Leigh Ann Evans, Realtor at Carole Gaston Realty

03/07/2025

BEAUTIFUL 3-story, waterfront, brick home on 3.4 acres just minutes from MSU & Starkville, MS! So many features to mention include: 18 ft high ceilings in the open living room; peaceful woodsy & scenic waterfront views; 2 charming eating areas on main level; large oversized primary suite on main lev...

08/09/2024

📣 ATTENTION BUYERS 📣

Effective August 1st, all buyers currently looking to purchase a home, MUST sign a "Buyer Representation Agreement"- prior to walking into a property.

✅ JUST SHOW ME THE HOUSE!!

Effective August 1st, NO REALTOR will be able to show a home without you first signing the Buyer's Agency Agreement. 🤯 This will be non-negotiable for any person with a Realtor designation.

✅ Wait…WHAT DO I HAVE TO SIGN??

The agreement between buyer and Realtor is a Buyers Representation Agreement, the contract between you and that realtor stating you will be using them to buy a home and breaking down the roles, duties and responsibilities owed to you by your agent etc. This form also spells out what broker commission are to be paid by you and/or the seller. Whatever commission is on this agreement is the MAXIMUM commission your broker/agent can receive out of the transaction.

✅ I HAVE TO PAY COMMISSION?

Well yes…but actually maybe no… 🤔

With the new NAR ruling going into effect, advertising cooperating broker and buyer broker commissions will now be BANNED on the MLS. Commissions are always negotiable of course, and there are a number of ways your agent can get paid. By the seller either in the form of direct compensation to Buyer brokerage or as a form of concession/credit to buyer. In some cases, the buyer will be paying the commission for their agent out of pocket and this will be spelled out in the buyer's representation agreement.

✅ HIRE A PROFESSIONAL AGENT

Selecting an agent when buying a home is an important decision.

This new rule with a buyer representation agreement is just one facet of the NAR (a national) ruling which will change the landscape of how real estate is sold in the United States. 🇱🇷

✅ ALIGNMENT & COMMUNICATION

Now, more so than ever, aligning yourself with a full-time professional realtor will be vitally important for the success of your home purchase.

We at Carole Gaston Realty in Starkville, under the amazing guidance of our Broker Carole Gaston, have been preparing for these changes for quite some time and WE ARE READY to help you navigate any questions you may have to continue to assist in your path forward to homeownership and investing.

Thank you,
Leigh Ann Evans - Licensed since 1999 🏠

07/31/2024

Listed by Leigh Ann Evans, Realtor at Carole Gaston Realty: A Hunter's Paradise! 77 Acres + 2 ponds + hardwoods + cabin + generator + SO MUCH MORE!! Call 662-418-9785 or 662-418-9316 for more info1

04/06/2024

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08/09/2023

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08/09/2023

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11/02/2022

It’s that time of the year!

It's time to prepare your home to withstand winter weather. Follow our fall checklist for must-do repairs and other seasonal maintenance tips.

06/22/2022

“THE BEST DECISION WE EVER MADE WAS TO CHOOSE LEIGH ANN EVANS, REALTOR WITH CAROLE GASTON REALTY!!! She worked days, nights, and weekends for us. Leigh Ann walked room to room with us giving ideas of changes to help it sell. She answered our texts, emails, questions, and explained each step to get our house SOLD fast. We were very thrilled with the whole process of selling our home with Leigh Ann Evans!” - 🖊 Wanda & Emilie, selling their parents’ estate property
🏠 This is why I do what I do! 🥰 I love being of service to my clients and helping them move on with their lives. If you’re thinking of making a move, call me! I would love to help you, too!
📱 662-418-9785 or 662-268-4809
💻 www.SellingStarkville.com

05/18/2022

It’s a wonderful feeling when both Buyer & Seller are SO happy with the way things turn out! And I am, too!! I’m so blessed and thankful that I found this profession. 23 Years and counting…
I love what I do & I would love to help you!
Leigh Ann Evans, Realtor at Carole Gaston Realty
📱662-268-4809 or 662-418-9785 🏡

05/16/2022

NEW LISTING!! 🏡🌸☀️ $369,000 4bd/3ba
Leigh Ann Evans @ Carole Gaston Realty, (662)268-4809 or (662)418-9785.
Or you can email me @ [email protected]
I would love to be your Realtor!! 😃🏡🤩📱☀️
www.CaroleGastonRealty.com or
www.SellingStarkville.com

COMPLETELY REMODELED!! A Must See: This 1950's brick rancher has been beautifully renovated for it's new owner. Features a fabulous front covered deck, 4 bedrooms (possibility of two primary suites), 3 full bathrooms, 2 very spacious living areas, an open layout, large covered back patio, and the fl...

02/22/2022

Has anyone ever seen a mug set like this one? Maybe vintage, don’t know?? It looks & feels like splatter paint. No markings.