Customer story · Elements Real Estate Atlanta
Attorney Secures Personal Home in Under a Month With Seamless Transaction Management
Marla Nicholson · Recorded 8/3/2026
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Marla Nicholson, an attorney and long-term client of Elements Real Estate Atlanta, successfully closed on her personal home in less than a month. Working with agent Shannon for over a decade, Nicholson highlights the agency's ability to navigate complex seller hurdles and rental agreements while maintaining transparency and eliminating the 'noise' of real estate transactions.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Repeat residential property transactions
- Reported Result
- Closed personal home in less than a month
- Relationship Length
- In excess of 5 to 10 years
“We closed that deal in less than a month.”
“She was able to just cut through all of that... a lot of the noise that I think is inherent with these deals, she kept me from that.”
“She has always been someone who has made things much better than what they would have been had I not had an agent involved.”
The interview
Can you introduce yourself and your background?
My name is Marla Nicholson. I am a resident of Georgia, and I'm an attorney.
How long have you worked with Shannon at Elements Real Estate Atlanta?
I've worked with Shannon for many years. It's definitely in excess of five, maybe around the decade mark by now.
How did you first find the agency and why did you choose them?
If memory serves, it was really just me doing a search for local agents in the area, and she was one of a couple who I'd interviewed. She just seemed very conscientious. She was super responsive, and I just enjoyed having the initial conversation and figured that we'd have an easy working relationship.
What was your experience with your first transaction together?
We started off with just one property. After the closing of that transaction and then it having gone super smoothly, it was like a no-brainer for me to continue to work with her. My only other transaction with a different agent in Marietta did not go as smoothly, so it was clear I wasn't going to work with that fellow again.
What specific qualities make this agency different from others?
For me, it's very important that there's responsiveness and that I have a firm understanding of where we are at all times. She was able to just cut through all of the emotion and noise that is inherent with these deals. She kept me from that, but at the same time, I felt like there was a good level of transparency where I felt like I knew the status of things and things seemed to be on track.
Can you describe a specific success story from a recent deal?
On this last deal that we did for a personal home of mine, it was nothing short of amazing. We closed that deal in less than a month. I remember texting her a link to a property; the seller had a number of hurdles, but she was able to tick and tie on all fronts. We secured an appointment the very next day, and it went incredibly smoothly despite a last-minute rental agreement the seller needed.
Would you recommend their services to others?
I would have no hesitation and would recommend her wholeheartedly. She has always been someone who has made things much better than what they would have been had I not had an agent involved. She is able to navigate a deal from start to finish and really make things shorten time frames.
Frequently asked
How does Elements Real Estate Atlanta handle complex seller requirements?
According to Marla Nicholson, the agency is able to 'tick and tie' on all necessary fronts to meet seller hurdles, such as securing appointments the next day and managing last-minute rental agreement introductions seamlessly.
Is Elements Real Estate Atlanta responsive to client needs?
Marla Nicholson emphasizes that responsiveness was a key factor in her decade-long relationship with Shannon, noting that the agent was never a 'bottleneck' and kept her informed of the status at all times.
Can Elements Real Estate Atlanta help with fast closings?
Yes, Marla Nicholson reported that on her most recent personal home purchase, they were able to close the deal in less than a month despite various nuances and hurdles.
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About Elements Real Estate Atlanta

Elements Real Estate Atlanta
Official site: elementsatlanta.comElements Real Estate Atlanta is a professional agency affiliated with Keller Williams and the Science of Real Estate (SORE), serving home buyers and sellers in the Atlanta and Lake Country regions. They apply data-driven expertise and modern real estate solutions to help clients navigate complex property transactions. As demonstrated by Marla Nicholson's experience, they specialize in providing transparent, responsive guidance that streamlines the closing process.
- Industry
- Real Estate Services
Topics
- home buying
- real estate
- attorney
- fast closing
- property transaction
- atlanta
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