Ashley Pon REALTOR® · Georgia [(706) 555-0134]

Licensed REALTOR® in the State of Georgia and Florida

Real Estate Is Personal. The Decisions Should Be Informed.

Where you go, what you pay, when you move, and what you do next all matter. Real estate decisions have consequences, and the right property, the right price, the right timing, and the right information can change the outcome.

I believe real estate should be approached with clear information, local knowledge, and a realistic understanding of the market — not assumptions or sales talk.

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  • BrokerageTurner Realty Group LLC
  • LicenseGA #447933 | FL #3651636
A stone-and-shake craftsman home among tall pines at dusk, its front porch and windows lit from within
Front porches, old trees, and streets that were laid out long before us.

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Ashley Pon, REALTOR® with Turner Realty Group LLC
Ashley Pon REALTOR® · Turner Realty Group LLC

About

More Than Listings. Local Knowledge That Moves You Forward.

I was born and raised in the Evans, Martinez, and Augusta area, and I've called this community home for more than 30 years. I know this area beyond what you can find on a map. I know the roads, the commute, the established neighborhoods, and the areas where growth is actually happening.

My work has always been rooted in people and community. Before real estate, I founded River City Events, working with local agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to bring people together and create meaningful connections. As a mother of four, I understand that every family has different needs, circumstances, and priorities, and that finding the right home is about much more than a transaction. My experiences have taught me to listen, adapt, and make sure people feel heard and included throughout the process. That perspective continues to shape how I work with my clients today.

  • REALTOR® — member, National Association of REALTORS®
  • Licensed by the Georgia Real Estate Commission · [GA License #]
  • Affiliated with Turner Realty Group LLC
  • Member, Greater Augusta REALTORS®

Different Moves. Different Strategies.

PCS & Military Relocation

A PCS move comes with enough decisions without trying to figure out an unfamiliar market on your own. I know the Augusta, Evans, and surrounding areas, including the roads, commute patterns, neighborhoods, and what matters when you're moving on a military timeline. I help make your relocation organized, informed, and strategic from the start.

Sellers

Pricing your home correctly from the beginning matters. An inaccurate sales price can mean missed opportunities, fewer qualified buyers, and more time sitting on the market. The longer a property sits, the more buyers may start asking, "What's wrong with it?" I use current market data, comparable sales, location, condition, and buyer demand to help position your property where it has the strongest opportunity to attract attention and generate a serious offer. The goal isn't simply to list your home. It's to position it to sell.

First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home starts way before you start looking at houses. It starts with building or improving your credit, understanding your credit score, learning how interest rates affect your monthly payment and purchasing power, getting financially prepared, and understanding the entire homebuying process from pre-approval to closing. I help first-time buyers understand what they need to know before they start shopping, so they are prepared when the right opportunity comes along, not trying to figure it all out after they've already found the house.

Land Sales

Land requires a different kind of strategy. I look beyond the asking price and focus on the details that can affect the property's value, use, privacy, and long-term potential, including acreage, location, zoning, access, surrounding development, and market data. I'm familiar with acreage properties from the outskirts of the Augusta area through Middle Georgia and the communities in between. I also look at future development plans and surrounding growth so buyers can better understand whether the property they're investing in is likely to remain the private space they intended it to be. Whether you're buying land to build, invest, or hold, I help you evaluate the property based on facts, not just the current view from the property line.

Areas I Serve

A second photograph of Evans, Martinez & Grovetown
A shaded residential street in Evans, Georgia, with mature trees over established homes

Evans, Martinez & Grovetown

Where I'm from.

Evans, Martinez, and Grovetown are suburban communities just outside Augusta, with a strong family-oriented feel. The area is a mix of established neighborhoods, newer communities, local shops, restaurants, parks, and everyday conveniences. It's a popular area for families, military households, and people who want more of a suburban setting while still being close to Augusta.

Evans and Martinez have many established neighborhoods with mature trees and a more settled feel, while Grovetown has seen a lot of newer residential development. Together, they offer a range of housing styles and neighborhoods, from older established homes to newer construction.

For someone moving to the Augusta area, these communities offer a balance of suburban living, access to schools and services, and a relatively easy commute to Augusta and Fort Eisenhower.

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Skyline view of the Medical District and downtown Augusta, Georgia along the Savannah River

Medical District & Historic Downtown

This is one of the parts of Augusta I know well because I've lived here and watched it change over the years. The Medical District is anchored by Augusta University's Health Sciences Campus and major medical facilities, making it an important employment and institutional center for the city.

Downtown Augusta has a character that is difficult to duplicate. Historic architecture, established neighborhoods, the Savannah River, the Riverwalk, and a growing mix of restaurants, businesses, housing, and redevelopment all come together here.

Augusta's current Broad Street Improvement Project is bringing utility, streetscape, and infrastructure improvements to the downtown corridor, with completion scheduled for 2026.

I've watched this area evolve, and I understand why timing matters when you're considering a purchase in a changing neighborhood. Revitalization does not guarantee what a property will be worth in the future, but redevelopment and infrastructure investment can change how an area is used, perceived, and valued over time.

I help buyers look beyond what a property looks like today and understand the location, historic designation, surrounding investment, redevelopment plans, and long-term potential before making a decision.

