Real Estate with a Passion for Service and Marketing Expertise

I am John Dodson with L&M Property Group, LLC in Marietta GA (Atlanta). I am passionate about working with clients to realize their real estate goals whether it be a simple residential listing or a complex assemblage of land. My real estate marketing experience comes from many years of working with some of Atlanta's most prominent builders and developers.

I am not a real estate agent of "canned" answers and inflexible templates of marketing materials like you will find in the Wal-Mart sized agencies. Like you, your real estate or real estate buying goals are unique. Working with me as your real estate agent means you will be engaging a highly personalized effort of client-focused service that is tailored to your exact needs. L&M Property Group, LLC prides itself on being a nimble, responsive and determined team of real estate professionals ready to do whatever it takes to ensure that your real estate buying and selling goals are realized.

The real estate market is tight right now and you're going to need a real estate agent who can do a lot more than just take a listing. You need a real estate agent who knows marketing.

Every Client Has Unique Requirements - All Have Deadlines

My 18 plus years running an advertising and design agency in the corporate world has afforded me the opportunity to not only work with the best but also learn from the top minds in marketing. Being engaged in several Olympic marketing campaigns with Coca-Cola, AT&T and NationsBank (now Bank of America) were experiences that taught me high-pressure marketing and delivering under tight deadlines. All of which revolve around client service. This is only a fraction of the background that I bring to the engagement as your real estate agent. Read my "about" page to get the entire picture of why I believe working with me as your real estate agent is a sound decision. Allow me to serve you as you aspire to find your dream home, investment property, land, or commercial piece of real estate.

What You Will Find on My Real Estate Site

This site will not only help you get to know me but also explore all that Atlanta and the surrounding counties of Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Cherokee and more have to offer in real estate. As an L&M Property Group, LLC agent, I have access to the best listings in land, commercial and residential real estate. Being an Atlanta native, I can without hesitation tell you that I know my way around this immense city.

Sometimes referred to as "the city among the trees", I've called Atlanta my home for 39 years and have no plans to ever leave it. Let me share with you what I know about Metro Atlanta. It is my mission to show you the best of Atlanta real estate and serve up some Southern hospitality to make you as comfortable as possible. My goal is the be your real estate agent for life.

Follow my Real Estate Marketing Blog to better understand my approaches and opinions as a real estate salesperson. Bookmark my metro Atlanta real estate web site and visit often as information is continually updated.

Facts You May Not Know About Real Estate in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta Cities Rank High on Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" List

Dunwoody, Peachtree City, and Roswell made the cut for Money magazine's annual "Best Places to Live" list. Rankings are based upon cities with the highest median income and above average population growth. Dunwoody ranked the highest, at #12 for the Eastern region. Peachtree City was next at #17, and Roswell came in at #19.

Atlanta #4 on Kiplinger's List

Atlanta ranked #4 on Kiplinger's 50 Smart Places to Live list. The criteria used to compile the list included affordable housing, a reasonable cost of living, good-quality health care, and a strong economy. Atlanta ranked high on the list for its rich history, active cultural scene and picturesque neighborhoods.

Forbes.com Ranks Atlanta #5

Forbes.com ranks Atlanta #5 on it's list of best places to do business.

AARP Magazine Includes Atlanta in it's top 5 places to retire.

Atlanta is also an increasingly older city. The Atlanta Regional Commission says that from 2000 to 2005 the older-adult population grew by 30.6 percent, more than double the growth rate of the total population (13.7 percent), and that by 2030 one in five residents will be 60 or older.

Bestplaces.net Ranks Atlanta #7 in Best Places to Live

Atlanta is the largest city in our Top 10 Best Places to Live, having recently experienced a huge population boom. The crossroads of the South has become especially popular with young people looking for a sunny and exciting urban center that is easy on the checkbook, with its reasonable cost of living. Indeed, the city's affordable homes (median home price $164,100) and robust economy (high per-capita income) make Atlanta an excellent choice for young people concerned with value. The South has a reputation for oppressive heat and humidity, but statistically Atlanta has a warm and pleasant climate. Throw in four pro sports teams, great restaurants, and a diverse arts scene and Atlanta emerges a sizzling city on the move.

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Living in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta is comprised of many smaller cities and communities. L&M Property Group, LLC will assist you in determining your ideal location: close to work or away from it all. Some Metro Atlanta cities are urban centers of growth, both in business and residences while others are sleepy small towns trying to remain unaffected by urban sprawl. John Dodson will take the time to listen to your exact needs and then direct you in finding that perfect location for family life and business as usual.

"Being a real estate agent is one of those professions where listening to clients is critical. I learned this skill a long time ago managing my advertising agency. Clients expect you to listen to their needs and deliver effective solutions. I believe the same can be said about servicing clients in real estate. Listen to clients, solve problems, deliver solutions."
-John Dodson

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