The Cueny Team: 2012 By The Numbers

Are you looking for a real estate team that works hard for you? If you are, then The Cueny Team is where your search ends.  We are a team of 4 real estate professionals that work to find you the perfect new home and work hard to sell your existing home.  We closed 45 homes in 2012, that averages out to almost 4 per month! Our average listing stayed on the market for a mere 75 days.  The video below showcases some of the homes we sold and helped buyers purchase in 2012. It also gives more details of our increased sales volume throughout the year and other relevant sales numbers.

The video below showcases some of the homes we sold and helped buyers purchase in 2012 gives more details of our increased sales volume in 2012 .

If you are ready to get started looking for a new home or to list yours give us a call we would love to help!

You can browse current Atlanta inventory by following this link to the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty website.

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Significant Sales in the Sotheby’s International Realty Network

Sotheby’s International Realty is a brand with genuine representation around the world.  Within our global network we have more than 600 offices and nearly 12,000 sales associates located in 45 countries and territories worldwide.  It is no surprise then, that some amazing properties are bought and sold through a Sotheby’s International Realty agent. Here are just a few recent sales in the Sotheby’s International Realty network!

Sold by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty in Miami, this private island estate had a list price of $52,000,000.

Miami, Florida. This home was originally listed for $60 million, had been on the market since early 2011, and recently sold for $47 million, a record for a single-family house in Miami-Dade County. The buyer, a Russian who bought the home in the name of a U.S.-based limited-liability company, now owns this Indian Creek estate on a small gated island, with a private golf course, that is home to a number of celebrity residents, including Julio Iglesias. The 30,000-square-foot home has glass walls overlooking Biscayne Bay and was designed to feel like a private resort.

Sold in 2012 by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, Villa Tritone was listed at $52,000,000.

Sold by Sotheby’s International Realty-Montecito-Coast Village Road in 2012, this estate was listed for $15,900,000.

Montecito, California. This 1924 Carlton Winslow-designed Italian Villa graces a spectacular 7.39-acre site, capturing panoramic Pacific Coast and valley views. This was the first time the property was available in more than 30 years. Old World European ambience is emphasized throughout this romantic seven-bedroom home, providing a historic example of one of Montecito’s most significant pasts. There are numerous amenities all in keeping with the flavor of a true Mediterranean estate. The property also features a 75 foot pool, a guesthouse, tennis court, an inspiring Japanese water garden, a private well, expansive lawns and three gated entrances.

Sold by Sotheby’s International Realty-Montecito-Coast Village Road in 2012, this estate was listed for $15,900,000.

This London penthouse sold in 2012 with a list price of $11,769,303 USD by London Sotheby’s International Realty.

London, England. A stunning penthouse apartment of 6,168 square feet, this home has its own private swimming pool, two roof terraces, underground car-parking for two cars and a lift with direct access and porterage. Accommodation also includes a master bedroom, dressing room and two en suite bathrooms, as well as two additional bedrooms and bathrooms.

This home sold in 2012 with a list price of $11,769,303 USD by London Sotheby’s International Realty.

It’s also fun to look at the amazing homes for sale around the world.  Check out SothebysRealty.com to see what homes are available for sale around the world.

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Significant Sales in the Sotheby’s International Realty Network

Sotheby’s International Realty is a brand with genuine representation around the world.  Within our global network we have more than 600 offices and nearly 12,000 sales associates located in 45 countries and territories worldwide.  It is no surprise then, that some amazing properties are bought and sold through a Sotheby’s International Realty agent.   Here are just a few recent sales in the Sotheby’s International Realty network that caught my eye.  Incredible!

It’s also fun to look at the amazing homes for sale around the world.  Check out SothebysRealty.com to see what homes are available for sale around the world.

Sold in 2012 by Rome Sotheby’s International Realty, Villa Tritone was listed at $45,850,000.  Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Rome, Italy. Villa Tritone in Sorrento is considered one of Italy’s most unique and elegant seafront villas. The neo-classical property is located over the remains of an important ancient Roman villa dating back to the 1st century a.D., and which is still visible amid part of the grounds. Its gardens were designed by Harold Peto – secret paths and alleys run through the lush vegetation, revealing Greek/Roman statues, urns, fountains and sea views.  Sold in 2012 by Rome Sotheby’s International Realty, Villa Tritone was listed at $45,850,000.

