Homes For Sale in Pearl River County –

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When you’re ready to find a great deal in the Picayune and Pearl River County Mississippi area, call Michelle Fradella at Pinnacle Real Estate Services at 601-569-0075.

Check out this week’s menu:

• Creole Red Beans & Rice with Fried Catfish $7.95
• Bow Tie Pasta with Garlic Grilled Chicken $6.95
• Grilled Pork Roast, Veggie & Cajun Potato Salad $7.95

• Grilled Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggie $7.95
• Cajun Crawfish Pasta $7.95
• Grilled Shrimp Fajita Salad $8.95

• Grilled Double-Shot Half Chicken, Veggie, Hot Patots $8.95
• Seafood Potato Augratin $8.95
• Chopped Salad $7.95
• (Romaine, Broccoli, Carrots, Bacon, Eggs, Cheese)

• “Rajun Cajun” Burger & Cajun Potato Salad $8.95
• (Grilled Blackened Burger, Fried Crawfish Tails, Fried Green Tomatoes, Remoulade)
• Blackened Catfish, Summer Squash Casserole $8.95
• Shrimp Salad Salad $7.95

• Shrimp Boat $9.95(Fried Shrimp in Bread Boat, Yellow Rice , Crawfish Ettouffee’)
• Crab Patties over Pasta topped with Seafood Cream Sauce $8.95
• Grilled Glazed Rock Cornish Hen, Cornbread Dressing, Veggie $10.95
• “So-Co” Salad $9.95 (Shrimp Cake & Blackened Shrimp over Romaine, Dressing)

Now is an opportune time to find the right property!  Just in the $0-$100k price range , there are 75 homes for sale, with 41 of those homes being in the Picayune area.

If you are in the market for a home, and want to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit (or $6,500, depending on your situation), then you need to act now.  The tax credits end in April, so now is the time to start searching for your next home!

If you have an interest in buying a home in Picayune or Pearl River County, MS, then contact Michelle Fradella at Pinnacle Real Estate Services.

Considering that the average furnace repair is between $1,250 and $5,000, a home warranty may save you dollars on a repair that pops up after the closing. In addition, the money you save by not having to foot the bill for the policy–which on average can cost between $300-$400–makes a warranty a worthy perk.

You should be mindful, however, of exactly what the home warranty covers. Most sellers only purchase a one-year basic warranty, which will generally cover major built-in appliances and mechanical systems such as heating, electrical and plumbing, and usually it only covers normal wear and tear. For example, if the water heater was not in good working condition when the home was purchased, and it breaks a week or two later, there is no coverage.

If you want more extensive coverage, such as for pool equipment, air conditioning, or even the refrigerator, talk with your real estate professional about negotiating that extra cost with the seller, or consider purchasing your own warranty. Also, remember that although most home warranties provide coverage only for one year, most plans are renewable.

Whether or not you are given the option of selecting your own home warranty provider, here are questions to consider:

• How much is the deductible or per visit cost for repairs?
• Does the plan cover ‘pre-existing conditions’ which weren’t known to the seller?
• Who performs the repairs? Can you choose someone or does the company send a technician in their network?
• What’s the maximum dollar amount for repairs and what are the policy limitations? For example, will the policy pay for a new water heater at no additional cost?

Whether a warranty is offered by the seller or not, no buyer should forgo a home inspection. An inspection may uncover defects or potential problems that won’t be covered by the warranty – and may give you the opportunity to request the seller to make any major repairs before the closing.

But, warranties definitely have a place when it comes to protection and peace of mind. If you are looking in the Pearl River County, MS, area for a home, give Michelle Fradella a call for more information on home warranties and providers.

1. Not serious about selling. Actions speak louder than words in this market.  If you are not motivated to sell your home, then you should wait for a less competitive time to sell.  Not being willing to price your home where it needs to be to actually sell in this market tells Realtors and Buyers alike that you really are not motivated, and they really shouldn’t bother.
2. Improper pricing. A properly priced home is half sold.  It won’t matter how many open houses, realtor lunches, glossy flyers, home magazine ads, Goodyear Blimps, or Saint Joseph statues are used, the fact of the matter is that if your home is not priced competitively, it WILL NOT sell.
3. Not listening to your agent. A good full-time, seasoned Realtor is trained to know their market, know how to market homes, and how to motivate buyers.  If you question the ability of your agent to represent you, then you obviously have the wrong agent.  Don’t self-diagnose (your Doctor wouldn’t) – listen to the Professional!
4. Micro-manage the marketing. Having former “sales experience” yourself, doesn’t give you the license to second-guess your Realtor.  If you had a real estate license years ago – good for you, but I have to tell you times have changed, and what worked back in the old days WON’T work today!  Share your concerns and timelines, but leave the marketing details to the expert.
5. Don’t Stage the property. Oh sure, that brown variegated shag carpeting might be considered “retro” by some, or the whitewashed cabinets, Navajo white walls, and Southwest Décor might appeal to a small percentage of others – but if you really want to sell your home, you are going to have to make it appealing and competitive with newer homes on the market today.
6. Let Fido run free. Nothing is worse than going in to show a home, and you’re met at the door by frisky, overly enthusiastic dogs.  Worse yet, you’re barked to death by an aggressive one, and are not really sure if you should go in.  The other day I showed a house and the dog was inside.  He was quiet and reserved, but then proceeded to piddle on the floor because he was scared.  Not the way I want a buyer to remember a home!
7. Talk to the buyers. Being at home when a house is shown is certain death to a possible contract!  Sure, you think that you need to tell them all there is to tell about YOUR home, just in case the Realtor doesn’t.  Problem is that the buyers feel uncomfortable while you are there, so they can’t envision themselves “moving in” to the home.  9 times out of 10, the things that you tell them will give you a disadvantage when negotiating the price (if they do make an offer).  DON’T be at home when your house is shown!
8. Sell personal items. Buyers are looking to buy a home – they’re not thrift shopping at Hudson’s Treasure Chest!  Don’t try to push your used furniture on them.  If they want something, they will ask for it in the contract.
9. What’s that Smell? Oh sure, your house doesn’t smell of pet odors, baby diapers, cat litter boxes, fried fish, a dairy farm, or low tide.
10. Ignore Feedback. What do buyers know, anyway?  You can’t imagine why they don’t care for the groovy blue counter tops, the large scary snake in the aquarium, or the Elvis mural on the wall.  Why should these things make your home less than desirable?  Every comment from a buyer should be considered.  These may be things that are also turning other buyers off, and they just didn’t want to say.

If you are a serious Seller in the Pearl River County, MS, area and want your home to sell – take these words of advice.  Also, call Michelle Fradella at Pinnacle Real Estate Services to get your home on the fast track to a closing!

601-569-0075- www.prchomes.com