Real Estate agents in Mississippi are prohibited from accepting payment when they refer contractors to Clients. None of the referral businesses listed here pay for the referral. They do however, from time to time, refer their clients to us. The list is not all inclusive of all providers in various categories, the list does include firms with whom I or my brokerage firm colleagues are similar with or have worked with in the past.
Clients are free to choose any vendor to provide the services necessary to close a sale of property. Website addresses are available for review of the firm. When there is a specific individual that I recommend their individual email address will be included or their contact website address.
Legal/Closing
- Schwartz, Orgel & Jordan – 12206 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
Law firms manage most of the closing functions in Mississippi. The selected law firm drafts the closing documents that buyer and seller must sign. The selected law firm manages the financial portion of the transaction by collecting earnest money, deposits and down payments. The law firm then makes distribution of funds after all documents have been signed and the sale recorded. The following are law firms that we have selected for our clients review (click name for website):
Lenders
Clients have many choices when it comes to lenders. While interest rates are important, it is equally important that a client works with a lender that can actually obtain a loan on their terms and on time for closing. The lenders listed below are firms that have come through for our brokerage clients in the past with good rates. As with all contractors, all agents can do is to recommend a lender or choice of lenders, our clients make the final decision from the list below (click on the name for the website):
- Brian Logan – CMG Financial – 228-669-3058 – blogan@cmgfi.com
Title Insurance
Title insurance is required by lenders. This is to protect all parties in the event there is an issue with the title that was not discovered before closing. Clients have a choice of title insurance companies, we are just providing some with which we have had some experience. Clients must make the final decision. Our recommended clients are as follows (click name for website):
Property Inspectors
Clients must choose the property inspector that they want to work with. The listing below is not all inclusive of inspectors in the area. We will not recommend an individual or firm other than to provide a listing of firms that have done work for previous clients of our brokerage and with whom our clients have had confidence (click name for website or email)
- WIN Home Inspection – 363 Courthouse Rd. Gulfport,Ms. 39506 228-314-9464 Phil Hage 228-697-9464
- Housewright Home Inspectors 1012 Cardinal Cove Ocean Springs,Ms.39564 228-382-7009 Johnathan Housewright 228-382-7009
Handyman Services
Clients who are selling their properties may need the services of someone to make some repairs to the property. Often the items to be repaired are found by the prospective buyer and there is little time to make repairs before the closing. Selecting a reliable contractor is important. Someone who will actually make the repair, do it on time and within budget. Feel free to ask me about each person listed below so that you our client can make an informed decision. Some contractors will wait to be paid from sale proceeds, other require payment when the work is done. Please discuss these details with the person you select.
- Corr Construction 517 Demontluzin Ave. Bay St. Louis,Ms.39520 228-344-8936 Rodney Corr 228-344-8936
Insurance
Homeowners insurance varies in price depending upon location and insurance company. The companies listed below are vendors for a number of insurance providers who are licensed to offer insurance in Mississippi. Your property may require wind and/or flood insurance. Please select one of the providers below with whom we have worked or feel free to find another. It is important that a decision on the insurance provider be made in time for closing so that the company can present a bill and binder to the closing attorney:
- Fassbender Insurance 311 Reese St. Bay St. Louis,Ms.39520 228-265-5885 Cody Logan 228-697-1516
Gardener
On occasion a selling client may need a gardner or landscaper to make improvements to the property to get it ready for sale. Buyers may want to make some changes after closing. Many gardners and landscapers are busy which makes it difficult to find a reliable person or company to do the work on a timely basis. The individuals and firms below have performed well in the past. The list is provided for your consideration.
- Four Seasons- 215 W.North St. Pass Christian,Ms.39571 228-452-0500
Pest/Termite Services
- Bay Pest Control – 228-875-8908 – baypestcontrol.net