SOLDbyMary Ellen

07/11/2026

Preparing Your Home for a Mid-Summer Listing
Most sellers know to clean, declutter, and mow the lawn before listing. That part is obvious. Summer brings a different layer of preparation, though, and it's easy to miss because it has less to do with how the home looks in a photo and more to do with how it feels once buyers are inside.
In summer,...

Summer buyers notice more than fresh paint and clean counters. Here's what to prep before a mid-summer listing so your home feels ready.

07/10/2026

How to Keep Your Home Comfortable During the Hottest Weeks of Summer
There's always a stretch of summer when the house just feels warmer than usual. The air conditioner runs longer. Sunny rooms heat up faster. Even the kitchen can feel stuffy after dinner.
The good news is that comfort doesn't always come from one big fix. A few smaller changes can help your home hold...

Hot summer weather can make every room work a little harder. These simple steps can help your home feel cooler, calmer, and more comfortable.

07/09/2026

What Summer Weather Can Reveal About a Home
Summer tends to be honest. A house can look perfectly fine during a mild spring showing. Then July heat rolls in, the afternoon sun hits the windows, a storm blows through, or the basement starts to feel damp. Suddenly, you're seeing things that weren't obvious a few months earlier.
That doesn't mean...

Summer weather can make a home's strengths and weak spots easier to spot. Here's what buyers should notice during warm-weather showings.

07/08/2026

Stop by Sunday, July 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to see 1881 Flowering Drive Grayson, GA 30017 for an open house!

Visit Mary Ellen Small's agent profile on eXp Realty, LLC. Mary Ellen Small works out of the office and can be contacted at (cell) (404) 395-1177.

07/08/2026

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07/04/2026

Why Listing Details Need to Be Clear, Accurate, and Complete
Your agent can write a stronger listing when they have the right information from the start. Photos, pricing, and marketing all matter, but the details behind the listing matter, too.
Buyers may skip over a home because something feels unclear. Maybe the square footage doesn't seem to match the photos....

Clear listing details start with what sellers share before the home goes live. Here's how better communication with your agent can help prevent confusion.

07/04/2026

Just Listed at $350K! Take a tour of this affordable new listing at 3249 Brockenhurst Drive, Buford today!

Visit Mary Ellen Small's agent profile on eXp Realty, LLC. Mary Ellen Small works out of the office and can be contacted at (cell) (404) 395-1177.

07/04/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 3249 Brockenhurst Drive, Buford.

Visit Mary Ellen Small's agent profile on eXp Realty, LLC. Mary Ellen Small works out of the office and can be contacted at (cell) (404) 395-1177.

07/03/2026

Small Changes That Help a Home Feel Brighter and More Spacious
Most sellers focus on the big things before listing: the kitchen, the bathrooms, the front landscaping. That makes sense. Those are the updates people talk about, the items that show up in inspection reports, and the parts of the home that feel worth worrying over.
But smaller issues can quietly drag...

Small updates to lighting, mirrors, and color can make your home feel noticeably brighter and more open. No major renovation required, and no big budget either.