Susan Kliesen

Susan Kliesen
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About Us

Working by referral is how I have done business for 20+ years. I am ranked in the top 1% of REALTORs in the United States. I am ranked as the #9 RE/MAX Individual Agent in Georgia & #3 Individual Top Producer in the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors. In 2017, I was the president of the 2nd largest board in Georgia, the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (NAMAR). When the market changed during the huge recession in 2008, I adapted and changed and not only survived but saw my business grow.

Meet the Team

BUYING

The process of buying a property, especially for the first time, can be a daunting experience. As a first-time homebuyer, you must understand key elements such as mortgage pre-approval, down payments, and closing costs. It’s also essential to work with a reliable real estate agent who can guide you through the complexities of home inspections, negotiations, and contracts. Researching the local market, considering the future growth of the area, and understanding your long-term financial commitments are crucial steps in securing your dream home.

SELLING

Selling a home involves more than just putting a For Sale sign in the yard. To sell a home quickly and at a desirable price, sellers must make their property stand out in the market. This involves effective home staging, professional photography, and aggressive marketing. Making necessary repairs, setting a competitive price, and being flexible with showing times can also speed up the sale process.

HOME STAGING

The art of home staging can make a significant difference when selling a home. A well-staged home can help potential buyers visualize living in the space, leading to quicker sales and potentially higher offers. Home staging may involve decluttering, rearranging furniture, adding attractive décor, and enhancing curb appeal. It’s all about creating a welcoming environment that highlights the home’s strengths and downplays its weaknesses.

MARKET STATUS

Understanding the current market status is essential for both buyers and sellers in real estate. The market fluctuates between a buyer’s market, where there are more homes for sale than buyers, and a seller’s market, where buyers outnumber available homes. Knowing the state of the market helps determine pricing strategies, negotiation power, and timing for buying or selling a property. Keep an eye on market trends, economic factors, and local housing inventory for a clearer picture of the current market status.

RENOVATING

Home renovation is a critical aspect of real estate, especially when preparing to sell a property. Specific renovations, such as upgrading the kitchen or bathroom, can significantly boost a home’s resale value. However, it’s important to balance the cost of renovations with the potential return on investment. Prioritizing projects that increase functional space, improve energy efficiency, or enhance curb appeal can lead to a greater payoff when selling the home.

Client Success

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Grayson

Grayson is known for its small-town charm and is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Bay Creek Park and Grayson City Park. The city also has a historic downtown area where you can find the railyard which features local businesses and restaurants.

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Monroe

Monroe is known for its charming downtown area, which features numerous locally-owned businesses, restaurants, and historic landmarks. The city also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Walton County BBQ Festival and the Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival.

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Walton County

Walton County is known for its historic downtown areas and numerous festivals and events throughout the year. The county is also home to several other cities and towns, including Loganville, Social Circle, Monroe and Good Hope.

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Jackson County

Education is important in Jackson County, and the county is served by the Jackson County School District as well as the Jeffereson City School District which includes several highly-rated schools.

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Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and has a population of approximately 1.1 million people as of the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous county in Georgia.

