biking.  Many prime condo developments are located near beautiful settings like Piedmont Park, which provides several miles of biking trails.

Check out how CondoDomain can help you get your dream home in the heart of Atlanta

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has posted a list of some fun events taking place this Halloween.  And lucky for Atlanta residents, many of the events are taking place right in their backyards in neighborhoods like Buckhead, Downtown and Ansley Park!

Many Atlanta condo developments are perfectly situated in walking-friendly neighborhoods like the ones listed above.  Perfect for the kids to go trick-or-treating in, or to just take a quiet stroll through.  CondoDomain has access to hundreds of listings in the Atlanta area.

When people think about urban living, they often worry that there won’t be much room for their beloved dog. Thankfully, now more than ever, new condo developments cater to the needs of dog owners.

Many Atlanta condos in the area offer a variety of pet services including dog walking, pet day care, grooming, boarding, transportation, play dates, and much much more.

Just because a dog doesn’t have a large backyard, does not mean that its quality of life has been diminished. As a matter of fact, according to this video, dogs that live in condos tend to be much happier than dogs that are left alone in their back yard all day. They are closer with their family and tend to have a much happier life.

Not only do condo developments often offer pet services, but other services can be found throughout the city of Atlanta. There are dog parks, dog bakeries, and doggie day care centers located in Atlanta.

As the trend shifts toward more urban living, people searching for Atlanta condos should not worry about their perfect pooch!

Search Atlanta condos that are dog friendly!

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