Vacant and empty homes can be hard to sell unless you know how to make them shine. In this episode of How to Sell Your Atlanta Home with Sage and Grace, Judy is joined by staging expert Krisztina Bell, founder of No Vacancy Home Staging. Judy and Krisztina talk strategy for both luxury and everyday listings, share budget-friendly updates that make a big difference, and cover what staging teams really do behind the scenes. If you’re selling an empty home, this episode is packed with smart advice to help you work with a Realtor - connect with host Judy Jernigan today about your next move.

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Featured Guest: Krisztina Bell is the founder of No Vacancy Home Staging, one of Atlanta’s leading staging companies for vacant homes. With 20+ years in the business and an art and design background, Krisztina and her team have helped transform thousands of listings into homes buyers fall in love with. Her work has been featured on HGTV, in The New York Times, and in Realtor Magazine. She also educates real estate agents and homeowners through her continuing education classes and industry talks.

Website: https://novacancy-atl.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisztinabell/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@krisztinabell

In this episode you’ll learn about about:

• Why vacant homes need staging to avoid feeling cold or confusing
• Budget-friendly updates sellers can make for a big return (paint, hardware, fixtures)
• Why lighter colors, warm lighting, and defined zones matter
• How staging can improve appraisal value and increase price per square foot

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Selling a home is not just emotional, logistical, and financial, it is also a legal transaction with serious implications if not handled correctly. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by real estate attorney and president of Ganek law firm, Mark Seib, to break down what Atlanta homeowners need to know to avoid legal mistakes that can delay - or even derail, their home sale.

From required disclosures to title issues and inspection negotiations, this episode helps you protect your deal and your equity.

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Featured Guest:

Mark Seib is President of Ganek, a real estate law firm serving Georgia since 1978. Mark has decades of experience guiding home buyers, sellers, builders, and developers through residential and commercial closings. He also teaches CE courses to agents and serves on the board of Georgia’s Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association.

Website: ganekpc.com

In this episode you’ll learn about about:

• What home sellers are legally required to disclose in Georgia
• The most common legal mistakes that delay closings
• Why disorganized paperwork can derail your deal
• Tips to handle repairs during the due diligence period
• What counts as a “latent defect” and why it matters
• Tips for home sellers to properly fill out the Seller’s Disclosure form
• How title issues are discovered and cleared
• How tax proration and title insurance protect both parties
• What happens if a seller wants to back out of the deal

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

Legal issues are one of the most common deal-killers in real estate. Failing to disclose properly, ignoring title red flags, or miscommunicating what stays with the home can delay closing or spark lawsuits. Understanding what’s required - and where you have room to negotiate - helps you work with your REALTOR, sell confidently, avoid stress, and stay in control.

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First impressions matter more than most home sellers realize. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by licensed landscape architect and ServScape founder Mario Cambardella to explore the psychology and strategy behind curb appeal. From simple fixes to full landscape redesigns, you’ll learn how to create a welcoming exterior that makes home buyers form a bond, before they ever step inside.

When thinking about selling a property in the next few months or even years down the line, this episode gives you the tools to start planning now.

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Featured Guest:

Mario Cambardella is the founder and CEO of ServeScape, Atlanta’s first online landscape marketplace. A licensed landscape architect, entrepreneur, and former Director of Urban Agriculture for the City of Atlanta, Mario helps homeowners elevate curb appeal with thoughtfully designed, locally sourced landscapes.

Website: servescape.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servescape/

In this episode we talk about:

• The emotional and psychological power of curb appeal
• Common landscaping mistakes that hurt first impressions
• Why planning ahead makes a difference in resale value
• Quick curb appeal upgrades when you're short on time
• How to match plants and layout to your home’s architecture

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