In this special episode, host Judy Jernigan walks you through exactly what to prioritize when getting your home ready to sell in Atlanta’s competitive market. With clarity and strategy, she shares the 4 categories that matter most, so you don’t waste time or money on things that won’t move the needle.

Whether you’re thinking about listing this season or next year, this episode offers an easy-to-follow checklist that will help you boost home buyer appeal, eliminate overwhelm, and walk into your home sale with confidence.

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Judy Jernigan is a top 5% Atlanta REALTOR® and the team-lead of Sage and Grace Realty Group. With a background in broadcast media, project management, and education, she combines expert marketing with calm, strategic guidance to help homeowners sell faster and smarter. Judy is a licensed real estate broker in both Georgia and North Carolina and serves the Brookhaven, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and North Atlanta areas.

Selling your home is a major life event. Who do you know looking for a strategy that honors the financial, logistical, AND emotional side of every move? Judy is here to help - simply book a chat.

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In this episode you’ll discover:

• The 4 big categories that matter most when preparing your home
• Low-cost updates with high ROI, especially for curb appeal
• Why lighting and cleanliness can make or break a showing
• Pro tips for choosing paint colors and finishes
• How to create emotional connection through staging
• What to remove, fix, or lock up before showings

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

Most homeowners know their home needs to “look good” to sell, but they’re not always sure where to start. With hundreds of client consultations under her belt, Judy breaks down the prep process into manageable steps that maximize buyer impact without overspending. This episode can save you time, money, and uncertainty.

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In this episode of How to Sell Your Atlanta Home with Sage and Grace, Judy Jernigan sits down with her home seller clients Meera and Robert, Judy recently helped them sell their home for nearly 101% of list price and she got it sold three times faster than the neighborhood average.

They walk through every key moment, from smart prep decisions (like stretching the carpets and painting a single bathroom) to pricing strategy, open house turnout, and what it felt like when the first potential home buyer backed out of their contract, and how having a signed backup contract made the experience much less stressful. They also share behind-the-scenes insights about how Judy uses spreadsheets, staging, and clear communication to help all her home sellers navigate inspections, buyer psychology, and fast-moving timelines with confidence.

Connect with Judy Jernigan

Selling your home is a major life event. If you're looking for a strategy that honors the financial, logistical, AND emotional side of your move, Judy is here to help - simply book a chat.

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In this episode you’ll discover:

• How pricing strategically (not emotionally) helped attract 5 offers in the first week
• The small prep steps that made a huge visual impact
• Why one freshly painted bathroom mattered more than repainting the whole house
• What to do when a buyer gets cold feet, and why a backup agreement is always smart
• What an inspection report really means and how to stay calm
• Why communication and marketing strategy matters most in today’s market
• Judy’s advice for home sellers preparing 6 weeks - or 6 months - before they move

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

This episode is packed with lessons for anyone thinking about selling. Whether you're still living in the home, or moving out first and then selling, Judy and her seller-clients show how strategic planning and seller-focused guidance lead to smoother closings and stronger results.

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Selling your long-time home is emotional and strategic. In this special episode, host Judy Jernigan sits down with her real-life clients, Jim and Karen McColgan, who sold their Atlanta home 18x faster than the neighborhood average, for 101% of list price, and achieved the highest sale ever recorded in their neighborhood.

From early planning to smart pre-listing steps, hear what really made the difference in their results. This candid conversation covers what worked, what didn’t, and why their 18-month prep timeline set them up for a smooth, stress-free, and wildly successful sale.

Connect with Judy Jernigan

Selling your home is a major life event. If you're looking for a strategy that honors the financial, logistical, AND emotional side of your move, Judy is here to help - simply book a chat.

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• Get Your Home Valuation
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

Featured Guest:

Jim and Karen McColgan are recent Sandy Springs / Brookhaven / Atlanta home sellers who partnered with Judy Jernigan and the Sage and Grace team to prepare, market, and sell their home with confidence. Jim brings a background in commercial appraisal, while Karen prioritized emotional clarity and walk-away goals. Their thoughtful approach, paired with strategic staging and inspections, made their sale a model of preparation and success.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How early planning led to less stress and better results
• Why Jim and Karen chose to get a pre-listing home inspection
• How staging, window washing, and simple fixes made a big impact
• Pricing strategy and the power of an open house
• Why depersonalization helped buyers connect emotionally
• What a service-minded Realtor really does behind the scenes
• The emotional side of leaving a long-time home
• How this sale reached 101% of list price, highest in the community

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