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Featured Properties

Executive estate in the heart of Grayson. Homes like this rarely come on the market. The property will wow you as much as the home will. 2.52 acres of lush level property with a long driveway on a small private pond that only 3 neighbors share. Gunite heated saltwater pool with a spillway spa. Basketball court and swing set complete the backyard fun. 4 sides brick with a rocking chair front porch. Once you walk through the front doors you will appreciate the level of detail and refinement in this totally updated home. Shiplap trim & board and batten wall treatments on most of the main level. Formal banquet-sized dining room w/trey ceiling. Fireside great room w/coffered ceiling w/shiplap insets, built-in cabinetry and high-end Mendota Fireplace. New double fireplace mantel and leathered granite hearth. The remodeled kitchen is a chef's dream w/new stainless KitchenAid appliances including a 48" commercial dual fuel range, commercial grade vent hood, 42" built-in refrigerator, 30" inch convection wall oven and built-in microwave, dishwasher and ice maker. Custom kitchen cabinets with inset doors, 3 cm quartzite countertops, Waterstone kitchen faucet, Rohl Shaw Farmhouse sink and a filtered water dispenser. The focal point of this kitchen is the huge center island. A second fireplace in the keeping room w/vaulted ceiling. You are going to love the laundry room with tons of custom built-in cabinets, Maytag Washer and Dryer, new tile flooring and backsplash, large laundry sink and Cambria quartz countertops. Between the laundry room and the 3-car garage is a great mud room and drop zone with more custom cabinetry. The primary suite is on the main level with a huge bedroom w/deep trey ceiling and a spacious sitting room. The bath feels like a luxury hotel with 3 cm quartzite counters and undermount sinks, new bright white cabinetry, new tile on the floors, shower and tub. Air bath therapy tub, top-of-the-line Rohl plumbing fixtures, and frameless shower door. Elfa Premier custom adjustable closet system. Upstairs there are 3 suites with roomy bedrooms, large closets, hardwood floors and fully upgraded bathrooms. There is a huge bonus room above the garage. The basement could be a full in-law suite with a separate kitchen that is only missing a stove. New LVP flooring throughout the basement. The basement is mostly finished featuring a recreation room, den, media room, bedroom, 4 storage spaces and a full bathroom. You can walk out to the pool from the basement. Dry below deck cover. New Trex decking and railings added in 2020. Black aluminum fence surrounding the pool. Gorgeous lawn with plenty of mature trees while still having plenty of grass. A separate patio for a fire pit area near the pond. Walk to downtown Grayson, the park, the library, churches, restaurants, ice cream shops and school. You will love this small-town living. Here are a few additional upgrades and extras: refinished hardwood floors and stair treads on most of the main and upstairs, replaced all cabinetry and counters in the kitchens and baths, new lighting and plumbing fixtures throughout, spray foamed the entire attic with Icynene, 4 of the 5 HVAC units (inside and outside)replaced in 2019. Interior doors on the main and upstairs all replaced, new VSD pool pump, new window treatments. You just have to come see this one for yourself to appreciate how gorgeous it is. $1,275,000 Pending

2030 Bennett Road Grayson, Georgia

5 Beds 6 Baths 6,861 SqFt 2.52 Acres

Welcome Home to this private oasis located in the coveted Brookwood High School District. Who needs a vacation when you live here? 1.45 Acres with a large saltwater pool, pool house, and a freshly refinished tennis court. You will love the outdoor fireplace, open deck, covered deck, and screen porch. Four-sided brick exterior. the inside has been freshened up and is ready to move in. The interior has been repainted in a light neutral tone from top to bottom, the hardwood floors have been refinished and there is new carpet throughout. The interior is massive and would be the perfect entertaining home with an updated and oversized chef's kitchen with double ovens, a separate prep sink in the large center island, a subzero built-in refrigerator, 6 burner gas range, icemaker, dishwasher, microwave, tons of countertop space and lots of cabinets. The breakfast-keeping area is huge and can be used in many different ways and has a lot of natural light. The family room has a tall, vaulted ceiling, a fireplace, and a wet bar. The main level laundry room with cabinetry. The formal living and dining rooms feature hardwood flooring, detailed crown, chair rails and baseboards. A full guest suite on the main level. Upstairs are 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. The primary bedroom has a tray ceiling and huge custom closet. The primary bathroom has a large steam shower, a Jacuzzi tub, solid cherry vanities and gorgeous stone countertops. The basement has several finished rooms, a full bath and a bar. You can access the screen porch from the basement. This home has custom features all throughout. You will not want to miss this one. Scenic Highway is minutes away with every type of shopping and restaurants that you would ever want, but you would never know it in this quiet little piece of paradise. $975,000 Active

1320 Bridgewater Walk Snellville, Georgia

5 Beds 5 Baths 7,214 SqFt 1.45 Acres

Beautiful traditional two-story home in the heart of Lawrenceville in the sought-after Cramac Plantation Community. 3 sides brick. Cul-de-sac lot with a really large, level, fenced backyard. The lot size is 0.59 acres. The primary bedroom is on the main level with hardwood flooring and it is large enough to fit your large suite of furniture. The primary bathroom has some accommodations made to the tub, it is now a walk-in jetted tub, separate steam shower and double vanities. There are formal living and dining rooms plus a fireside great room. Sun porch on the rear can be closed in for year-round use or you can open the window to use it as a screen porch. The kitchen has lots of solid wood cabinetry and granite countertops. The stainless appliances are almost new. The home features new bamboo flooring on the main level except for the primary bedroom. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, a jack-and-jill bath, and an ensuite bath. There is storage everywhere, closets, attic space and the huge unfinished basement. In the basement, there is already a second fireplace. This is a wonderful opportunity to get into this gorgeous well-established community. HOA is optional. $550,000 Active

