How does Elements Real Estate Atlanta handle first-time home buyers who want to learn the process?

Shannon focuses on 'scaffolding' and educating her clients rather than just telling them what to do. Stephanie Stern noted that Shannon struck a perfect balance between relying on expert knowledge and teaching the buyers the nuances of the market.

Is it worth putting in a backup offer in a tricky real estate market?

Yes, according to Stephanie Stern, who initially doubted the strategy. Shannon advised her to submit a backup offer on a house she loved; three weeks later, the original deal fell through and the house became hers.

What is the communication style of the team at Elements Real Estate Atlanta?

The team is described as extremely flexible, communicative, and easy to get in touch with. Stephanie Stern emphasized that they never left her waiting and felt like close, trusting friends who genuinely cared about the outcome.

How can I manage a Florida rental property while living in South Korea?

Nathan Ouellette manages his property from South Korea by trusting Barron McWright to handle all local operations. Barron provides photos, manages tenant communication, and oversees maintenance like AC repairs and leaky windows so Nathan can focus on his job.

Is McWright Property Management responsive to out-of-state owners?

Yes, Nathan Ouellette reports that Barron is always responsive via email, phone, or text. He consistently receives a response within 24 hours regardless of his location.

How quickly can McWright Property Management find tenants?

When Nathan first hired Barron, it took approximately two weeks to find the initial tenants. Since then, the property has remained occupied almost continuously for over a decade.

What do real people say about residential real estate?

16 people recorded interviews about residential real estate across 8 organisations. 4 of them mentioned clearer systems and processes in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about residential real estate in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Better systems4 of 16 mentioned it
“Working with Shannon's team was like building a lot of very close trusting friendships very quickly, and especially as the process played out and we got a little bit more familiar with each other, comfortable working…”Stephanie Stern
Confidence3 of 16 mentioned it
“I found Shannon through a friend, which always makes me feel more confident going into a relationship like this.”Stephanie Stern
Family & relationships2 of 16 mentioned it
“I found Shannon through a friend, which always makes me feel more confident going into a relationship like this.”Stephanie Stern
Mood & stress2 of 16 mentioned it
“We also appreciated that it never felt like Shannon was trying to rush us into a decision or rush us into a house. one of the ways that Shannon really helped to reduce the stress was by affirming when we had critiques…”Allison Mickel
Felt supported2 of 16 mentioned it
“Shannon really just... helped us feel like our concerns were heard because she brought them to that other party on our behalf.”Alexandra Sedevie
Team & hiring1 of 16 mentioned it
“I think a part of that was the team she helped us build.”Stephanie Stern
Less pain1 of 16 mentioned it
“My inflammation has gone down and I'm able to track that through the InBody machine.”Leslie Gossett

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How long it took

Over a year · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 16 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“My overall experience with Barron has been, he's very helpful and I've never had any issues and would not hesitate at all to point somebody in his direction if they needed a rental agency.”Nathan Ouellette
“add the system at his cost, not our cost.”Cindy Brinson
“You're probably not going to find that price point here, you might want to look here.”Sabrina Truscott

Frequently asked

How does Elements Real Estate Atlanta handle first-time home buyers who want to learn the process?: Shannon focuses on 'scaffolding' and educating her clients rather than just telling them what to do. Stephanie Stern noted that Shannon struck a perfect balance between relying on expert knowledge and teaching the buyers the nuances of the market. — Stephanie Stern
Is it worth putting in a backup offer in a tricky real estate market?: Yes, according to Stephanie Stern, who initially doubted the strategy. Shannon advised her to submit a backup offer on a house she loved; three weeks later, the original deal fell through and the house became hers. — Stephanie Stern
What is the communication style of the team at Elements Real Estate Atlanta?: The team is described as extremely flexible, communicative, and easy to get in touch with. Stephanie Stern emphasized that they never left her waiting and felt like close, trusting friends who genuinely cared about the outcome. — Stephanie Stern
How can I manage a Florida rental property while living in South Korea?: Nathan Ouellette manages his property from South Korea by trusting Barron McWright to handle all local operations. Barron provides photos, manages tenant communication, and oversees maintenance like AC repairs and leaky windows so Nathan can focus on his job. — Nathan Ouellette
Is McWright Property Management responsive to out-of-state owners?: Yes, Nathan Ouellette reports that Barron is always responsive via email, phone, or text. He consistently receives a response within 24 hours regardless of his location. — Nathan Ouellette
How quickly can McWright Property Management find tenants?: When Nathan first hired Barron, it took approximately two weeks to find the initial tenants. Since then, the property has remained occupied almost continuously for over a decade. — Nathan Ouellette