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Selling Your Madison MS Home in Todays Market 5 Helpful Steps

08-26-09
Patti Herrington Serving Brandon, Madison and Jackson MS

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Its a buyers market just in case you haven’t noticed. What that means is more houses listed for sale that there are home buyers qualified to buy. The number of homes on the market thoughout the U.S. is at an all time high. The result of this is that buyers know they can negotiate hard over the price and terms of the contract. Buyers knowing we are in a buyers market puts the seller at a disadvantage. So what are the steps I can take as a seller in a buyers market to help get my home sold. Here are a few tips to help you in todays market.

First Step: Clean, repair, repaint and get your home into tip-top condition. Pretend your are a buyer looking to purchase your home. Walk through your front door and look at your home and ask yourself, would I be willing to accept the rotten wood, peeling paint, dirty carpet, etc…. I’m sure you would not!!! So do what is necessary to address these issues.

Second Step: If needed call a homestager that knows what it takes to get your home sold. Your decor might not be impressive to someone else. Remember it’s the appearance and location of the home that sells. A professional homestager can give you a list of things that need to be removed/ replaced to make your home more attactive. A good homestager can make a trememdous difference on how long a home stays on the market. One of the best homestagers I know is Vicky Turk, she will access your home at a very reasonable price. Contact Vicky Turk @ 601.317.2994.

Third Step: Call an agent and get a professional Comparative Market Analysis of your home. In today’s market it’s not a good idea to try to sell by owner due to the competition from serious home sellers whose listings are professionally makreted through the local multiple listing service. If you choose to sell by owner, still call an agent to give you a market evaluation. These evaluations are at no cost to you and hopefully an agent would do it to help you. You never know you might need thier services later if you are unsuccesful in selling your home.

Fouth Step: Set a realistic asking price for your home. The CMA provided by your realtor should be very realistic and you should price your home accordingl Pricing your home to high could result in no showings and valuable market time. The best market time for your home is the first 4 to 6 weeks. Make sure when you look at your CMA that you price is close other homes listed in your suddivision. Remember….If your home stays on the market for a long period of time then buyers begin to wander whats wrong with your home. Be Smart in pricing your home.

Fifth Step: Sellers are sometimes insulted if they receive a written offer substantially below their asking price. Some sellers and the listing agents witll not even make a counter offer. This is a major mistake. Always make a counter offer to the prospective buyers because you never know what they are willing to pay. Recently I had a lisiting that was new construction, the buyers made an offer and guess what…it was thirty thousand less than list price. The builder countered with his best price which was close to the list price and the buyers accepted with no counter. You never know so don’t lose a good potential buyer.

Remember….BE SMART IN TODAYS MARKET.

CALL THE HERRINGTON REALTY COMPANY FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!!! 601.977.1114

www.herringtonrealtyco.com


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Deerfield, Madison MS

01-24-09
Patti Herrington Serving Brandon, Madison and Jackson MS

Deerfield, Madison, MS (Residential)

Imagine living in a quiet, wooded community where you and your family can leave the pressures of the world behind and spend precious quality time together in a peaceful, unspoiled, natural environment.

Imagine living in Deerfield's newest phase where every day offers relaxed, down-to-earth enjoyment. The gracious homes of Deerfield offer a variety of styles, floor plans and prices to fit every lifestyle. Beautiful homes dot the landscape surrounding a championship golf course designed to provide a total golfing experience. The small-town atmosphere, an increasingly desirable ingredient in the choice of where to live, is the essence of Deerfield living. Suggesting a better quality of life, it offers a less hectic, less crowded environment where the lifestyle is casual, easy and comfortable. Call Dee C. Denton, Broker at 856.0009 ext. 20 for more information.

Homes from $140,000's to over $450,000

Map & Directions

Exit I-55 north at Gluckstadt. Turn east and follow signs to Hwy. 51, continuing east on Yandall Road. Turn north on Old Canton Road. North Deerfield Drive will be the first right.

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Lake Caroline ......A premier Development in Madison MS

01-24-09
Patti Herrington Serving Brandon, Madison and Jackson MS

Lake Caroline, Madison, MS (Residential)

Mississippi's largest private lake devlopment, now in her prime. With more shoreline. More waterfront and waterview homesites. More spectactilar sunrises and sunsets. More ways to escape the world that is too much with us. Relax on your private pier. Host a party at the clubhouse deck. Fish for trophy bass. Sail, ski or sit by the shore and take it all in. Meet friends at the pool or tennis courts. Play games at the children's pool and playground. Your most practical choice is where to live. Mississippi's largest private lake developement, now in her prime. Call (601) 605-4458 for more information.

Homes from $175,000 to over 1 million

Map & Directions

I-55 north to Gluckstadt exit. West on Gluckstadt Rd. to Catlett Road. Turn right and follow signs.

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Fresh Market, Ridgeland MS

01-03-09
Patti Herrington Serving Brandon, Madison and Jackson MS

Just wanted to share one of my favorite places to go is Fresh Market. We have recently opened a new Fresh Market here in Ridgeland MS. This awesome store is long overdue in our area. I checked out Fresh Markets website and it has so many good things that you can order. Also you can search for recipes and specialty items. Here is a link to their site

http://www.thefreshmarket.com. Check it out I’m sure you’ll find something that will spark your appetite

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Lake Caroline Beauty

12-22-08
Patti Herrington Serving Brandon, Madison and Jackson MS
131 Belle Pointe Dr.
Madison, MS 39110
Waterfront Beauty
Offered at $495,000
MLS Number 192121
Status: Active
Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Living Area: 3166 Square Ft.




WATERFRONT BEAUTY located on Lake Caroline's 835 acre fishing lake. Serenity describes this 3/3 home with 3166 sqft of luxurious living. Decorated to perfection w/lovely ceramic tile floors,greatroom w/wood burning fp,dining room,spacious kitchen with viking cooktop,bosch dishwasher,winecooler & sub-zero fridge,wetbar w/ice maker. Immaculate mastersuite & fantastic sunroom offer an awesome view of the lake. Beautifully landscaped by Robert Poore,waterfall just off the tiered decking.Boathouse/lift & dock.
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