Augusta's historic districts are subject to preservation rules, so understanding those requirements is also part of evaluating the property.

This is historic Augusta, but it is not standing still.

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Open pasture and pines along a back road in rural Georgia

Rural Georgia

I know the rural communities between Augusta and Middle Georgia because I've spent years in these areas, not just driving through them. From Wrens to Washington and the surrounding communities, I know the roads, the land, the local workforce, the schools, and the character of these communities.

I've fished, hunted, and spent time on the back roads, so I understand the difference between simply finding acreage and finding the right property for the way you actually plan to use it.

Whether your rural Georgia plan is a homestead, working property, investment, hunting land, a future build site, or a combination of uses, I look beyond the listing description.

I pay attention to zoning and permitted uses, acreage and parcel configuration, road access, surrounding land use, development patterns, utility availability, prior permits and improvements, and future land-use plans that could affect what you can do with the property.

I also consider the practical side of rural living, including commute times, local employment, public, charter, and private school options, and the services available in the surrounding community.

My goal is to help you find a property that fits your plan today while also understanding what could affect its value, privacy, usability, and potential tomorrow.

Straight Answers

A Few Things You Should Know

How much do I need for a down payment?

It depends on the loan. Some buyers may qualify for conventional financing with as little as 3% down, while FHA financing generally starts at 3.5%. VA and USDA loans can offer eligible buyers 0% down options.

Georgia also has state programs that may help eligible buyers with their down payment and closing costs. For example, Georgia Dream currently offers down payment assistance of up to $10,000 under its Standard program and up to $12,500 through certain PEN and CHOICE options. Eligibility, loan requirements, income limits, and property requirements apply.

Your down payment isn't the only money you'll need to plan for. Closing costs, prepaid taxes and insurance, inspections, appraisal, and other upfront expenses can also affect how much cash you'll need to bring to closing.

A lender can determine which loan programs you may qualify for and give you a more accurate estimate of your total upfront costs.

What is a buyer broker agreement?

If you're working with a REALTOR® to buy a home, you'll be asked to enter into a written buyer broker agreement before touring a home together in person or virtually.

The agreement explains what you can expect from your REALTOR®, how long you'll work together, and how the brokerage will be compensated. It is not an agreement to purchase a particular property, and signing one does not obligate you to buy a home.

The compensation terms are an important part of the agreement. They must be clearly stated and objectively defined, and broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable. You should understand exactly what you've agreed to before signing.

The agreement can also address what happens if another party, such as a seller or listing broker, offers compensation toward the buyer broker's fee.

Who pays the buyer's agent?

There isn't one automatic answer.

The buyer and broker agree in writing on the compensation for the brokerage services. The buyer may be responsible for that amount under the agreement, but the buyer can also request that the seller contribute toward the buyer broker's compensation as part of the purchase negotiation.

A seller's contribution is not guaranteed, and any amount offered must be handled according to the terms of the transaction and the buyer's agreement.

For example, if your buyer agreement specifies a particular compensation amount and the seller agrees to contribute toward that amount, the seller's contribution may reduce what you owe, depending on the terms of your agreement.

The important part is knowing the numbers before you make an offer. Your buyer agreement should tell you what compensation you have agreed to, and whether you could have an obligation to pay any remaining amount yourself.

NAR's current policy also prohibits a buyer broker from receiving more compensation from any source than the amount or rate agreed to with the buyer. Offers of compensation can still be made outside the MLS, but they are no longer displayed as offers of compensation on the MLS itself.

Broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable.

What's my home actually worth right now?

An online estimate can give you a number. It can't tell you why the house down the street sold quickly while another one sat for three months.

I look at the recent comparable sales, what's actually selling right now, how your home compares to the competition, and the things an automated estimate can't see — a new roof, an outdated kitchen, a difficult floor plan, a great lot, or a property that backs up to a busy road.

But price is only part of the conversation. Do you want to sell quickly, or are you willing to wait for the right offer? What would make selling worthwhile for you? And what's your timeline?

I'll put those factors together with the local market data and give you a realistic range to work with — not a number designed to win your listing.

Send me the property address and I'll put together a comparable-sales review with no obligation and no listing pitch attached.

I'm not ready for a year or more. Is it too early to talk?

Not at all. A year or more gives us time to actually prepare instead of trying to figure everything out in a scramble.

We can work on the things that may matter when you're ready — improving credit, paying down debt, saving for your down payment and closing costs, and figuring out what monthly payment actually makes sense for you.

I can also connect you with multiple licensed lenders who work with buyers long before they're ready to purchase. They can look at where you are now, explain your loan options, and help you understand what you may need to work on before you apply.

And we don't have to wait until you're ready to buy to start learning the market. We can watch the neighborhoods you're interested in, follow what homes are actually selling for, see how long they're sitting, and pay attention to what comes on and off the market.

The more time you have to prepare and understand the area, the better position you're in when the right time to buy finally comes.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about it.

Whether you're considering buying, selling, relocating, or simply want to better understand your options, I'm here to help. Real estate decisions can involve a lot of questions, and having clear, local information can make the process easier.

Send me a message with what you're looking for, and I'll personally follow up to learn more about your goals and how I can help. I typically respond the same day.

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