Eleanor Brannen

"Your On-Time Realtor"
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Eleanor Brannen, in Braselton
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About Me
I entered the real estate business in 2004 after a 20-year career in customer service in the typesetting industry. I am a near life-long resident of Jackson County, Georgia. I hold the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation, and my favorite part of working in real estate is working with buyers. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR), and the I85 North Board of Realtors. Personally, I am involved with Relay for Life, a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church where I sing in the chancel choir. I am an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan, and enjoy SCUBA diving and making handmade greeting cards.
Testimonials
"I am writing to let you know what a great job Eleanor Brannen did in listing our home and seeing it through to a successful sale. Eleanor always conducted herself in a professional manner, kept us informed at each step, and gave us excellent advice. Many times she went beyond what is usually expected from a listing agent. We really appreciated this as we are living in another town. We think she is a terrific Realtor and a credit to your company."
A. Elam Thu Mar 20
"Thank you so much for all your time and efforts to sell our home! We really appreciate it."
K. McCall Wed Jul 23
"We just wanted to give you a million thanks for all of your hard work. We love our new home!"
N. Crouch Thu Feb 15, 2007
"Thanks so much for all the help. You gave beyond and didn't give up until you made sure we were able to get a beautiful place. We love it and appreciate you for all the hard work you did."
A. Gurley Fri Jun 15, 2007
"Love the house! It was appreciated more than you know. Thank you for everything!"
P. Reed Sat Jun 30, 2007
"I am writing this letter to tell about the wonderful experience we've had dealing with one of your associates, Eleanor Brannen. Eleanor has been assisting my husband and me in finding the perfect place to invest for our future retirement in your lovely state of Georgia. We live in Florida and Eleanor has been patient, informative, and has literally be our eyes and ears. We have appreciated her candor and humor during this process. I just wanted you to know what a professional and personable associate you have working for you."
S. Mittan Tue Jul 10, 2007
"I wanted to let you know what a wonderful job Eleanor did for our family in helping us find our first home. She was very patient...she explained everything and walked us through the entire process. She kept us informed on how the process was going, what we needed to get done, and made sure we were comfortable with every step. I would recommend Eleanor to anyone buying a house! She is extremely personable, friendly, and willing to work with you every step of the way."
M. James Mon Jul 2, 2007
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Sj, Home Buyer in San Diego

Made an offer on a short sale, and quickly found out the day after the approval that the seller removed and

Asked Wed May 21 2008, 07:53 by Sj  -  San Diego  -  Home Buying  -  11 answers
Eleanor Brannen answered:
In my experience, in a short sale, the lender is essentially selling the home "as-is" and "where-is", much like a foreclosure (i.e., no Seller's Disclosure Statement, etc.). The lender has no control over how the seller leaves the home. As the lender is a bank or mortgage company not even in the same area as the home they have no idea what condition the home is in when the contract is approved. Lenders have said to me when asked about appliances that the price/contract includes "whatever is there." My experience is in Georgia, and I am not familiar with the laws in California. As suggested by Debra, your best bet is to contact an attorney and let him/her look at the contract to see if there is any sort of breach because of the absence of the appliances. - Wed May 21 2008, 08:25
Buyer, Home Buyer in

Am I asking for too much, or do I just need to wait for prices to fall? I'm looking for a single family,

Asked Wed May 21 2008, 06:23 by Buyer  -  Montclair  -  Home Buying  -  16 answers
Eleanor Brannen answered:
I agree with most of the answers so far. I am not in the New York area, but all over the country if you have good credit and don't have property to sell before you buy, now is the PERFECT time to buy. Prices have already fallen, interest rates are at a near all-time low. Look at it this way, the time you know that prices are at the absolute bottom is the time when they start increasing again. If you can find the home you are looking for, work with your Realtor and make an offer. Keep in mind that you should always be willing to walk away from any deal unless you are comfortable with the price and the terms of the loan, etc. Good luck! - Wed May 21 2008, 08:01
Michelle, Real Estate Pro in Dothan

If you are representing a buyer, how do you feel about accepting a selling bonus?

Asked Fri May 16 2008, 06:49 by Michelle  -  All locations  -  Agent2Agent  -  18 answers
Eleanor Brannen answered:
My personal opinion is also to pass the bonus on to the Buyer. You are, after all, representing them and Code of Ethics says that you put their interest above even your own. You could, of course, advise them of the bonus offer and tell them to make the offer lower and include in the special stips that the bonus be passed on to the buyer. In Georgia, the bonus must be approved by the broker anyway, and often the broker wants to get his/her cut of the bonus as well - depending on your contract with the broker. - Fri May 16 2008, 08:52
Mollie, Home Buyer in Florida

What happens when you back out of a contract? We put a contract on a property with land out in the country.

Asked Fri May 16 2008, 07:27 by Mollie  -  32531  -  Home Buying  -  7 answers
Eleanor Brannen answered:
I agree with the others who have answered before me. Look carefully at your contract to see what options the Seller has in your case. Generally, at least in Georgia, the consequences of defaulting on the contract are spelled out in the body of the contract itself. Also, since your Realtor is not an attorney, check with one to make sure that all your options are being checked out. The Seller can possibly pursue the specific damages route, that will depend on the specifics of the contract. You are probably right about losing your earnest money, and sometimes it is stated in the contract that if the Seller accepts the earnest money, they are not able to pursue for specific damages further. - Fri May 16 2008, 08:49
Ronnie, Home Buyer in Philadelphia

Bank of America Closing Costs

Asked Tue May 6 2008, 09:10 by Ronnie  -  Philadelphia  -  Home Buying  -  11 answers
Eleanor Brannen answered:
I have a client who is using Bank of America no fee loan. They are getting a competitive rate and BofA is paying most of the usual closing costs. Their closing costs will basically consist of Escrow Establishment charges (homeowners insurance, taxes, etc.) and Prepaid items (prepaid interest, etc.) - Fri May 16 2008, 08:41
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Specialties
I specialize in working with Buyers, and especially enjoy working with first-time homebuyers.
Experience
Latest:
Realtor for Keller Williams Realty Lanier Partners
Realtor. Assisting Buyers and Sellers in all facets of buying and selling real estate.
December 2007—present
Previous:
Realtor for Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Realtor. Assisting Buyers and Sellers in all facets of buying and selling real estate.
December 2005—December 2007
Previous:
Realtor for Century 21 American Realty
Realtor. Assisting Buyers and Sellers with all facets of buying and selling real estate.
May 2004—December 2005
Previous:
Production Manager for Graphic Composition, Inc.
Extensive Customer Service via phone and email. Scheduling book production through plant. Problem resolution
March 1984—May 2004
Certifications & Awards
ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation
CNS (Certified Negotiation Specialist)
Interests
Scuba diving
Making handmade greeting cards
Singing in the Chancel Choir at Watkinsville First United Methodist Church
Auto racing (as a spectator)
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