Mason & Magnolia Real Estate Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Ocean Springs, Mississippi

12:13 PM in Ocean Springs Directions

Here is what working with Mason & Magnolia Real Estate in Ocean Springs typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Mississippi.

Showings in Ocean Springs

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Ocean Springs home.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Mississippi rules.

Typical costs on an Ocean Springs home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $272,484. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $272K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$6,812–$8,175
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$5,450–$8,175
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$5,450–$13,624
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Ocean Springs

Biloxi, MS3.6 mi · $238K Gulfport, MS16 mi · $206K Moss Point, MS18 mi · $153K Pass Christian, MS26 mi · $307K Bay Saint Louis, MS31 mi · $242K Diamondhead, MS32 mi · $247K Waveland, MS34 mi · $218K Lucedale, MS38 mi · $219K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Mississippi?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Mason & Magnolia Real Estate work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Mason & Magnolia Real Estate handles dual agency or designated agency under Mississippi law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.