This week we’re speaking to our “Real Estate Brain Trust” — Jessica Wade with Brokerage Atlanta and Scotty Ball from Stewart Melvin & Frost.

The great news is that things are beginning to get back to pre-pandemic normal. However, when it comes to real estate, things have changed substantially.

So, today Dr. Bill Lampton and I are chatting with these local real estate experts about how the local real estate market is being impacted and what people need to know and do to prepare themselves if they’re planning on buying or selling a home! 

About Jessica Wade:

Jessica serves buyers and sellers throughout Northeast Georgia.

She brings an exceptional level of confidence, dedication, knowledge, and commitment to helping her clients find their perfect home. Her devotion and excellent customer service have resulted in an expanding network of loyal clients and referrals. She does her best to stay ahead of the game regarding real estate market technology, education, and trends. Her clients consider her a trusted resource in all things related to home buying and selling.

Having grown up in Northeast Georgia, Jessica has a solid connection to this beautiful and vibrant area. She graduated from North Hall High School, earned her Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Gainesville College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Kennesaw State University. Her husband, Phillip, is from Habersham County, and they have three beautiful children.

You can contact her at 770-540-3641 or jwade@jessicawaderealestate.com

About Scotty Ball:

Scotty Ball is a partner at Stewart Melvin & Frost. He is an expert in residential and commercial real estate transactions. He is experienced in assisting clients in all phases of the real estate process, from simple cash sale closings to multi-million dollar purchases of commercial property.

Stewart Melvin & Frost is one of Northeast Georgia’s top firms with the depth of an entire team of experienced attorneys in a wide range of highly specialized areas of law. Based in Gainesville-Hall County, the firm serves a regional client base that stretches throughout metro Atlanta and the state.

Scotty is a summa cum laude graduate of North Georgia College with a major in business and finance. He is a 1993 cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law.

A Gainesville native, Scotty is committed to being an active member of the community. He has served on the boards of the Gainesville Jaycees, the Gainesville State College Foundation, and the March of Dimes. He has also been involved with the annual United Way fund drive and served as co-chair of the Law Day Committee for the Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association.

Scotty is also a former member of the adjunct faculty of the University of North Georgia, where he taught real estate courses for the paralegal program. Currently, he serves on the board for Habitat for Humanity of Hall County. He attends Lakewood Baptist Church, where he serves as a Deacon and teaches in its “Sunday Cool” youth program. Scotty can be found hiking or riding his motorcycle in the north Georgia mountains when not in his office.

You can contact Scotty at (770) 536-0101 or  sball@smf-law.com