Beth Scharwath

Start by getting prequalified with a trusted local lender in Hattiesburg. It’s hard to shop for a home when you don’t know your true price range or what your closing costs will be. A prequalification letter gives you clarity, strengthens your offer, and saves you a lot of stress later.

Choose your Realtor early—ideally 30–60 days before you plan to sell in Hattiesburg. That time gives you a chance to get to know your agent so you’re not strangers once the listing goes live, and it allows your agent to prepare marketing materials before the home ever hits the MLS. A well-planned launch almost always leads to better results.

First Time Home Buyer, First Time Home Sellers, Builders, Relocation clients, Seniors downsizing, parent looking for a home for their kids to live in while going to USM.

I recently got a referral from an agent in a another state. I met with them about 30 days before they wanted to move. I got to help them get the house ready. My builder got new cabinets doors made for a built in, my painter refreshed some of the inside area, and my clients didn't have to rush to move out. House sold the first week it was on the market. The sellers were a lot of fun. I'm almost sorry we didn't get to work together longer.

My uncle was a builder in the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on entry-level homes. In 1996, while I was finishing graduate school, he suggested I get my real estate license. I didn’t know much about real estate at the time, but I immediately fell in love with it. There’s something special about helping someone buy or build their first home—and just as meaningful helping them sell or downsize into their last. I also love the listing side of the business. I’m genuinely obsessed with AI and technology, which lets me use data, systems, and smart marketing to give my Hattiesburg listings a real edge.

in 2026 I start my 30 years in real estate. I'm also have a Tom Ferry Coach and I'm in several other coaching groups for agent around the county so I can stay on top of technology.