Ariel Starke - East Cobb Residential Real Estate

05/12/2026

Winning behavior: moving to be near your daughter (and goals for my future self to be near the kids).

I snapped this pic of my gorgeous client before she even stepped into her new house the first time we saw it! I knew from the listing that it was going to be the ONE.

Did I mention it was the first house I showed this darling couple?
Life experience = knowing what you want. The more homes you've owned, the more you can identify what you do and don't like before you even do the investigatory drive-by.

Most precious factor of the whole transaction was that my dear friend Alyssa Justice trusted me with her parents - this means so much much to me!!

Congrats Carl & Maria on your beautiful new home: you can't beat a 3.3 mile drive from the grandkids!

Thank you Reece Cohen- Branch Manager + Campbell & Brannon for the dream collab as always.

05/05/2026

This time of year brings many recognitions, and I'm ever so grateful for this one. Each year, Atlanta Magazine selects the top 5-10% of all Realtors to qualify in their Real Estate All-Star category.

In an industry where many agents only close a few homes a year, I'm honored to be chosen by YOU to be your go-to East Cobb Expert. Thank you for your business and your trust. 🫶🏻

04/25/2026

Would you sign this Barkerage Agreement?

Did I mention he can't be trusted with pillows? (Iykyk 🫣😬) There goes your staging.

03/13/2026

We bought our first place mid-twenties and I have to agree that the house you have to fix is still better than no house at all, especially if you plan to stay put.
That very first house we owned needed new back yard drainage (we dug it ourselves!), pool pump repairs, shower repairs, pest exclusion, all new siding, flooring remediation, garage insulation, and so much more... but it became a simple path to purchasing our next home. You can pay a landlord's mortgage, or you can pay your own!

New Realtor.com research finds that buyers who purchase in their early 30s can net 22.5% more in wealth by age 50 than those who wait.

Amanda and Vincent DeRise beat the odds, closing on a 140-year-old New Jersey fixer-upper at 31 and 32 after getting outbid on move-in-ready homes, and have since poured $175,000 into renovations. "We've sacrificed so much," says Vincent. But with that early purchase locked in, the couple is on track to capture the full wealth-building power of homeownership before many of their peers have even started looking.

03/08/2026

The one with the amazing screened in porch 🤩

NEW LISTING, Coming Soon🏁

Gorgeous luxury estate home in charming Browns Mill, hitting the market this Thursday, March 12!

🔹6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
🔹6400+- sf
🔹 Library + office
🔹 Finished terrace level
🔹 Master on Main
🔹 Home gym
🔹 Finished Basement
🔹 Swim/ Tennis community
🔹 Craft room/ second office

Offered for $789,000
5552 Blue Aster Court, Powder Springs
Exclusively listed by //

Reach out today to schedule your showing!
470.585.4303

03/07/2026

What I'm about to say may feel like it starts a little randomly, but stick with me here:

You may think it doesn't matter who your kids are friends with in middle school, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

My husband Brian, and Ryan, pictured here, became besties in middle school and have been like family ever since. Throughout high school at Pope, college in separate places, all of us being together all the time in Houston as young adults, and now back in East Cobb... Those middle school buddies have stuck together. Alyssa and I are thrilled to be part of the fold now (me for nearly 17 years and her for about 8!).

Yesterday was a really fun moment as they closed on their forever home, and I was so honored to have been able to guide them through the process.

So be picky and be welcoming about who your middle schoolers have as friends (we are currently right in the thick of that as parents) because they are possibly going to be part of each other's lives for a very long time. 🥰

Congrats Singer Family, and thank you for your trust!
Glad you are only 10 minutes away now! 🚗💨

03/05/2026

Very exciting day for this little girl because her new home is Under Contract and through all contingencies!

There is nothing more special than raising your kids in one house for their whole childhood: so many memories created, friendships grown, and nostalgia built.

It's easy to lose sight of the whole purpose sometimes when there are difficult negotiations or unexpected repairs, but this is why I do it!
I'm so thankful for the opportunity to make this magic for families.

03/05/2026

POV: You found the perfect flat back yard in East Cobb. 🏡✨
Nestled on a quiet dead end street in Chadd’s Ford, this beauty features a sun-filled floor plan, a spa-like primary retreat, and a backyard made for summer hangouts. 🌳

The Specs:
💰 $695,000
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms + Massive Bonus Room
🛁 Designer Primary Bath
🏫 Top-rated Pope High District
🛍️ Minutes from Johnson Ferry Rd dining & shopping
Ready to see it in person? Showings begin March 12.
DM me or have your Realtor reach out.

4180 Chadds Walk
FMLS 7720840

https://www.sothebysrealty.com/atlantafinehomessir/eng/sales/detail/753-l-1788-7720840/4180-chadds-walk-marietta-ga-30062

Exclusively listed by Ariel Starke - East Cobb Residential Real Estate of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

02/27/2026

These first-time buyers have the keys! 🔑

This deal COULD have been a nightmare due to all the weather delays we had during the Georgia State of emergency during the ice storm. However, we stayed on top of repair issues and deadlines, and now they're in their dream home- only 2 months after they found me on social media! 7 bedrooms and 4 baths- Murdock/ Dodgen/ Pope. Perfect for a growing family who loves to host guests.

Did I mention I negotiated $14,000 in closing costs AND $24,000 off the list price for nearly 40k in savings?! 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻
I hate to toot my own horn here but also- this is a business page, so 🤷🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️

Thank you Charles Calloway - Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage NMLS 1987092
& The Fun Firm Sheila Parast Gross law for the hard work and stellar vibes.

Who do you know that wants the same curated experience?

02/24/2026

Located at the edge of Ontario's Lake Muskoka, Barlochan Cottage has become the iconic centerpiece of Shane & Ilya's love story. Fans of Heated Rivalry will recognize the incredible natural light and warm wood that just pull you in.

Although this is a private residence, you can have the opportunity to stay here via a very limited run of Airbnb availability.
Each weekend in May will be available, with the opportunity dropping at midnight on March 3rd.
Book by visiting

airbnb.com/barlochancottage

Are you coming to the cottage?

02/13/2026