UPDATE: November 11, 2008
My purpose for this post was to call to the reader's attention that Mississippi has a wonderful resource in the near-center of our state, the Ross Barnett Reservoir. I felt that potential clients searching for listings might not find this area because if searching by zip code, they would miss out on a wonderful lifestyle and place to live. Following is my original article: ~Pat Starnes
We may be missing some quality properties when searching by zip code in our MLS system, but more importantly, buyers may be missing US! Not all agents put the correct zip code into MLS, and most buyers don't know the zip codes in the outskirts of town. For instance, my office is in zip code 39232 (Flowood), my home is in 39047(Brandon), but none of these show up in the 33 zip codes listed for Jackson, MS.
The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000 acre man-made lake managed by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. Homes on the Reservoir show up in 39047, 39110, and 39157. The 17,000 acres surrounding the waterway is leasehold property, but not all property in this zip is leasehold.
The views of the Reservoir are truly spectacular. You can read about the waterway at http://www.rossbarnettreservoir.org.
My point is two-fold. First, to encourage Realtors to explore all zip codes and ensure the properties are listed correctly in MLS. Secondly, look what you'd be missing if you overlook 39047.
This is an actual photo, non-enhanced.
Have I interested anyone in relocating?
Written and Published by Pat Starnes REALTOR
Pat Starnes, a Realtor since 1988, specializes in Mississippi Residential Real Estate and can assist you with buying or selling in the Jackson MS Metro area.
Areas of service: Brandon, Pearl, Ridgeland, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir area
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Pat Starnes, Broker; Pat Starnes Real Estate, 300 Castlewoods Blvd., Brandon, MS 39047; 601-278-4513 - Cell
Zip code boundries can be hard to determine, just like school districts. In Texas the school district boundries can change from year to year. You have to be very careful. Good luck & nice photos!
Zip Codes are very crucial when searching the MLS. Although it is a required field- often it is entered incorrectly. The way that I overcome that issue is by doing a MAP search- the way our MLS works, if the property is mapped right it should show up. This is an art- not a science.
Hi Pat,
It's not just zip code boundaries that can be a problem. Not knowing the exact layout of your MLS areas can mean you are missing potential properties.
Great photograph.
I'll try a trump you.
True, Alan. Zip codes, school districts, flood zones, MLS areas, all are important to know and have correct. I just wanted to show off the view of the rez. Your view is pretty cool, too, Alan!