Pat's Postings - Brandon, MS Realtor

RPR is a great resource for Realtors, yet when I mention it to co-workers, they usually don't understand what I'm referring to.RPR stands for Realtor Property Resource, and is made available to us through the National Association of Realtors. You can use RPR to research properties, neighborhoods,...

A client had a small leak after a heavy rainstorm, which left a 4" stain on her ceiling. I called my reliable roofer, who came the next day to repair the seal around a pipe boot. To deal with the stain, I suggested my client purchase a stain blocking spray paint made for ceilings. She applied the...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Assumable Loans in the 21st Century. In that post, I explained how in certain circumstances, an assumable loan could be the way to sell a home for the highest and best outcome for the seller.My listing closed this week. As Paul Harvey would say, here is the rest of ...

If you follow real estate articles, podcasts, etc., you may have heard that FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable. If you are a real estate agent, I'm sure you are aware of it, but not everyone has fully embraced the idea or comprehends the dynamics of this opportunity.Recently, I successfully ac...

You know the phrase, right? It's part of the Fifth Amendment of the Miranda Rights.Law and Order may not be standing at your door with handcuffs in hand, but if you are house hunting, the seller may have surveillance devices or Ring doorbells, which could record any comments you make while viewin...

Today's tip is about housekeeping. Not my favorite topic, but one that is important for obvious reasons.When do you clean house? Do you have a routine? I'm curious... do you have a set schedule? Do you tackle everything in one day? Or do you do one chore each day of the week? Is your home always ...

My job is to help people move.I've helped sellers downsize not only their home, but also their possessions. Sometimes I post items for my senior clients in Facebook Groups because they don't use Facebook and I do what I can for my clients.A friend saw all my furniture postings, and asked if I was...

I am NOT a cook, but I eat to survive. I've recently discovered you can add cottage cheese to recipes to make them healthier with added protein.When my son was little, my favorite cookbook was titled "Feed Me I'm Yours". This was my introduction to slipping veggies into recipes to get him to eat ...

Congratulations! Your home is under contract, and the buyer has ordered the home inspection. As the seller, you are probably busy packing for the big day. A hundred details are running through your mind. But take a few minutes to prepare for the home inspection.If your home is in need of repairs,...

The title of this post was intriguing, so I had to see what Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets had to say. The public is mostly unaware of what goes on behind the scenes, and I for one appreciate what he has to say. Thanks also to the input from the gang in the ActiveRain Q&A Sectio...