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Pat Starnes, Realtor in Brandon, MS, shares real estate news and current events in the Jackson Metro area, as well as market information.
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2017
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How do you show your clients you appreciate them? I'm sure everyone has their own idea of the "perfect" closing gift, and even whether or not a closing gift should be given. After all, if we've done our jobs well and found the "perfect" house for a buyer, or sold the sellers home in the desired t...
11/30/2017
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, a seller asked if it was OK to decorate their home for Christmas. The house is listed for sale and is actively being shown. Would you recommend that they fill every room with Christmas decor, and do it now to get the full enjoyment of their efforts? Or would yo...
11/25/2017
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It may sound cheesy, but I can't get enough of this view. I walked into this house nearly two years ago and the view is what captivated me.The house had been vacant about three years. The ceiling had fallen in from various leaks and there was a mold issue. I nearly backed out of the sale on a co...
11/22/2017
Another home at the Ross Barnett Reservoir has SOLD and will soon undergo an "extreme makeover". 101 South Audubon Court was in need of renovation and repairs to bring it up to code, and was marketed in "as is" condition. When a property is sold "as is", the seller makes no repairs or allowances ...
11/21/2017
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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for our blessings, and I'm thankful for my work family at Front Gate Realty. Our brokers not only support their agents throughout the year in many ways, their caring spirit and generosity for the community shines at this time of year.Each year our agency dona...
11/17/2017
With the holiday season around the corner, many individuals in nursing homes are forgotten, so what can we do to spread joy at this time of year? There is always an opportunity if we look for it. I stopped at a nearby retirement home and approached the activities director about whether they had ...
11/16/2017
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As we reflect on Thanksgiving and the things we are grateful for, I have to say how thankful I am to be in the real estate business and financially able to support myself and my family. I've lived through strong real estate markets and NOT-so-strong markets over the last 30 years. I've taken sabb...
11/15/2017
If your Brandon MS home is for sale during the holidays, you want to keep your Christmas decorations "no fuss" and easy. Follow these tips to keep your decor low-key, so the focus remains on your HOME, not your Christmas tree: 1. Decorate your entry table with greenery or a mini-tree.2. Add garla...
11/15/2017
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If you act within the next few weeks, there is time to be in a new home for the holidays. While it's true that real estate sales typically slow down in the fall months, people still move during these months and there are fewer buyers (less competition) for homes on the market. You can take advan...
11/07/2017
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Pat Starnes, Realtor in Brandon, MS, shares real estate news and other items of interest in and around Brandon, Flowood and the Reservoir area.