Jonathan Pittard Realty

Jonathan Pittard Realty Helping you make the right move when buying and selling real estate! Real Estate Agent serving Forsyth County GA and surrounding area.

This is not the market from a few years back, when a sign in the yard practically sold the house by itself.We are in a s...
09/22/2026

This is not the market from a few years back, when a sign in the yard practically sold the house by itself.

We are in a slower, more competitive stretch now. The kind of market where the six things on this graphic actually matter, not just look good on a flyer.

Objective advice. Real negotiation skills. Expertise that only comes from doing this through the easy years and the hard ones. Neighborhood knowledge. Access to listings you will not find scrolling on your own.

I have been doing this long enough to know the difference between a market that sells itself and one that requires an actual strategy. This is the second one.

Call or DM me. Let’s talk about what a smart move looks like right now.

You are days from closing, and there is a document in your inbox nobody tells you to actually read: the title commitment...
09/21/2026

You are days from closing, and there is a document in your inbox nobody tells you to actually read: the title commitment.

It spells out what the title company will insure and what they will not. That is where you find easements, old liens that were never cleared, and deed restrictions that could affect what you’re allowed to do with the property.

Before you sign anything, look for those three things. If something looks off, ask. That is what I am here for.

Football’s back. Fall festivals are on the calendar. Georgia is still sitting at 90-something degrees.Fall officially st...
09/17/2026

Football’s back. Fall festivals are on the calendar. Georgia is still sitting at 90-something degrees.

Fall officially starts this week. Nobody told the thermostat.

But here’s the real play: this stretch between now and the holidays might be the best window all year to make a move. Less competition than spring, sellers who are serious, and buyers finally playing with some leverage instead of getting steamrolled.

Thinking about making a move before the holidays hit? Let’s talk strategy.

Call or DM me.

Buyers ask me this all the time: what actually happens between signing the contract and getting the keys?Here’s the shor...
09/15/2026

Buyers ask me this all the time: what actually happens between signing the contract and getting the keys?

Here’s the short version.

Earnest money gets deposited. Your inspection happens, usually within the first week or two. Repair negotiations get worked out. Your lender orders the appraisal. Your loan moves into underwriting while title work happens in the background. Once everything clears, you do a final walkthrough, then you close.

Most of this happens behind the scenes, which is exactly why it can feel like nothing is happening for weeks at a time. Something almost always is.

Buying soon? I keep you posted on every one of these steps so nothing catches you off guard.

Call or DM me.

Waiting for rates to drop? Sometimes life doesn’t give you that option.A new job. A growing family. A divorce that makes...
09/14/2026

Waiting for rates to drop? Sometimes life doesn’t give you that option.

A new job. A growing family. A divorce that makes staying put impossible. Change doesn’t check the mortgage rate before it happens.

Here’s the good news: right now, buyers actually have room to work with. More homes to choose from. More time to decide. More leverage to negotiate than you’ve had in a while.

If life is pushing you toward a move this fall, you don’t have to figure out the options alone.

Call or DM me. Let’s talk through what makes sense for you.

Selling or buying, there’s a lot happening that never makes it into a text update.I’m on the phone getting repair estima...
09/09/2026

Selling or buying, there’s a lot happening that never makes it into a text update.

I’m on the phone getting repair estimates before your inspector’s even off the roof. I’m comparing the appraisal against actual comps in the neighborhood, not just trusting the number. I’m calling the vendors I’ve worked with for 20 years to get you real pricing, not a guess.

That is the difference between an agent who shows up for the sign-and-drive and one who shows up for the whole deal.

This is what you’re actually paying for.

Buying or selling, I’ll walk every step with you.

Call me 770-616-6978

Buyers mix these up all the time, especially on new construction.A plat map shows the legal lot lines on paper. A survey...
09/08/2026

Buyers mix these up all the time, especially on new construction.

A plat map shows the legal lot lines on paper. A survey is somebody physically out there measuring the property, marking where the fence can go, where the easement sits, and whether anything is encroaching on the line.

If you only have one of these, you don’t have the full picture.

Before you build a fence, add a pool, or put up a shed, know which one you’re working with.

Questions on your lot? Ask me.

One more long weekend before the pace picks back up.Get outside. Grill something. Get on the lake if you can. This is ex...
09/07/2026

One more long weekend before the pace picks back up.

Get outside. Grill something. Get on the lake if you can. This is exactly why we live here.

Happy Labor Day from my family to yours.

Multiple offers do not happen as much as they used to. That is just where the market sits right now.But the sellers who ...
09/03/2026

Multiple offers do not happen as much as they used to. That is just where the market sits right now.

But the sellers who still get the strongest results are the ones who did the work before the sign ever went in the yard. Right pricing from day one. Right prep. Right marketing plan in place before a single showing happens.

That is not luck. That is a strategy built before you ever see a “For Sale” sign.

Thinking about listing this fall? Let’s build yours.

Call me today at 770-616-6978

Buyers assume the appraisal confirms the home is worth what they’re paying. It does not work like that.Appraisers value ...
09/02/2026

Buyers assume the appraisal confirms the home is worth what they’re paying. It does not work like that.

Appraisers value livable square footage, condition, and recent comparable sales. Not staging. Not paint color. Not the new backsplash you fell in love with.

What moves the number: bedroom and bathroom count, square footage, lot size, condition of major systems, and what similar homes nearby have sold for.

What does not move it: fresh paint, new light fixtures, staging, or how clean the house is on inspection day.

Know the difference before you make an offer based on feel instead of facts.

Questions about a specific home? Ask me.

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2920 Ronald Reagan Boulevard Suite #113
Cu***ng, GA
30041

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+17706166978

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