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We're a top realtor publication with the goal of Connecting, Elevating and Inspiring real estate growth and Realtor-Partner connections in north and northeast Georgia.

06/26/2026

Thanks Johns Creek Mortgage, LLC - NMLS ID #2320634 for being a great partner and sponsoring our Toast To The Top Event!

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06/26/2026

🤖 The most powerful AI ever built was just released — and it was immediately locked away from the public.

Steve Neville of MPower is back in our Technology Corner this month with one of his most eye-opening columns yet. The AI is called Mythos, it was released by Anthropic on April 7th, and it's so advanced it's only available to 12 founding partners including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and JPMorgan Chase. Why? Because it found thousands of security vulnerabilities hiding in devices and banking systems — some that had gone undetected for over 27 years. Meanwhile, GPT-5.4, Gemini 3.1 Ultra, and Grok 4.20 all dropped in the same window. The pace is accelerating — and the agents who stay informed are the ones who will have the edge.

But here's the best part of this month's column: Steve brings it all back to tools you already own and can use today. If you use Google Workspace, Gemini is already living inside your Gmail — and most agents have no idea. From summarizing six months of client threads in seconds to drafting follow-up emails on the spot, this tip alone will save you hours every single week. He also spotlights NotebookLM and Nano Banana — two tools already included in your Google subscription that can transform how you prep for showings and market your listings.

"Review, tweak, send. Thirty seconds instead of thirty minutes."

Read the full feature in our June edition at mountainslakesathensRP.com and tag an agent who needs to see this! 🚀

Real Producers Magazine Steven Paul Neville

Real Producers Magazine Steven Paul Neville

🤝 Meet the backbone of Mountains, Lakes & Athens Real Producers—our Preferred Partners!These trusted local businesses do...
06/25/2026

🤝 Meet the backbone of Mountains, Lakes & Athens Real Producers—our Preferred Partners!

These trusted local businesses don't just sponsor our magazine—they make North Georgia real estate transactions smoother, faster, and more successful for our agents and their clients every single day.

From custom home builders and mortgage brokers to home inspectors, staging pros, outdoor living experts, and social media specialists, our Preferred Partners represent the BEST in their fields. They've earned their place in our network through exceptional service, reliability, and genuine commitment to the real estate community.

When you work with MLARP agents, you gain access to this entire ecosystem of vetted professionals who understand North Georgia's unique market and are dedicated to your success.

Check out our full Preferred Partners directory in every issue and at https://www.realproducersmagazine.com/home/mountains-lakes-athens. These are the trusted experts our top agents rely on—and you can too! 🌟

Preferred Partners: Thank you for making our community stronger and our agents' jobs easier. We're proud to partner with you!

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MYTH: You need open houses to sell your North Georgia home quickly. 🏔️Swipe to find out why the most serious buyers are ...
06/24/2026

MYTH: You need open houses to sell your North Georgia home quickly. 🏔️
Swipe to find out why the most serious buyers are almost never the ones walking through your door on a Sunday afternoon!
Here's the truth: 97% of buyers start their home search online — and the majority of open house visitors are neighbors, unqualified browsers, and people looking for decorating ideas. Not buyers.
Who actually shows up to open houses:

→ Nosy neighbors: 30-40%

→ Unqualified early-stage browsers: 25-30%

→ Agents scouting competition: 15-20%

→ Actual serious, qualified buyers: 10-20%
What actually sells homes in North Georgia:

→ Professional photography that gets 118% more online views

→ Virtual tours that let buyers qualify themselves before scheduling

→ Targeted social media campaigns reaching active buyers

→ Agent-to-agent networking with buyers already under representation

→ Private showings with pre-qualified, serious buyers only
Real Talk: An Alpharetta home listed at $1.2M used professional photos, a virtual tour, and targeted marketing. 12 private showings. 3 offers. Sold in 9 days. Zero open houses. A Blue Ridge cabin reached buyers in California, Florida, and Tennessee through drone footage and social media — and sold to an out-of-state buyer who visited once for inspection. No open house needed. 🏡
Plus — open houses come with real security risks most sellers never consider:

