This Thursday, March 20th, Thomasville Crimestoppers will be holding a barbecue fundraiser at the Jail Justice Center in Thomasville from 5:00 pm until 7: 00 pm.

Tickets for the fundraiser are only $7.00 and may be purchased at the Jail Justice Center from 8 am until 5 pm.  The Jail Justice Center in Thomasville is located at 921 Smith Avenue.

The Barbecue plates will consist of pulled pork, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and cake.  Plates will be available in the parking lot on Thursday between 5 pm and 7 pm.

Proceeds will go to help Thomasville Crimestoppers fund proactive prevention programs available to youth and adults in 2008. 

RE/MAX of Thomasville, Inc. proudly supports Thomasville Crimestoppers in their efforts to keep Thomasville the safe, wonderful place that we live.

The following are the 2007 Statistics for the Thomasville Area through the Thomasville Area Board of REALTORS

HOMES:

SOLD - 617

Ave Square Footage: 1788

Average List Price: $182,042

Average Sales Price: $174,306

Average Sales Price to List Price Ratio: 95.7%

Average Days On Market: 148

LAND:

SOLD - 150

Average List Price: $75,490

Average Sales Price: $80,780

Average Days On Market: 261

COMMERCIAL:

SOLD - 31

Average Square Footage: 4921

Average List Price: $260,944

Average Sales Price: $240,338

Average Days On Market: 127

*Information provided is deemed to be reliable but is not guaranteed and is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

Retire in Georgia Magazine announced that Thomasville-Thomas County is one of “The 10 Best Places to Retire in Georgia.”

As one of the “10 Best,” Thomasville-Thomas County was profiled in the Fall/Winter issue of Retire in Georgia magazine, which is available online at www.retireingeorgia.com.

For more information on Thomasville-Thomas County, please contact RE/MAX of Thomasville at www.31792.com or 229-226-3911.

Thomas County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to grant preliminary site approval for a nine-acre upscale subdivision off Pavo Road where dwellings will cost from $180,000 - $270,000. Developed by PRDP, LLC, the development would provide landscaped green spaces, sidewalks and winding streets in the Jamestowne phase of Madison Grove.

Subdivision plans include several types of housing — single family, condos, townhouses and live/work structures that would house businesses on the first floor and residences on the second.

Paula Barrett’s enthusiasm, positive attitude and her persistence in the marketplace is remarkable. Paula stays focused and always strives to build relationships with her clients. Paula is a past “Rookie of the Year” for the Thomasville Area Board of REALTORS® and a part of Team Xtreme. She serves on the 5 member Council of Advisors for our office… a council that assists and implements office policy and procedures. We are proud to honor Paula Barrett as the 2006 RE/MAX Agent of the Year.

Scottie Thompson’s enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients is something to be admired. We have seen Scottie grow into a top producer over the past year. In 2006 Scottie was the first member of the RE/MAX Mighty 90 Club and Platinum Producer with the Thomasville Area Board of REALTORS Awards. His confidence, people skills, and growth as a RE/MAX agent have served him well. We are proud to honor Scottie Thompson as the 2006 RE/MAX Rising Star.

The Georgia Municipal Association’s Mayor’s Day Conference honored Thomasville, Georgia as a “Trendsetter” this past Sunday.

Thomasville will be featured in the February issue of Georgia Trend Magazine in the category of “Parks & Recreation” for cities with a population of 15,000-45,000.

For more information on Thomasville and our surrounding area, visit the RE/MAX of Thomasville website at www.thomasville-georgia-real-estate.com.

During the month of November and December, RE/MAX of Thomasville agents were challenged to list 60 homes in 60 days. Despite 2 holiday’s in these months, our agents met the task and were rewarded with a trip to Governors Square Mall in Tallahassee for a shopping spree and dinner. Agents were given individual goals as well as company goals to reach! We’re proud of our Outstanding Agents with Outstanding Results!

Why hire a dentist when you can extract or fill a tooth yourself? Sounds preposterous! Selling real estate is easier and does not require a professional in the field, you say? My neighbor or friend or family member sold their own home with no problem, you say? What benefit is a REALTOR except to collect their overpriced commission check, you say?

