Living On Lake Lanier Real Estate

You will not find a better realtor than Teresa Smith - anywhere! We chose Teresa and her team to help us sell our home on the lake after doing much research on the best team to get our home sold quickly and for top dollar. They did not disappoint!
Teresa is extremely knowledgeable about Lake Lanier and has lived on the lake for years. She is aware of Corp regulations as well as having developed great professional relationships with many at the COE. She and McKenzie Scott met with us months before we listed the house and developed a plan for maximum social media presence as well as advising us on the the most opportune time to list our home. They walked us through every step from getting the home ready for pictures well ahead of time, staging, presenting the home as “coming soon”, to planning for open houses the weekend the home went live online. We got a contract the second day! All the while we were getting our home prepared, Teresa was showing me every potential next home that I wanted to see. She is the most professional, well-prepared agent we have ever worked with. Her attention to detail and timeliness in discussing contracts, inspections and the final walk- through can’t be be understated. She made selling our home as painless and quick as anyone could possibly hope for. I truly felt I was navigating it all with a close friend and I know we will stay in touch for years to come.

Teresa was absolutely phenomenal to partner in the process of selling our home in a lake community. She understood the market for lake homes and communities. Teresa spent time coaching us from staging to preparing our home to be on the market and it sold quickly due to her experience in home sales. She kept us informed on any showings communicating with us regularly. When we received multiple offers she was on top of all the negotiations for us. If you are looking for a realtor either to buy or sell a home, Teresa Smith is your go to realtor.

Buying our first home was such a breeze with the help of Mackenzie! She was always available to answer any questions we had along the process. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and extremely caring. She made sure we were taken care of in every situation. Highly recommend working with her!

Teresa Smith is one hell of an agent! I recently had the opportunity to work with her on one our listings. She brought a fantastic buyer and walked gracefully through the process. It’s not often you run across a true champion in our industry but she is just that. Thank you Rockstar for being top of the heat every step of the way…

Teresa made this whole process seamless and amazingly easy for us. This was our first time as a builder and seller. Highly recommend Teresa for your next listing.

Mackenzie Scott has been an excellent realtor through my whole home buying process. This was my first home buying experience and she made me extremely comfortable. She quickly answered any questions or concerns during any time. She was even able to find me a home before other buyers knew about it. That was a huge benefit to me because the houses were going off the market within 24 hours. She was able to stay up very late with me the same night I saw my home and the sellers accepted the offer THAT morning. It was not even on the market for 18 hours. She is very aggressive at her job and she is a ROCK STAR! I will now recommend her to anyone I know! I appreciate you so much Mackenzie!

We worked with Mackenzie and Theresa to find our new lake home on Lanier. Mackenzie was our main point of contact and she is a true gem. She goes above and beyond, and is always on top of things. She is persistent, responsive, and really advocated for us to get our home amid other competing offers. We couldn’t have found our new home without her. Theresa and the whole Living on Lake Lanier team was behind us too. They know the lake, and have longstanding connections that give them an edge. Highly recommended!!!

We had a great experience working with Teresa. She understood what we wanted in a property and helped keep us focused on that when the market got busy. She did virtual tours of everything we wanted to see. She did a fantastic job getting the inspection and potential contractors for future work in to the property and kept us informed of every detail we needed to know to make a decision. She was a great communicator and we felt like we had a friend helping us with this purchase. I highly recommend Teresa!

I was lucky enough to get to work with Mackenzie since the middle of April. We started looking but just weren't having any luck with getting offers accepted or finding exactly what I wanted. Even though I took about a week or two off from looking, when I was ready again, Mackenzie got it going right away! We were able to find a home within a day of starting our search again and the offer was accepted! Mackenzie made the whole process super easy and explained everything I could expect from the appraisal, inspection, suggestions for additional inspections or requests, etc. Even with a few things out of our control, Mackenzie was always available to ease my frustrations, be an ear to listen, or even just to chit chat. I am lucky enough to say that I had a stellar agent to help close this deal, and also that I can now call her my friend! I highly recommend anyone looking in the Lake Lanier area to reach out to Living on Lake Lanier and ask for Mackenzie (even her boss Teresa is amazing as well!) You can't go wrong with this group of wonderful ladies!

We have known Teresa and her team since 2020 when we listed and sold our home with her. She also helped us find a place that fit our needs so we could build our new home and was instrumental in working with us to find a builder. Teresa was not only our realtor but has turned out to be a wonderful friend as well. You will not be disappointed with Teresa and her teams level of professional and timely manner.

Teresa Smith was instrumental in my home purchase. She was very attentive to my concerns and made sure that she went above and beyond to make certain the deal went as smoothly as possible; including constant contact with her and Keller Williams team, through the entire process. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask for her assistance again as she is truly an informed, professional agent.

My husband and I bought our first Lake Home in 2017, and due to the hot market decided to sell in August of 2021. Despite my husband being a licensed real estate broker, we knew professional guidance was needed in this crazy housing market.
We reached out to Teresa Smith due to her extensive knowledge and experience with lake homes, lakeside neighborhoods and local knowledge dealing with the US Corps of Engineers. After our initial meeting, we wanted Teresa to represent us in the sale of our home. She was both professional, personable and always available when we needed to speak/meet with her. The marketing she employed was phenomenal and we had an offer within 10 days of listing and closed about 2 months later. As with any real estate sale, there were incidences that needed immediate attention. Teresa always came through with realistic ideas and solutions. From Corps questions/issues to the home inspection Teresa was involved with vendor recommendations and/or resolutions to expedite the closing.
We were very happy with Teresa’s work and would be happy to refer her to any of our family and friends.

