Kathy Drewien, CRS

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? 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 on our site.

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. Access the reports using the link below. - Sat Apr 26 2008, 14:04

Oops! Thinking of one thing and typing something else! I'm glad Deborah was on hand to read my mind and put in the link to Luxury Home Marketing! - Fri Mar 7 2008, 19:01

You can Google "Atlanta Real Estate" + "luxury homes" to find websites including those keywords. Or, you can contact a real estate agent here in Atlanta for a personal recommendation. We'll learn your definition of "top Realtor" and "luxury market", identify the expectations you have for the agent representing you, and make a referral to someone that best matches your needs. For example, is the agent's use of cutting edge technology to stay in contact important to you? - Fri Mar 7 2008, 18:48

Consumers deserve, and have demanded, alternatives to the traditional ways of doing business -- in the music industry, in the movie industry, in the travel industry. Who are we to think same ol', same ol' is gonna work in the real estate industry?

We either adapt or die. - Mon Mar 3 2008, 08:20

Barb,
As a member of FMLS you have access to demographic information. Do a search for Sandy Springs, pick a listing and select FMLS Neighborhoods. Here's an example: http://www.AtlantaRelo.com/reports/SandySprings.pdf - Tue Sep 11 2007, 10:54

To answer your question fully, more information is needed. In what part of Atlanta is your home located? In what price range? What is the absorption rate (amount of inventory) for comparable properties? What is your motivation for moving?

Folks are buying and selling homes on a regular basis all across Atlanta. The better question is "How do I position my home to attract today's buyers?" - Fri Sep 7 2007, 21:41