Acworth, Georgia (located in Cobb County) has a population of about 16,600 and covers 7.1 miles--a true small Southern town. The median house value is $128,00. Despite its small size, big city entertainment and jobs are not far away; Acworth is located about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta.

Acworth is recognized as a Georgia Main Street City for its work to keep its downtown area vital. The preservation of the downtown area created Acworth's simple charm and feel. For this reason, it's a great place to raise a family. A strolling tour of historical homes is available in Acworth for those with a mind for the past. Taking the tour will take you back to a simpler time and place. It will almost certainly relax you as well.

Making Acworth Home

While the quaint charm of Acworth will make you want to stay, be sure to find the proper real estate agent to make your Acworth dream come true. A great agent can make your experience buying a home a pleasant and rewarding one, but a pushy agent can make your home buying experience into an awful one. It's very important that you "click" with your agent, so take the time to get to know an agent a bit before you sign on with him or her. Check his or her website--does he or she project a friendly persona?

Don't let agents pressure you into buying a house simply because they are getting impatient. The fewest number of homes you should look at before buying is 10. Some agents will start complaining after having shown you three. Don't give in to their pressure. A good agent will know that it takes time to find your dream home and that it's necessary to be patient. This is your life and your home and you're going to have to live with it for a long time--you may need to be assertive to express your desires to your agent. If you find yourself working with an agent who simply won't respond to you, you are always free to take your business elsewhere.