Teresa and her team were absolute professionals and absolutely "in our corner" as sellers. Teresa and her team were great about protecting our time and energy throughout the processes of selling our home - from scheduling the pictures, throughout the showings, and then when negotiating with the buyers. Even though I'm sure Teresa and her team had multiple clients while she worked with us, she made us feel as though we were her only concern - she was responsive to our calls, questions, and concerns - always providing timely and thoughtful responses. Truthfully, I'm glad she was on our "side" because she's a, tenacious, formidable agent that made us feel as though she would've gone into "battle" on our behalf. It's rare to experience this type of customer care any more these days...as such it was a please to work with Teresa and her team.

We have been blessed and are very thankful to have live these past 8 years on this amazing lake, Lake Lanier! When we started on this journey, we meet the most amazing realtor ever, Teresa Smith! Not only was she professional, super knowledgeable of the lake and homes available, she was way beyond patient and available always! It’s been 8 wonderful years full of great and fun memories with our family and friends. Teresa Smith and Living On Lake Lanier, Team… thank you for helping us make our dream come true! You’re the BEST!

We absolutely loved working with Kenzie during our home buying process. We purchased a new build home so it had different ins and outs compared to traditional home buying. What I really appreciated was that she read all of our contracts and advised us on the pros and cons documented within them, and explained it in terms that were easy to understand. This was my first house so having her knowledge, expertise, and her own experience made me feel so much better. We were in great hands and wouldn’t trust anyone else!

Mackenzie sold our home in 24 hours!! It was an absolute dream to work with her from start to finish. We originally inquired about selling our home and asked her to go over the process. Knowing selling around the holiday months would not be the easiest and considering how the market was starting to shift. However, Mackenzie had a game plan and knew exactly what to do. Her marketing tactics are superior. From knowing how to stage the home for photos, when to list, and how to attract the right buyers. So little had to be done on our end. She took on all the heavy work to have our home sold with in 24hrs after going on the market. It was unreal! Mackenzie has everything in want in a realtor she can answer every question ease, very dependable, goes above and beyond, and treats you like family! Can’t thank her enough for all she did!

Mackenzie helped us find our amazing home at the Halcyon! We are so thankful that we were able to find her to help us with our house hunt. We are brand new to the Alpharetta area, so we really needed someone who knew the area. Mackenzie was so helpful, she would always answer texts at all times of the day, and really had our best interest at heart! Such a great experience!

Michele is a rockstar. She helped us look for our dream house for nearly two years. We looked at roughly 15 different houses throughout the entire process and she was there every time. Once the house we dreamed about was finally available Michele was there negotiating with the sellers every step of the way.

Not only was Michele a 5-star agent but she became a family friend. Michele knew my parents and sister by their first name, that is how personable she was with us.

If you are looking for your dream home I highly recommend you use Michele to help you with the process. If anybody I know is looking for a lake house I can guarantee they will be using Michele.

Michele, thanks for everything!

Review for Michele Kaplan, Realtor - Buford, GA

When it comes to real estate in Buford, GA, there are many choices available. But Michele Kaplan sets a benchmark that is truly unparalleled in the industry. I recently had the pleasure of working with Michele on a particularly challenging property sale, and I am compelled to share my experience. For context, I own a lot of property and deal with realtors every day.

From our initial meeting through to the final sale, Michele maintained the utmost level of professionalism. She was always on time, prepared, and dedicated to ensuring every aspect of the sale was executed flawlessly.
What struck me about Michele was not just her knowledge about the local real estate market, but also her understanding of the nuanced intricacies of the sale process. She adeptly guided me through complex negotiations with our tenant, ensuring that I always felt informed and in control.

Selling a property can be stressful, but Michele's positive attitude was a consistent source of reassurance. She approached every hurdle with a can-do spirit, ensuring that what could have been overwhelming problems were effortlessly resolved.
One of the standout aspects of working with Michele was her vast network of contacts. Whether we needed a quick repair or a specialized service, Michele knew just the right person to call. It was clear that she has cultivated relationships with professionals who mirror her dedication to excellence.

Michele didn’t just stop at her defined role as a real estate agent. She willingly took on tasks that one wouldn't typically expect from a realtor. Her commitment to ensuring a smooth transaction was evident in every single gesture, no matter how big or small.

In conclusion, if you are looking to buy or sell a property in GA, it would be nothing short of insanity not to call Michele Kaplan. Her dedication, expertise, and passion for her work truly set her apart. In a market crowded with professionals, Michele's star shines the brightest. Highly recommended.

MacKenzie was amazing, she was patient with me thorough the process and she worked diligently on my behalf. She is so personable, helpful and delightful to work with I cannot recommend her enough!! Not all realtors are created equal and I'm so grateful to have found her, and the team she works with... I won't do real estate without her in the future! Honestly the best!