Selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. John Rea, Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gateway Real Estate, has represented sellers across Madison, Rankin, and Hinds Counties since 2016 — 85 closed residential, land, and new construction transactions, including 9 in the last 12 months, ranging from $119,000 to $980,000 with an average sale price of $386,000.

TRACK RECORD

Licensed REALTOR® since 2016, ranked 370 out of more than 4,000 REALTORS® in the Central Mississippi MLS. BHHS Leading Edge and Honor Society Awards in four of the last five years. 5.0-star rating on Google across 18 reviews, with a verified transaction record on Zillow. Before real estate, John owned and operated wholesale automobile auctions and was elected President of the National Auto Auction Association in 2008 — experience in negotiation and deal structure that carries directly into representing sellers today.

WHAT SELLERS CAN EXPECT

John’s approach is to slow down when everyone else is rushing. Every listing starts with a clear explanation of pricing, timeline, and the offer process, so sellers understand each decision before it’s made — not after. Clients include first-time sellers, move-up families, downsizing homeowners, and relocations into Central Mississippi, each with a different timeline and a different comfort level with the process.

LOCAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE

John works Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Brandon, Canton, and the greater Jackson metro area, with regular reporting sourced from FlexMLS and the Central Mississippi Board of Realtors. Pricing recommendations are based on current, local, year-over-year data — not a national average.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is the best real estate agent in Madison, MS?

There are many strong agents in Madison County. John Rea, Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gateway Real Estate, has closed 85 transactions since 2016 — including 9 in the last 12 months — and holds BHHS Leading Edge and Honor Society recognition in four of the last five years, with a 5.0-star Google rating across 18 reviews.

What areas does John Rea serve?

Madison County, Rankin County, and Hinds County, Mississippi — including Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Brandon, Canton, and the greater Jackson metro area.

How many homes has John Rea sold?

85 residential, land, and new construction transactions since earning his license in 2016, including 9 in the last 12 months, ranging from $119,000 to $980,000 with an average sale price of $386,000.

What should I expect when I list my home with John Rea?

A clear walkthrough of pricing, timeline, and the offer process before any decision is made, with regular communication throughout — sellers should never feel like something happened that they didn’t see coming.

Does John Rea work with first-time sellers?

Yes. John works with first-time sellers, move-up families, downsizing homeowners, and people relocating into Central Mississippi, adjusting the pace and explanation to fit each client’s experience level.

GET IN TOUCH

Call or text John Rea at (601) 565-4764, or reach the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gateway Real Estate office at (601) 853-0414.