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First Time Home Buyers Kayleigh and Ryan

April 26, 20252 min read

Wanting to be in the city center of Alpharetta?

Read Kayleigh and Ryan's story about their experience with

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team.

All About Kayleigh and Ryan

Kayleigh and Ryan, first time home buyers , have been living in apartments in the Sandy Springs and Buckhead area of North Atlanta. Both are avid tennis players and own a cute cat named Mia. In purchasing their first home they wanted to be in the city center of Alpharetta and close to Georgia Highway 400 for an easy drive to both their office locations near The Battery in Smyrna, Georgia.

Why The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team?

The young couple searched for a real estate team that would guide them as first time home buyers. They had heard about The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team and were told that they are the best in Alpharetta. Kayleigh and Ryan liked that the team of agents actually live, work and play in the area and provide great knowledgeable service. Listing and Buyer Specialist Susan Jennings took the couple under her wing and guided them every step of the way and made the process so smooth.

What Stuck Out To You?

"The excitement of an easy closing and moving into our first home was awesome!"

Kayleigh and Ryan fell in love with the creative floor plan The Hathaway in The Maxwell a new community in downtown Alpharetta. The onsite agent with The Providence Group let them know when the building was going to be released for pre-sales. The young couple signed within days of the release as there were only 5 units of this plan in the new building. Their contract was to build in July of 2022 and closed September 20, 2023.

They were grateful to not have any surprises as The Providence Group and Susan Jennings kept them informed throughout the entire build time.

Home Buying Process

Looking to Buy? Learn About Our 8 Step Buying Process:

Beginning your home search can be an overwhelming and daunting task. Because of that, our team makes sure that you, and all other potential buyers, understand each of the 8 steps that we take to make the process as easy and painless as possible. By the end of your search, with our support and guidance, you will live happily ever after in your new, dream home.

Read the 8 Steps! ➡️

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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