Sold by Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012, this lake-front estate was listed for $5,300,000. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Chicago.This home offers extraordinary sophistication of design and materials combined with state-of-the-art construction on a private 2.7-acre lakefront parcel with 272 feet of shoreline. There are lake views from nearly every room in this Becker-designed 2006 custom contem- porary. The open and flexible floor plan provides for soaring ceilings and walls of windows. Highlights include a dramatic great room with wet bar and stone fireplace, kitchen with Blue Bahia island, indoor pool, master suite with screened porch, stairs and tram to the beach and oversized, four-car heated garage.

Sold by Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012, this lake-front estate was listed for $5,300,000.

Commissioned by JP Morgan as a wedding gift for his daughter in 1910, this home sold in 2012 with a list price of $5,300,000 by Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty.

New York. This 1910 manor house was commissioned by JP Morgan as a wedding gift for his daughter. Set on over five exquisite, waterview acres it also has formal gardens. The main house has been completely renovated, and there is a new three-car garage/exercise room and a new pool house.

This home sold in 2012 with a list price of $5,300,000 by Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.

Sold by Rego Sotheby’s International Realty in Bermuda, this Tucker’s Bay home had a list price of $9,300,000. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Bermuda. Overboard is a charming waterfront home on Tucker’s Town Bay. The house is surrounded by mature plants and trees. There is a large, lower bricked courtyard and dock, and on the main level there is a master suite and dressing room that opens to the pool area. There are two additional bedrooms with bathrooms ensuite, a library/office and guest bathroom as well as a family room. The lower level has a fourth bedroom with bathroom ensuite and a fifth bedroom/sitting room. The home also has a guest cottage.

Sold by Rego Sotheby’s International Realty in Bermuda, this Tucker’s Bay home had a list price of $9,300,000.

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A note from a client!

Thank you to my clients for a lovely note about working with me!

I recently helped a client sell their house and it went under contract in less than 7 days. Interestingly, I was the listing agent when he purchased the house and he called me to sell it again when he decided to move to his next home. I was so excited when he called me to come over and discuss selling the house!

It is a beautiful house inside and it actually backs up to miles and miles of protected green space with wonderful outdoor living spaces. In any event, we worked hard on staging the house to show perfectly.  I brought several things to his house for staging and he was just wonderful about letting me change and adjust his decorations….and in the end it worked! We had multiple offers in just under 7 days and then he sent me the nicest comments about his experience in working with me.

The level of professionalism and personal commitment Andrea brings to the table is truly impressive. She did a superb job marketing and presenting my home.

Despite a challenging market, she sold my home very quickly and for a fair price.  I’m convinced that her keen advice, exceptional personal diligence and hard work were integral in delivering an exceptional result quickly.

She followed through on everything exactly as promised and stayed on top of the entire process to ensure a rapid and smooth closing. She always met, and many times exceeded, my expectations during the process. I highly recommend Andrea.

- David Hink

This is why I love my job and helping people buy and sell real estate is my passion! Please give me a call or text/email if I can help you or someone you know buy or sell a home.

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Under Contract and Sold in The Manor in Milton, GA

In less than 60 days, my partner Rhonda Haran of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, and I have helped our seller clients to come to an offer, contract, and sale on their home in The Manor in Milton, GA. We are finding that homes that are professionally staged, priced competitively, and marketed aggressively are selling.

Originally listed for $2,400,000, this home at 215 Lake Manor way has 9 bedrooms, 9 full baths and 2 half baths.

Click here to see more images on a previous post about the crown moldings in this home with incredible attention to detail.

An extraordinary private estate known as Marioposa was sold in Milton, GA, in less than 60 days by Andrea Cueny and Rhonda Haran of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty.

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Chastain Park Home Sold – Congrats to My Buyers!

I had the best time helping my buyer clients find their perfect home in Chastain Park.  Located in one of the most central areas of Buckhead, Chastain is a highly-sought after neighborhood.  This classic traditional home on Jettridge is perfect for my clients – renovated with a thoughtful floor plan, mature landscaping, and lots of natural light into the home.

Congratulations to my clients!   And, thanks for your sweet note…..”Thanks to you for helping us find the perfect home! You’re the best!! “

Click here to see a current list of homes for sale in Chastain Park.

Classic traditional home in Chastain Park that I just helped my buyer clients purchase. Originally listed for $849,000.

A true architectural renovation created a new flow throughout the entire home.