760 James Circle Lawrenceville, Georgia

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,052 SqFt 0.59 Acres

A beautiful move-in ready home in one of Grayson's most sought-after neighborhoods, Wheatfields. The owner just got this house freshened up for the new owner with new interior paint, freshly refinished hardwood floors and brand-new carpet. This home has the primary bedroom on the main level as well as another bedroom and full bath. The primary suite is huge with lots of room for all your furniture and a spacious spa-like bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, double vanities and custom walk-in closet. The main floor is open and perfect for entertaining with a vaulted fireside great room. There is a formal dining room that can seat 12. The kitchen has lots of stained custom cabinets, granite counters, and stainless appliances including a double oven, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. There is a breakfast room and flex space. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is ready to be finished and is stubbed for a bath. Outside you will find a southern front porch, a screened porch on the rear of the home and a patio below the deck, a firepit with professional landscaping. 2 car garage and the driveway has an extra parking pad beside the garage, Wheatfields has the best amenities in Grayson, there are two clubhouses, two swimming pools, one waterslide, two tennis complexes, two playgrounds, a soccer field, walking trails and sand volleyball. The neighborhood is located so close to everything. Schools, grocery stores, restaurants, the town park, and the railyard are minutes away. $520,000 Pending

1703 Sweet Branch Trail Grayson, Georgia

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,865 SqFt 0.42 Acres

ENTER ELEGANCE -- Welcome family and friends through inviting front porch and expansive foyer to a wonderfully open floor plan with hearth and home feel! The OAK HARDWOOD floors will take your breath away. Then you will notice the exquisite details in the moldings, the lighting, the double -sided fireplace, and the plantation shutters! Plus, it is so clean -- truly MOVE-IN READY! Your dreams can become reality as you spend the upcoming holidays in YOUR PERFECT HOME! FOUR BEDROOMS -- Three on main level with two full baths. the 4th is upstairs with full bath and 2 walk-in closets + additional storage space! There is a large dining room and KEEPING ROOM with fireplace opens to the screen porch. This home has such a easy flow! KITCHEN has so much cabinet space and it's beautiful. The WALK-IN PANTRY is a special feature that adds more great storage. The owner added usgrades and square footage that was greatly enjoyed and can now be yours. The home has been very well maintained. The HVAC for the main level is 3 years old with a transferable warranty. The AC for the upstairs is brand new!!! The laundry room has a soaking sink -- what's not to love! WINDSOR PLACE is a much sought- after neighborhood. It is conveniently located in the heart of Grayson and right across the street from the Grayson Library. Enjoy the neighborhood sidewalks and small park area with a gazebo. The mandatory HOA maintains the owners' lawns, the entrance and the gazebo area. There is an opportunity to obtain a membership for the swim and tennis facilities at the adjoining neighborhood. $512,500 Active Under Contract

805 Windsor Place Circle Grayson, Georgia

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,939 SqFt 0.17 Acres

Beautiful complete renovation from top to bottom. This home is ready for a discriminating buyer who wants all the new trends and styles. Starting outside the driveway is brand new. The seller also installed a new gravel driveway to the basement so your in-law suite in the basement is accessible with no steps. You will find all new flooring throughout the entire home. Luxury vinyl plank in the living areas, new carpet in the bedrooms & loft and new tile in the bathrooms. Brand new windows throughout the home. 2 new kitchens, one on the main and one in the basement. The main level has a light-colored wood-stained cabinet with quartz countertops, gas cooking, dishwasher and microwave. The basement kitchen features new bright white cabinets, quartz countertops & stainless appliances. The main level has 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The primary oversized bedroom is upstairs with a gorgeous brand-new bathroom that will blow you away with a new shower with frameless glass and custom tile, new stand-alone tub, gorgeous vanity & walk-in closet. There is a loft/den outside the primary bedroom on the upper level. Two-car garage with an epoxy floor. In the basement, there is a single-car garage or boat door. In-law suite with a full kitchen, laundry room, bedroom and great bath with a walk-in shower. You could even rent it out because this neighborhood has no HOA. New Windows. New HVAC. New Roof. New Paint. New bathrooms. New water heater. $500,000 Active

1861 Shady Creek Lane Lawrenceville, Georgia

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,419 SqFt 0.78 Acres

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