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ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties recently sponsored MarketNsight’s virtual June MarketWatch event that addressed the current state of the Georgia housing market with predictions for the remainder of the year. Led by MarketNsight’s Principal, John Hunt, this event attracted audiences from all over the Greater Atlanta area and featured a panel discussion with local real estate experts, including Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ President and CEO, Dan Forsman, and Senior Vice President, Lori Lane.
The present Georgia housing market is experiencing a remarkable recovery both in terms of speed and volume. During the month of May, home sales were up 31% from the previous year, and the first three weeks of June 2020 are trending up 29% over last June. Additionally, 2020 new home permits and under contracts continue to project a strong upward trend, indicating a healthy market for builders and their customers. During the panel discussion, Forsman and Lane explain how Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties quickly pivoted to provide integrated services in the wake of COVID-19.
“Everything you learn in adversity ultimately becomes something that makes you better. We jumped in and embraced it, and I could not be prouder of my team,” said Lane. “Throughout this experience, we have been analyzing all the tools we currently use and have looked at what is working and driving traffic, so that we can create repeatable strategies. that end in results for each client and community. Our goal is to make the experience people have online so meaningful that when they arrive at a listing, they are prepared to make a buying decision.”
With the Georgia housing market exhibiting a positive incline, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is committed to continually find ways to take advantage of this opportunity and maximize the return on investment for clients, ultimately leading to more sales and listings for their agents. Although the team has a significant presence in the digital sales world, they also recognize the need for human interaction and have gone the extra mile to create a safe and healthy home buying experience.
“The real estate market in 2020 has truly come full circle,” stated Forsman. “We are now seeing a positive uptick in sales and inventory, and that is great news for our clients, customers, and the overall economy. I want to thank John Hunt for hosting this incredible event and for his continued support of our company and all of the services we provide for our clients.”
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has over 1,600 associates and 26 locations across the Greater Metro Atlanta and North Georgia area. The company generated over $4.1 Billion in sales volume and 11,556 transaction sides in 2019. Trendgraphix reports that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is ranked #1 in home sales for the Greater Metro Atlanta area. Led by president and CEO Dan Forsman, the organization offers a full suite of real estate services including residential real estate, luxury real estate, new homes services, condo/ high-rise services, commercial real estate, corporate relocation, property management, mortgage lending, title and settlement services, home warranties and insurance. Equal Housing Opportunity. Visit www.BHHSGA.com.
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