The kitchen/keeping room had an incredible transformation, with amazing views to the private backyard.

 

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A note from a client – ooh how nice!

Thank you to my clients for a lovely note about working with me!

I recently helped a lovely couple – long time clients – purchase a home in Ansley Park.  They sent me the nicest note of recommendation about working with me.  I am so thankful for great clients like these and for working in the Atlanta real estate market.  Congratulations on your new home!

We have worked with Andrea multiple times on real estate purchase and sales and once again the entire process with smooth and easy.

Andrea did a great job negotiating on our behalf, managing inspections and surveys, and ensuring that everything was in order at the closing table.

She did a great job of showing us properties in many different neighborhoods before finding the house.

We strongly recommend Andrea to anyone looking to buy or sell a house in the Metro Atlanta area.

- Wyatt and Meg Anderson

Please give me a call or text/email if I can help you or someone you know buy or sell a home.

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State of the Atlanta Real Estate Market: Looking Back and Ahead

Atlanta Intown Paper published a great article about the state of Atlanta’s real estate market in 2011 - both what is behind us and what we think is to come.  The President and Founder of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, David Boehmig, was featured in the article with the following content:

David Boehmig, President and Founder of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

Comments on the Atlanta Housing Market from David Boehmig

Specializing in high-end homes in both Intown and Buckhead, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty opens its first Intown office this month. Why now in the midst of a challenging marketplace?

“Over the past year, we have attracted some of the best agents in the Intown marketplace, and, accordingly, have been very well received by home buyers and sellers,” says David Boehmig, president and founder, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty (atlantafinehomes.com). “As the economy continues to improve, we feel that we will be very well positioned to help clients to buy or sell their next home.”

Boehmig says his office is seeing strong sales activity for homes at high-end price points and notes increased activity in communities such as Ansley Park, Morningside, Druid Hills and Decatur. For Buckhead and Ansley Park/Morningside in particular, he finds that “both markets have seen a nice bump in the average sales price of their homes. Also, the inventory of available homes has dropped, which will ultimately lead to stabilizing, and then rising home prices.”  (Click here to see a recent sale in Ansley Park.)

He, too, sees buying — both as a future homeowner and an investor looking for rental properties – as a wise investment. “ ‘Smart money’ is now buying properties,” adds Boehmig. “In some cases, this applies to investors, but more and more it applies to individual homebuyers who, after four years of this real estate downturn, are ready to take advantage of the low interest rates and good supply.”

Please click here to read the entire article on the State of the Atlanta Real Estate Market from Atlanta Intown Paper.

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Home sold by Andrea Cueny in The Palisades – Alpharetta

Sold by Andrea Cueny of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty in less than 60 days.

3005 Gadsden Street in Alpharetta’s The Palisades. Listed and sold by Andrea Cueny of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. Offered at $510,000.

The Palisades in Alpharetta offers luxury and convenience….it is easy living.  If you love the outdoors, then this is the neighborhood for you. Walk to breakfast or dinner at FIGO restaurant or Tuscany Café. Enjoy the lake at the front of the neighborhood which is the perfect place to fish or feed the ducks. And there is private access from the neighborhood onto the Alpharetta Greenway Trail.

This particular home was over 4,400 sq ft with three finished levels. Guest room or office on the main with a full bathroom, large living room and breakfast area and gourmet kitchen that all opens to a sun room or indoor / outdoor room. The backyard is private with a patio area to enjoy the outdoors year round. And the lawn maintenance is included in the HOA dues so just step outside and enjoy!

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Home sold in Atlanta’s Ansley Park – 30309

This charming home on Flagler Avenue is in the heart of Ansley Park. My clients will enjoy this friendly neighborhood and activities as well as the convenient  in-town location.

The house, listed at $599,000, is renovated with a stunning kitchen including European tile, upgraded cabinetry and appliances.  The upstairs master suite offers wonderful closet space, large master bath, sitting room and more. The screened porch opens to the totally private backyard that is a true gardener’s delight.

The kitchen in the Ansley Park home recently sold by Andrea Cueny of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty.

Living room in the home at 1787 Flagler Ave. in Ansley Park.

Screened porch in Ansley Park. Click on the image to see homes for sale in metro Atlanta with screened in porches.

Interested in buying in the Ansley Park area?  Click here to see a current list of homes for sale in Ansley Park.

Andrea Cueny of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer in this transaction in Ansley Park, intown Atlanta.

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