→ Unvetted strangers walking through your home

→ Theft of jewelry, prescriptions, small valuables

→ People photographing layouts and security systems
What real estate myths are holding you back? Drop them below! 👇
Ready to sell smarter with a digital-first strategy that protects your home and reaches thousands of serious buyers? DM us or visit mountainslakesathensRP.com to see how MLARP agents market properties in today's market.
Tag a seller who's been pressured into hosting open houses! 🔑

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Congrats Nina Beth Burkdoll, our Mountains, Lakes & Athens Real Producers March Cover Agent on this recognition and you...
06/23/2026

Congrats Nina Beth Burkdoll, our Mountains, Lakes & Athens Real Producers March Cover Agent on this recognition and your success! Love seeing all of our Real Producers Magazine agents success being posted!

06/22/2026

Food, Fun, Networking and Exotic Cars!!! Who doesn’t love that combination…Welcome north Georgia Real Producers agents to our first ever Toast To The Top Event, where we’re celebrating your success from this past year, honoring those agents featured in Mountains, Lakes & Athens Real Producers (please tag our page here) over the first 2 Years in Print, with a can’t miss event!

Join us Thursday, June 25th from 4-7pm at Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville for an enjoyable evening of food, networking and check out some exotic cars while also checking this great facility we have in north Georgia! Early Registration Raffle for those that register by JUNE 15th, while registration remains open until day of event. Registration link in IG bio or scan the QR code on flyer. We’ll see you there on June 25th!

Register Here:
https://app.getnetworked.com/event/real-producers-2026-toast-to-the-top?r=aaaees

Hey north Georgia realtors, we have less than 1 week to register for Real Producers Toast To The Top taking place next T...
06/19/2026

Hey north Georgia realtors, we have less than 1 week to register for Real Producers Toast To The Top taking place next Thursday, June 25th from 4-7pm at Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville. Come out and enjoy Food, Fun, Networking and Exotic Cars! For those that register EARLY by end of today (Friday) they’ll be entered into a raffle!!! This is a can’t miss event, so we’ll see you there on June 25th! If you’re a vendor wondering how you can access this event DM me.

🌟 Brian Norton has weathered the Great Recession, a global pandemic, and the sharpest interest rate environment in recen...
06/19/2026

🌟 Brian Norton has weathered the Great Recession, a global pandemic, and the sharpest interest rate environment in recent memory — and Johns Creek Mortgage has come out stronger on the other side of every single one. His team of 30-plus employees brings nearly 200 years of combined industry expertise to every loan they touch. Brian himself has held nearly every role in the business — loan officer, senior loan officer, assistant branch manager, branch manager, and corporate trainer — giving him a complete, ground-level understanding that shapes how Johns Creek Mortgage operates from the inside out. This year, he will walk the stage at the NAR Inaugural and Legislative Conference to receive his RPAC Hall of Fame award, having contributed more than $25,000 to the organization. The accolades are real. But Brian's advice stays the same.

"Just keep investing in people. Your family, your friends, your relationships — that's where the real return is."

Have a question about financing your North Georgia home? Visit johnscreekmortgage.com/brian-norton-apply-now or call 678-631-6180 to get started today! 🚀

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06/18/2026

🏡 The Living On Lake Lanier Team doesn't just know this lake — they live it. Teresa Smith and her family have been boating on Lake Lanier, raising children in this community, and building memories on this water for over two decades. Michele Kaplan bonds with her kids over health, fitness, and exploring new destinations alongside her beloved husky golden retriever mix Fionna — all while helping clients find their own lake life. And Mackenzie Scott and her husband Ben are preparing to welcome their first child and continue enjoying life on the water with their two dogs. This isn't a team that shows up for a commission — this is a team that is genuinely, deeply invested in the place they call home. And that passion comes through in every conversation, every showing, and every closing table.

"Ultimately, what keeps us motivated is the people and the moments we get to be a part of. There's nothing like seeing the excitement when someone talks about their first day on the boat, teaching their kids to waterski, or just watching a sunset on the water."

Ready to find YOUR place on Lake Lanier? Read their full inspiring story in our June edition at mountainslakesathensRP.com! 🚀

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