Cheryl Shiver
Atlanta Correspondent
Copa: Where are you from?
Cheryl: I am from Los Angeles, California born and raised.
Cheryl: I am from Los Angeles, California born and raised.
Copa: What was your main reason for moving to Atlanta?
Cheryl: One of the main reasons for moving to Atlanta, was on the suggestion of a good friend. He said he knew a lot of successful women in Atlanta. I had recently retired, and the thought a change would be intriguing.
Cheryl: One of the main reasons for moving to Atlanta, was on the suggestion of a good friend. He said he knew a lot of successful women in Atlanta. I had recently retired, and the thought a change would be intriguing.
Copa: How long did it take for you to get settled in?
Cheryl: Remarkably it did not take me long at all to settle in. I'm like a chameleon.
Cheryl: Remarkably it did not take me long at all to settle in. I'm like a chameleon.
Copa: What type of business do you own?
Cheryl: I actually retired from the 9 to 5 in Los Angeles with full benefits in 2005, Even when employed I loved real estate and obtained my license back in 1998. Currently I am a Real Estate Consultant with Floyd Realty.
Cheryl: I actually retired from the 9 to 5 in Los Angeles with full benefits in 2005, Even when employed I loved real estate and obtained my license back in 1998. Currently I am a Real Estate Consultant with Floyd Realty.
Copa: How is the market for Real Estate in Atlanta?
Cheryl: The Real Estate market in Atlanta is Great! The average listing is on the market for an average 48 days with the average sales price just below $250k.
Cheryl: The Real Estate market in Atlanta is Great! The average listing is on the market for an average 48 days with the average sales price just below $250k.
Copa: What are the big differences of each city?
Cheryl: If you are referring to the big differences of each city as Los Angeles to Atlanta, I would say without a doubt the cost of housing both rentals and purchasing. I think things in Atlanta are much more spread out, the average travel time is 45 minutes from point 'A' to point 'B.'
Cheryl: If you are referring to the big differences of each city as Los Angeles to Atlanta, I would say without a doubt the cost of housing both rentals and purchasing. I think things in Atlanta are much more spread out, the average travel time is 45 minutes from point 'A' to point 'B.'
Copa: In your personal opinion, what are the advantages in living and working in a great Southern city like Atlanta?
Cheryl: In my personal opinion the advantages to living in Atlanta, first of all, Atlanta's airport is the largest hub in North America, great for the travel business, and personal. For me it's a great place to retire. You can have your dream home in a Southern City like Atlanta. Lakes and water activities are abundant as well as museums and parks, I love the outdoors. Not to mention great eateries of all sorts. To be honest I can't speak directly on the work force as I am self employed, but in Atlanta we can boast about having 16 Fortune 500 companies, and many major corporations are moving to Atlanta which will bring more jobs and need for housing.
Cheryl: In my personal opinion the advantages to living in Atlanta, first of all, Atlanta's airport is the largest hub in North America, great for the travel business, and personal. For me it's a great place to retire. You can have your dream home in a Southern City like Atlanta. Lakes and water activities are abundant as well as museums and parks, I love the outdoors. Not to mention great eateries of all sorts. To be honest I can't speak directly on the work force as I am self employed, but in Atlanta we can boast about having 16 Fortune 500 companies, and many major corporations are moving to Atlanta which will bring more jobs and need for housing.
Copa: What's the social scene look like now in the 'ATL?'
Cheryl: The social scene in Atlanta, in my opinion is always on point. There is always something exciting to do in this fabulous city.
Cheryl: The social scene in Atlanta, in my opinion is always on point. There is always something exciting to do in this fabulous city.
Copa: How does it feel to be part of the ATLANTA team of Copa Style Magazine?
Cheryl: Being a part of the Atlanta team of Copa Style Magazine is new and exciting. It allows me to contribute to an art forum in a way that I have always desired to do!
Cheryl: Being a part of the Atlanta team of Copa Style Magazine is new and exciting. It allows me to contribute to an art forum in a way that I have always desired to do!
Copa: What does the future hold for Cheryl Shiver?
Cheryl: I don't think anyone knows truly what the future holds for them. What I would like moving forward with each day, for Cheryl Shiver, is peace and a stress free life. More quality time with my family, my Son in particular and my business, I like the pace that is on. I enjoy the one on one time that I am able to provide to my clients, consulting with them, teaching, sharing and guiding them. My business is good and I can only see it getting better.
Cheryl: I don't think anyone knows truly what the future holds for them. What I would like moving forward with each day, for Cheryl Shiver, is peace and a stress free life. More quality time with my family, my Son in particular and my business, I like the pace that is on. I enjoy the one on one time that I am able to provide to my clients, consulting with them, teaching, sharing and guiding them. My business is good and I can only see it getting better.
Cheryl "The Deal Closer" Shiver
Real Estate Consultant
Floyd Realty and Auction Inc.
~Copa