ATLANTA GA Homes and Real Estate - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

How can I help you?

My previous careers, both at Emory University and as an independent artist, allow me to bring some unique skills to the table. My counseling background helps me listen to what you are saying (or not saying) and reason through emotional decisions. My creative talents allow me to come up with unique ways to present and market your home. As a mom to 2 dogs and 2 cats it is easy for me to understand the priority you place on your pet's needs when searching for a home. Ready to talk? Call me at 404.276.8290

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Dekalb Board of Realtors®
Lifetime Pinnacle Award Recipient, 2015-16
Coldwell Banker Interntional, Diamond Society

About Coldwell Banker

#1 Nationwide by Sales Volume
110 Years in the Industry
Properties displayed on 900 websites, reaching buyers around the globe
Sales volume is more than the next four competitors combined

How I got here

Originally from Dumont, NJ
Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Masters in Education, Counseling and Student Development, College of New Jersey, Trenton
Employed at Emory University for 18 years as Associate Director of the Student Center
Full time Artist for 15 years, steel sculpture and jewelry

Community Involvement

Neighborhood Watch Coordinator - Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association
Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Artist Market Committee Member
Decatur Arts Festival - Artist Market Committee Member
Decatur Book Festival - Exhibitor Services
Georgia Goldsmith Guild - Holiday Exhibit and Show Committee Member

In My Spare Time

Play keyboards and guitar
Metalsmith, creating jewelry
Mom to 2 dogs, 2 inside cats, 2 feral outdoor cats
Help fundraise for animal rescue groups with my jewelry line, Barking Cat® Jewelry

Click HERE to learn about Coldwell Banker's "Home for Dogs" Project.

3 Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal

It may seem that homebuyers and sellers don't agree on much, but they share one important concern: that the transaction is successful. This comradery is never more evident than during the appraisal process. It's only natural, since the results of the appraisal can send the deal spiraling out of control. Appraisers take into account many factors when determining the worth of a home. While some of these, such as location, can't be helped, there are things a homeowner can do to ensure that the home is appraised for maximum value. 1. Information is King Appraisers don't spend a lot of time in the home. In fact, Brian Coes…

Ann is awesome! Before we even met in person she was quick to respond and help us narrow down areas to look for a house. When we came into town to look at potential properties she took us around town but wasn’t pusy or impatient as we considered our options. She was super helpful in the home buying process so that everything went as smoothly as possible. We …

-M. Wyatt, Client

We had a great experience with Ann Finley in both selling our home and purchasing a new home. She had a great understanding of the market in our area and was available and helpful to us at all times. We highly recommend Ann Finley.

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Ann is an amazing real estate agent. She knows the Atlanta area real well, she is also very easy to work with. She made the whole process seem very easy and it was a great pleasure to work with her. She was proactive throughout the process and very organized. For people like us who have a million other things going on besides buying a house, she was very proactive and …

-P. Salwan, Client

"Anne helped us buy a home in 2016. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Anne! We contacted and met with other real estate agents: Some wanted us to sign an exclusivity agreement before asking what we wanted. Others never seemed to understand what we valued and tried to 'up-sell' us. Anne is very different. Anne has a background in social work and is very perceptive. …

-N. Pedersen, Client

"We were so lucky that we had Ann! She helped us to buy our first home. We lived in Boston at the time, worked crazy hours, and were not familiar with the area and did not have time to do a lot of research. We visited Atlanta for a long weekend and Ann helped us to find a perfect place in just three days! She did not mind driving with us all day long looking at 20+ houses …

-O. Taran, Client

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