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American Real Estate Professionals LLC Professional real estate services. Over 30 years experience. Your North Georgia land, commercial, farm, investment, and estate experts.

10/11/2026

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I turned down a listing recently, and I want to tell you why.A seller called me about her home on a couple of acres in a...
10/02/2026

I turned down a listing recently, and I want to tell you why.

A seller called me about her home on a couple of acres in a good area. She had a number in mind. I ran a comparative market analysis using recent closed sales right around her, and my number came in about $150,000 below hers.

She told me she'd rather hold out for her price. I respect that. It's her property and her decision. But I couldn't take the listing, because I can't put my time and my name behind a price the local data doesn't support. We thanked each other, and she thanked me for being honest. I sincerely hope she proves me wrong and gets every dollar.

Here's what I'd want any seller to know.

What you owe, what you spent, or what you need to walk away with matters to you. I understand that. But a buyer is looking at what they're getting for their money and what else they can buy.

Just because somebody down the road ASKED a small fortune doesn't mean they got it. Asking prices and closed sales tell two different stories.

With land especially, acreage alone doesn't tell you the value. Access, usable ground, utilities, zoning, restrictions, and what someone can actually do with it all matter.

After nearly three decades in this business, I'd rather have an uncomfortable conversation up front than let you spend months planning around a number I can't support. You deserve an honest opinion, even when it isn't the number you hoped to hear.

If you were selling, would you rather hear the hard number up front? And if you're curious what your property would really bring in today's market, I'm glad to take an honest look.

09/20/2026

Okay, who needs a nice little rental house within walking distance of Kroger and Athens Tech? It could also make a great starter home.

We have a few details to finish up, and then it should be ready to hit the market next week in the $215,000 range. It sits on approximately 1.31 acres and has new flooring throughout and a completely redone bathroom.

With so many students needing housing in the area, I expect this one to move quickly. Honestly, I’m not even sure it will make it to the market before someone writes a contract on it.

If I were still in the rental business, I would buy this one myself. Rentals near colleges are always in demand and can often bring higher rent, but this could also make a great long-term rental.

This is not a fire sale by any means. It’s simply priced below what the comparable properties indicate it could bring. I’ve been blessed to have everything else move quickly lately, and I believe this one will too!

Message me, text me, email, call, or however you want to reach me, but if you wait then you can get mad at me like some have on the 10 tracts that were under contract in less than 48 hours. This is your reminder that “time is of the essence” on EVERYTHING in real estate.

Thank you all but mostly I thank God for the blessings. He knows I needed them. 😂🙏🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽

Tony Chatham, Broker
American Real Estate Professionals, LLC
706-215-4894
americanrealestatepros.com

Your Land, Farm, and Investment Property Expert!!!

09/19/2026

Hold on for one more day. Then when tomorrow gets here, hold on for one more.

I’ve fought through multiple injuries, surgeries, cancer, money problems, depression, anxiety, and plenty of days when I was tired of fighting battles nobody else could see. There have been times I didn’t know how I was going to make it through, but somehow God always made a way.

Today, I’m thankful for another good health report from my oncologist. I’m thankful for the 10 lots I listed and put under contract in less than 48 hours. I’m thankful for the high eight figures’ worth of listings that will soon be coming to market through my company.

Most of all, I’m thankful for the grace, blessings, and mercy God has extended to me through it all.

If you’re struggling right now, just hold on for one more day. Someone understands. I understand. More importantly, God understands, and He’s not finished with you yet.

If you are struggling hold on. Reach out to someone. You do not have to go through it alone and you DO matter and you ARE loved….

I’m not sure who needed to “hear” that today but it was put on my spirit, so there you go and I pray you find the help and the support you need to make it that next day and the one after!!! 🫶🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽

All lots are currently under contract… Thanks for the interest and we will update if anything changes. 🌲 10 Wooded Lots ...
09/15/2026

All lots are currently under contract… Thanks for the interest and we will update if anything changes.

🌲 10 Wooded Lots Just Listed — Franklin County, GA

Perfect for builders, investors, or anyone ready to plant roots in Northeast Georgia. Each lot is priced individually at $25,000 — for a private, wooded tract, that’s hard to find right now.

📍 The Lots:

1. Lake View Ln — Parcel 009A 022
2. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 025
3. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 027
4. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 030
5. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 031
6. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 048
7. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 049
8. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 055
9. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 056
10. Hillside Pt — Parcel 009A 062

All wooded, all with public road frontage, all tucked into a quiet corner of Franklin County. Buy one or take a few — feel free to make an offer.

📞 Call or text 706-215-4894 to walk one with me.
Tony Chatham, Broker — American Real Estate Professionals, LLC

Buyer to verify zoning, permitting, and suitability for intended use.

All lots are currently under contract… Thanks for the interest and we will update if anything changes. Just listed and r...
09/14/2026

All lots are currently under contract… Thanks for the interest and we will update if anything changes.

Just listed and ready to go!!!

Franklin County Lots

Just listed. Perfect for builders, investors, or future homeowners. Each lot is priced individually at $25,000 per lot which is almost unheard of for a private, secluded, fully wooded lot these days.
For the locals the address is a Toccoa address, but they are off Hwy 63 (Martin Bridge Road) in the area of the old Leatherwood Fish Lodge.

1. Lake View Ln — Parcel 009A 022 (Lake Side Acres B004)
Room to Breathe on Lake View Ln
Some lots are just a place to build a house. This one’s a place to build a life. Tucked into the Lake Side Acres community off Lake View Ln, this wooded tract offers public road frontage and the privacy of the country.
If you’ve been looking for a quiet corner of Northeast Georgia to plant roots, this is worth a look.
Give me a call and let’s walk it together.

2. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 025 (Lakeside Acres B008)
Your Homesite Is Waiting on Williams Bridge Rd
Franklin County has a way of slowing you down — in the best way. This wooded lot on Williams Bridge Rd offers a setting that’s private without being isolated. Whether you’re thinking primary residence, weekend getaway, or long-term hold, it’s a clean tract in a growing corner of the county.
Reach out and I’ll get you the details.

3. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 027 (Lakeside Acres B010)
A Wooded Escape on Williams Bridge Rd
There’s something to be said for land that hasn’t been touched yet — you get to decide what it becomes. This wooded tract sits along Williams Bridge Rd with mature trees throughout.
Call me if you want to see it in person.

4. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 030 (Lakeside Acres B013)
Build Where the Road Meets the Woods
This wooded lot on Williams Bridge Rd is part of a small run of tracts that don’t come up often. Rural setting with enough acreage to give you space between neighbors without feeling cut off from everything else.
If you’ve been waiting on the right piece of ground, this might be it. Let’s talk.

5. Williams Bridge Rd — Parcel 009A 031 (Lakeside Acres B014)
Quiet Acreage, Easy Access
Not every wooded lot comes with straightforward road frontage. This wooded tract on Williams Bridge Rd checks that box, along with the privacy and tree cover that make Franklin County land worth owning. Whether you’re building now or holding for later, it’s a solid piece of ground.
Reach out for pricing and a tour.

6. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 048 (Lakeside Acres B019)
Room to Build on Benttree Cir
This wooded lot on Benttree Cir offers the kind of privacy that’s getting harder to find close to town. Public road frontage means easy access to the property, and the natural tree cover means privacy from day one. Consider it for a full-time home or a weekend retreat.

7. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 049 (Lakeside Acres Lot 18)
A Fresh Start on Benttree Cir
Some lots just feel right the moment you walk them. This wooded tract on Benttree Cir has good road frontage and enough room to lay out a home, a garden, a workshop — whatever your version of “home” looks like.
Reach out and let’s see if it’s the one.

8. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 055 (Lake Side Acres C4)
Your Piece of Benttree Cir
Wooded, private, and easy to access — this wooded lot on Benttree Cir is a straightforward opportunity to own land in a quiet part of Franklin County. Good road frontage and the kind of setting that doesn’t need much explaining once you’re standing on it.
Call or text and I’ll send over the details.

9. Benttree Cir — Parcel 009A 056 (Lake Side Acres C5)
Next Door to Opportunity on Benttree Cir
This wooded lot sits along Benttree Cir with solid road frontage and the same peaceful, tree-covered setting that’s made this pocket of Franklin County popular with buyers looking to build. Whether you buy it on its own or alongside a neighboring tract, it’s a clean piece of ground.
Let’s talk about what’s possible here.

10. Hillside Pt — Parcel 009A 062 (Lake Side A C11)
Rise Above It All on Hillside Pt
The name says it — this wooded tract on Hillside Pt offers a bit of elevation and the privacy that comes with it. Public road frontage and natural tree cover give it a strong first impression.
Give me a call and let’s go take a look.

Feel free to take a look and make an offer on one or all!!!

Buyer to verify zoning, permitting, and suitability for their intended use.

Contact:
Tony Chatham
Broker — American Real Estate Professionals, LLC
706-215-4894
americanrealestatepros.com

Trying to make it a little easier for people to contact me when needed, so I’m posting this one to pin at the top of the...
09/10/2026

Trying to make it a little easier for people to contact me when needed, so I’m posting this one to pin at the top of the page.

If you have any real estate questions or need help buying or selling land, a home, farm, estate property, commercial property, or an investment property anywhere in Northeast Georgia, feel free to reach out.

Even if you’re not ready to make a move yet and just have a question, I’m always glad to help where I can.

Tony Chatham, Broker
American Real Estate Professionals, LLC
706-215-4894
americanrealestatepros.com

You can also scan the QR code on the card to save my contact information.

One thing I see people get backwards with land all the time is starting with “what’s the price per acre?”That matters, b...
09/10/2026

One thing I see people get backwards with land all the time is starting with “what’s the price per acre?”

That matters, but it’s not the first thing I want to know.

Can I legally get to it? Can I actually build what I want on it? Will it perk? Are there easements? Streams? Buffers? Floodplain? Setbacks? How much of the property is actually usable? Are utilities available? If not, what is it going to cost to get them there?

Another big one is what is around it now and what could be around it later.

Ten acres at $10,000 an acre isn’t always a better deal than ten acres at $20,000 an acre.

The cheaper tract may only have five usable acres, bad soil, questionable access, an easement running through it and a pile of money that needs to be spent before you ever build anything.

The more expensive tract may be ready to go.

That’s why buying land based strictly on price per acre can get expensive in a hurry.

What you think you are buying and what you can actually use can be two completely different things.

For the surveyors, soil guys, attorneys, builders, lenders, agents, county folks and investors in here, what is one thing you see people overlook the most when buying land?

That’s the kind of information I want people sharing in this group. Somebody may read your answer and save themselves a very expensive mistake.

If you need help with land or other real estate in Northeast Georgia, feel free to call or message me. Scan the QR code below and save my contact info.

Tony Chatham
Broker, American Real Estate Professionals, LLC
706-215-4894
americanrealestatepros.com

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