06.01.09
Posted in Jackson MS real estate tagged Jackson MS real estate agents, Jackson MS real estate buyers at 7:58 am by Mississippi Real Estate Agent
Buying a home can be a life-changing experience. Whether it’s your first piece of Metro Jackson MS real estate or your third, take some time to assess all the ups and downs that are part of such an expensive purchase. Here are a few tips to help prevent negative emotions such as buyer’s remorse from getting your down:
- Do Your Research. One of the best ways to prevent home buyer’s remorse is to conduct thorough research in the beginning. Know how much house you can afford. Consult a real estate professional and visit different neighborhoods. Check out school districts. Bottom line — go over as many details as possible before putting down your hard-earned cash.
- Be Honest With Yourself. Although you may love that charming 1920s Metro Jackson MS real estate fix-upper located in a great neighborhood, do some soul searching and be honest with yourself. If you know in your heart that to make yourself happy you’d need to do a complete remodel project, maybe you should keep searching. The reality is that you could wind up taking on more than you really want to.
- Don’t Look at Other Homes. Just like fashions, home designs can change over time. There will always be something newer, bigger, more contemporary – you name it! So if you continue to look at other homes long after you’ve made your purchase, you may never feel satisfied with your property.
- Stop Asking for Opinions. Everyone’s situation is different, especially when it comes to homes and decorating styles. And remember, you didn’t buy the home to please everyone else. You bought it to please yourself. So if you’re happy with your purchase, don’t concern yourself with everyone else’s opinions. They will just make you doubt your choice.
Before you start feeling remorseful and questioning your home buying decision, remember to focus on your original list of wants and needs. Remind yourself that you met the majority of your criteria when purchasing your Metro Jackson MS real estate. Be content. You’re living in your dream home.
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Paula Ricks
Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Inc.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
www.PaulaRicks.com
Paula@PaulaRicks.com
Call direct: 601-942-3392
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05.28.09
Posted in Home Staging Jackson MS Real Estate tagged Jackson MS real estate agents at 7:51 am by Mississippi Real Estate Agent
It can happen to even the best Metro Jackson MS real estate for sale. It has great curb appeal and the interior shows well. So, why isn’t it selling?
Even if your home is the best one in the neighborhood, it can still end up languishing on the market as others around it sell. So, what can you do to get your home sold?
Check Your Price
Being over priced, even by a relatively small amount, is the most common reason homes don’t sell. The wrong price can prevent potential buyers from even looking at your home. Keep your emotions out of the calculations. Of course, you love your home and think it’s very valuable. But, you need to look at it as an impartial outsider. Examine the facts and figures presented by your real estate agent, and take his or her expert advice. Price isn’t the only factor to consider.
Picture It
Homes marketed with only one or two photos are passed by. The more photos the better, but any old photos won’t do. You need quality photos. Consider hiring a professional Metro Jackson MS real estate photographer, or work with a real estate agent who will get professional photographs for you.
Promote It Online
These days almost 80% of all buyers start their home search online. Make sure your home is marketed on multiple websites to get the broadest possible exposure. In addition to using multiple photos as mentioned above, a great online marketing tool is a virtual tour. Ask your agent to create a professional virtual tour for your home.
Market it Everywhere
Advertise your home in as many ways and as many places as possible. Here are a few ideas:
- Colorful flyers
- Home magazine ads
- Newspaper ads
- TV ads
- Postcard mailings
- Emails to other agents and potential buyers
Set the Stage for Success
Get the Selling Advantage! As an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), I can help you prepare your Metro Jackson MS real estate to maximize its value. If you decide to list your home with me, I’ll give you a FREE home staging consultation to help sell your home faster and for top dollar.
If you would like more information on how to get a stagnant home moving, give me a call today at 601-942-3392 or email me now at Paula@PaulaRicks.com.
Paula Ricks
Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Inc.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
www.PaulaRicks.com
Paula@PaulaRicks.com
Call direct: 601-942-3392
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05.14.09
Posted in Jackson MS real estate tagged Jackson MS real estate agents at 12:42 pm by Mississippi Real Estate Agent
The new stimulus plan has given many people new hope for their housing futures. At first, many worried that the stimulus package would merely help the banks and other financial institutions and not the actual homeowner looking to buy Metro Jackson MS real estate. But, it has become clear that the people who really win with the new plan are those who count—prospective home buyers.
Stimulus for Banks and Buyers
The stimulus package provides huge tax rebates in 2009, and while that is a limited provision, the savings are enormous for those who get out there and buy one of the new Metro Jackson MS real estate. The fact that the stimulus plan includes relief for the struggling financial industry also helps buyers by making it more likely they will be able to obtain loans.
Stimulus for Luxury Properties
The stimulus package gives the two major government mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac more power and allows for larger loans for higher priced properties. That is a big incentive if you’re looking to buy in a major metropolitan area because you will now be able to get a loan secured by Fannie or Freddie.