In real estate, we always hear location, location, location! Try this term on for size. Marketing! Marketing! Marketing! An expert in the field will understand and know who to market your home based on marketing statistics. Just like all the fortune 500 companies know that there success lies in visibility and becoming a household name. This is why companies spend millions of dollars each year in advertising. MARKETING!!!!!!! The risk for a REALTOR is that these marketing expenses are out of pocket until reimbursed at time of closing.

What is most important to you the seller? Price and timeframe of selling? A real estate professional will conduct a Comparative “Market” Analysis (different from an appraisal) to effectively price your home. The first 2 weeks a home is on the market is the most crucial. Pricing will either create a revolving door foot traffic or a couple of stragglers whose only interest is how your home and decor stands up to the price but not there to buy it. A REALTOR spends hours preparing for a listing with no guarantee of payment. Time is money.

No one can control when a home will sell. However, there are effective marketing techniques that will expose your property to the masses for what should make for a shorter timeframe. Again, a calculated financial risk of the REALTOR.

Another crucial factor on timeframe is accessibility in to your home. A real estate professional can make access to your home relatively easy for the potential buyer and comfortable for you. A buyer driving by your property and sees the sign in the yard and becomes excited. They will either call their REALTOR or yours for an immediate showing if possible. The buyers having access to your home at that moment stands a better chance of making you an offer instead of waiting for an appointment with a for sale by owner who is unavailable to show the property at that time. Each time your REALTOR shows your property they do not realize payment for their time unless the property is sold and closed.

What you say can cost you. Inexperienced sellers may say the wrong things. “We need more space.” “Its too much to handle.” “We want to live in a swim and tennis community.” “I want a newer home with modern amenities.” “Can’t afford the upkeep.” “Property taxes are too high.” Your real estate professional is trained to sell property and knows what to say with integrity yet pleasingly to the potential buyer. These techniques are learned by hours and money spent in classes to be of better service to you a recipient and a benefactor of their knowledge.

Some other very important attributes of a real estate professional are negotiating skills, preparing and understanding legally binding preprinted real estate contracts, protecting the interest of their client be it the buyer or the seller and understanding the intricate details of the real estate process. An effective REALTOR can make this process easier and even enjoyable for their clients with care, attention to detail, professionalism, honesty, knowledge and a commitment to service.

A REALTOR of that sort is worth every penny on their commission check.

To speak with one of our Outstanding Agents with Outstanding results contact:
RE/MAX of Thomasville, toll free at 877-226-1655 or visit our website at
www.thomasville-georgia-real-estate.com

Gov. Sonny Perdue and friends visited First Baptist Church of Thomasville’s 8:30 am morning worship service on Sunday, January 14, 2007.

Perdue campaigned for Governor on a platform of restoring public trust in state government and empowering all Georgians by eliminating undue interference by government bureaucracies. He has dedicated his administration to attracting new businesses and jobs to Georgia, improving the quality of programs that touch the lives of children, and fighting for a comprehensive ethics reform package.

For all of his success in business and public service, he is proudest to hold the offices of devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather.

Sonny is married to the former Mary Ruff of Atlanta , Georgia . The couple has four children: Leigh, a speech therapist; Lara, a software consultant in Atlanta ; Jim, a minister in Forsyth County ; and Dan, an undergraduate student at Kennesaw State University . They also have three granddaughters, including newest addition, Elizabeth Grace, and twins, Mary Kate and Sunni. They also have two grandsons, Jack and Jake. Mary and Sonny have also served as foster parents for newborns awaiting adoption

Every street corner in Thomasville’s restored downtown, sparkles with the sights and sounds of Thomasville’s Victorian Christmas.

Take a step back in time, where a horse-drawn buggy, brimful of computer-age children consumed with giggles, clops along with only the next block as its destination. Nearby a organ grinder cranks out a Christmas melody with his monkey. And a traffic light, out of sorts in this yesteryear haze, casts a surprisingly appropriate red-green hue on the streets quilted in brick as street vendors delight the taste buds with a banquet of foods.

Look again. And listen. A caroling group pauses to add their 4 part harmony to the evening’s festive atmosphere. The choir’s rustling satins and their top hats of beaver black, entice clusters of strolling visitors to slow, then halt and hum along.

Thomasville’s Victorian Christmas continues in the fine traditions of the era that made Thomasville Worth the trip!

For information about our community, visit the RE/MAX of Thomasville website at www.thomasville-georgia-real-estate.com or call one of our Outstanding Agents toll free at 877-226-1655