Dalia Zarhin, Real Estate Advisor | HomeSmart

Helping you sell, downsize or rightsize, or move to North Metro Atlanta.

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Dalia Zarhin, Real Estate Advisor with HomeSmart

North Metro Atlanta

Moving to Atlanta? I've done it — more than once. Now I help others do it well.

I've moved across the world more than once, so I know how big a move can feel: a new home, new neighborhoods, new everything. Now I live in Dunwoody, and I love helping people find their place in North Metro Atlanta.

Whether you're selling, downsizing or rightsizing, or coming from far away, I'll make it simple and honest, step by step.

How I can help

🏡 Sellers

Pricing based on real local comps, a clear plan to get your home ready, and marketing that gets it seen.

🌿 Downsizers & Rightsizers

Moving to something smaller after years in your home? I'll help you sort, sell, and find the right next place at your pace.

Whether you're going smaller or bigger, I'll help you find the home that fits this chapter of your life.

✈️ Moving to Atlanta

New to the area? I'll explain neighborhoods, schools, and commutes, and help you buy with confidence, even from far away.

Selling your home in North Metro Atlanta

The questions sellers ask me most, and how I help with each one.

A price based on today's market

We look at what's selling near you now and what buyers can choose instead, so your home starts at the right price and you're not stuck chasing price cuts.

A prep plan that's worth it

Before you spend a dollar, we'll walk through what buyers notice, what's worth fixing, what to leave alone, and simple staging that helps photos and showings.

Calm help with offers

I'll help you compare offers on more than price, including terms, cash, repair requests and closing-cost asks, and help you answer a lowball offer without losing a serious buyer.

Selling and buying at the same time

We'll map out which comes first, how the timing and closings can line up, and a backup plan, so you aren't left without a place to live or paying for two homes.

Inherited and family homes

Selling a parent's home or an estate takes patience. If probate is involved, I'll walk you through the whole process, advising and guiding you every step of the way. For tax questions, please talk to your CPA.

Weighing a fast cash offer

Cash buyers can be quick and simple. We'll put a cash offer side by side with what listing could look like for your home, so you can choose with clear eyes.

Downsizing in North Metro Atlanta

For when the house has gotten bigger than the life you live in it.

Start with your why

Less yard work, one-level living, closer to the grandkids, or more freedom to travel. Your reasons shape the neighborhood, the floor plan and the timeline.

Know your numbers first

We'll look at what homes like yours are selling for and what you'd walk away with after payoff and selling costs, so the next step feels concrete.

Sort at a kind pace

Years of belongings don't need to be sorted in a weekend. We'll plan room by room, and I can point you to estate sale, donation and move help.

Choosing the next place

Townhome, condo, ranch or a 55+ community. We'll compare the full monthly picture, including HOA dues, taxes, insurance and upkeep, not just the price.

Sell first or buy first

Each order has trade-offs. We'll talk through both, plus options like a short-term rental, so you're never rushed into the wrong home.

Rightsizing in North Metro Atlanta

Rightsizing isn't about less. It's about a home that fits this chapter, and that might be smaller, the same size, or bigger.

Fit over square footage

We start with how you live now and how you want to live in the next ten years, then look for the layout that supports it.

Bigger can be right

Room for a home office, hobbies, or kids and grandkids who visit often. Sometimes the right move is up, not down.

Room for family under one roof

If parents, adult children or both are moving in, we'll look for homes with a main-floor suite, a separate entrance or a basement apartment.

Stay put or move?

Aging in place can be the right choice. We'll talk honestly about stairs, upkeep and access to care, and whether updating your home or moving makes more sense.

Plan ahead, not in a hurry

The calmest moves are the ones made before life forces them. We can map out timing now, even if the move is years away.

Moving to North Metro Atlanta

I moved countries myself, so I know how much there is to figure out from far away.

Finding your suburb

Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Doraville, Peachtree Corners, Norcross and Duluth, plus East Cobb. Each has its own feel. I'll help you narrow it to the few that fit.

Schools go by address

School zones follow the exact address, not the city name. We'll check zoning for every home you consider, and I'll point you to the official district lookups.

Test the commute

GA-400 and I-285 traffic can change your day. Before you choose, we'll look at your real drive at the hours you'd actually travel.

The real cost of living

Home prices, property taxes, HOA dues and insurance vary from town to town. We'll compare the full monthly cost for the areas on your list.

Buying from out of state or abroad

Video tours, clear updates and a plan for every step, so you can buy with confidence before you arrive. I've been the newcomer, and I'll walk it with you.

Let's talk

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