The economic boost from the stimulus package will require a little time to really become apparent, but it is working, even now. Slowly the market is rebounding and new home buyers are able to take advantage of loans and tax incentives while getting houses at prices that are extraordinarily low.
If you would like more information on how the stimulus package can help you buy Metro Jackson MS real estate, give me a call at 601-942-3392 or email me at Paula@PaulaRicks.com now.
Paula Ricks
Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Inc.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
www.PaulaRicks.com
Paula@PaulaRicks.com
Call direct: 601-942-3392
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05.07.09
Posted in Jackson MS real estate tagged Jackson MS real estate agents at 9:51 am by Mississippi Real Estate Agent
There are several important criteria to consider when buying Metro Jackson MS real estate for investment. Some of the items will vary depending on the reason you are buying and the type of investment you are looking to make.
Long term investments such as rental properties can take longer to pay off but the income is consistent. Short term investments such as buying for quick flips may pay off larger but can be a less regular form of income.
When buying a home for either long or short term real estate investments, it is very important to know exactly what your costs will be compared to potential income. That should be your primary deciding factor when buying investment properties.
Short Term Metro Jackson MS Real Estate Investments
When you are looking at short term investments like re-sales and flipping, the potential profit needs to be larger to cover both the inconsistent nature of that type of investment and the slightly larger risk. Jackson MS real estate purchased for short term investment also needs to be very appealing to ensure quick turnover. Languishing on the market once you have relisted it eats away at your profits.
Vacant Land as Real Estate Investment
Another type of investment property is vacant land you can subdivide and resell, or develop on your own. If you’re considering that type of real estate venture, know that it requires quite a bit of homework.
- You will need to check out the zoning laws to be sure your plans are allowable without going through the hassle and possible failure of rezoning.
- You also need to pay close attention to the initial and long term costs associated with developing your vacant land.
- You need to know exactly what is possible such as how many units can be placed on a given parcel to be sure the property can accommodate the number of resale units you require in order to make a profit.
Are you looking for an experienced Metro Jackson MS real estate agent? I can help. If you need information on real estate properties or any of the communities surrounding Jackson Mississippi, please call me at 601-942-3392 or email me at Paula@PaulaRicks.com.
Paula Ricks
Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Inc.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
www.PaulaRicks.com
Paula@PaulaRicks.com
Call direct: 601-942-3392
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04.09.09
Posted in Jackson MS real estate tagged Jackson MS real estate agents, Jackson MS real estate sellers at 9:31 am by Mississippi Real Estate Agent
The biggest barriers to selling Metro Jackson MS real estate are often those you create yourself by wanting a quick sale or not learning all there is to know about presenting your home to its best advantage.
When you first begin to think about selling your home it seems easy. Put a sign on the lawn and list it. Once the shine wears off of the desire to do it all yourself, you might need some tips to help sell your home:
Clean It Up
That’s the first and foremost advice. Nothing deters a real estate sale faster than a messy house. Living in your home while trying to sell it makes it difficult to keep it clean, but if you’re serious about wanting to sell your home, it’s worth the extra effort. You may want to learn how to clean your home fast for those times when a buyer calls and wants to see your home in 15 minutes or less.
Take Good Pictures
Where do you think people search first for Metro Jackson MS real estate for sale? Online! Newspapers used to be the first place people looked for homes. But now, approximately 80% of all home buyers look online before searching anywhere else.
Due to cost and space limitations, newspapers usually display only one photo of the front view of the home. On the internet, where space is abundant, buyers expect to see lots of exterior and interior pictures, in fact, the more the better.
Not experienced at getting good room photos that show off your home to its best advantage? Hire a photographer or better yet, hire one of the top Metro Jackson MS real estate agents who can do it for you. If you should choose to list your home with me, I’ll have photos and a Virtual Tour taken of your home and they will be published on numerous online Web sites.
Hold an Open House
Or several. Selling your home takes time. If you are busy and can’t fit opening your home up to viewers into your schedule, you may want to list your home with a real estate agent who can do it for you. It’s better to leave your home in the hands of a professional real estate agent so you aren’t tempted to hover over buyers as they walk through. Hanging around discourages buyers from talking to each other about the qualities of your home and from taking the time to view and consider the true potential of your home.
Set the Stage for Success
Staging your home to sell faster and for top dollar is one of the best ways to prepare your home for sale. Need help with how to stage your home? No problem! As an Accredited Home Staging Professional (ASP), I know how to help you stage your home for a successful sale. And, in today’s Metro Jackson MS real estate market, it’s more important than ever. If you decide to list your home with me, I’ll be happy to give you a FREE staging consultation.
There are pitfalls you can get tripped up on when selling your home. If you’d like to work with one of the best Metro Jackson MS real estate agents, one who can help you maneuver around those pitfalls, give me a call today at 601-942-3392 or email me at Paula@PaulaRicks.com.
Paula Ricks
Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Inc.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
www.PaulaRicks.com
Paula@PaulaRicks.com
Call direct: 601-942-3392
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