My business model has changed over the years. When I first got into the business, I worked every lead, made cold calls, went door-to-door (oh, thank goodness those days are over!), called FSBOs, etc. When I was part of a "major" franchise, I worked in the relocation department and had the privile...

10/31/2016

When Buyer Meets Seller at Closing - Sparks Fly!

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There are many "firsts" in real estate careers ~ the first brokerage, the first listing appointment, the first closing, the heartbreak when a sale falls through. Yes, there have been many memorable "first times". Once, I backed a car into the ditch leaving a listing appointment. Another time I ...

10/31/2016

Home for Sale in Live Oaks ~ Pearl MS ~ 547 Oak Ridge Way

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547 Oak Ridge Way ~ Live Oaks Subdivision One of the best priced homes in Live Oaks, I expect this property to sell fast! This home has three bedrooms, two full baths, and an eat in kitchen overlooking the back yard. It's on a large corner lot with privacy fencing, an 11 x 12 covered patio, roof...

10/29/2016

Thank You For The Referral - My Raving Fan!

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My phone rang and the pleasant voice at the other end said "Ms Starnes?", to which I hesitantly replied "Yes". Realtors receive telemarketing calls on a daily basis and THIS call sounded suspicously like someone wanting to sell me the next best website, Google or Yahoo placement, or real estate g...

10/29/2016

Selling Tips: Benefits of Living Light: Giving Up "Too Much Stuff"

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If you are concerned about selling your home in its current condition or if you have too much "clutter", read the following tips and feel free to ask me any questions you may have. You can also read this tongue-in-cheek post "You Might Be a Pack Rat. . . and how to overcome it". ~Pat HOME SELLING...

10/16/2016