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Atlanta REALTORS® Market Report for May

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Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief:  May 2020

Demand: May residential sales were at 4,085, a decrease of 36.8% from the previous year.

Price: Average and median sales prices continue to gain traction and outpace 2019’s figures, with positive gains. The median sales price in May was $291,000, an increase of 0.3% from last May. The average sales price was $351,000, down -0.6% from the previous year.

Supply: Atlanta area housing inventory totaled 11,313 units in May, a decrease of 23.7% from May 2019. New listings totaled 3,915, down 35.8% from May 2019 and up 5.4% from the previous month. The month’s supply over a 12-month period decreased to 2.3 months.

A Word from 2020 Atlanta REALTORS® President Jennifer Pino: “While prices remain steady, sales for May reflect the impact of the Shelter in Place Order that Metro Atlanta residents were following during March and April. Based on the showing activity during those months, this was an expected decline and will continue to affect the overall sales for the early part of the summer,” said Jennifer Pino, President of Atlanta REALTORS® Association.

“Interest rates are now at historic lows falling below 3% in many cases so combined with the re-opening of many businesses, we have seen the showing activity and pending sales trending upward over the last month. Based on this trend, activity is expected to trend higher overall this summer as compared to last summer. “

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Melissa Wakamo

When Melissa Wakamo began her real estate career in 2004, her goal was to focus on her immediate area and get to know her neighbors. "I've had a lot of fun over the years helping my neighbors sell their homes and helping newcomers become a part of our community." Melissa quickly became one of metro Atlanta’s top producing agents and consistently performed in the top 1% of all Atlanta agents. By 2009, Melissa’s real estate team had grown to include several agents and support staff, providing exceptional service to buyers and sellers in Atlanta’s intown neighborhoods. In her role as Managing Broker, Melissa provides agent training, marketing and strategic oversight for Keller Knapp Realty, and continues to provide exceptional real estate services to Atlanta buyers and sellers. "If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, or are considering a career as a real estate agent, let's talk soon!"