Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in South Mississippi
Southern Oaks Realty was founded in 2015 with a commitment to delivering exceptional real estate services rooted in local expertise and southern hospitality. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in South Mississippi's real estate market, specializing in guiding clients through home purchases, sales, and investments. We prioritize transparent communication, community knowledge, and personalized service to ensure every transaction meets our clients' unique needs.Our agents maintain deep ties to the region, offering firsthand insights into neighborhoods, schools, and market trends. With offices in Moss Point, we serve all of South Mississippi, supporting clients from initial consultations through long after closing. Our mission remains focused on building lasting relationships while helping families and investors achieve their real estate goals.
Services
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Short Sale Homes
Foreclosure Homes
First-Time Home Buyers
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined real estate experience in South Mississippi
- Our agents provide first-hand community insights and market expertise
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every transaction
- We specialize in serving both first-time homebuyers and seasoned investors
- Our team includes multi-state licensed professionals with local roots
Associations and certifications
- East Central Civic Association
What people say
Responsive and professional
Made process easy and seamless
Clients' best interest at heart
Overcame obstacles to close on time
Exceptional benefits and service
Services
Homes for Sale
Our team specializes in connecting buyers with their ideal properties across South Mississippi. We offer comprehensive market analysis, negotiation expertise, and personalized property tours. With access to exclusive listings and advanced search tools, we help clients find homes that match their specific needs and budget while ensuring smooth transaction processes.
Homes for Rent
We provide tailored rental solutions for tenants and property owners. Our services include property management, tenant screening, and lease administration. Our local market expertise helps renters find suitable accommodations while offering landlords effective strategies to maximize investment returns through competitive pricing and quality tenant placement.
Short Sale Homes
Our specialists guide clients through complex short sale transactions with expert negotiation and documentation support. We help sellers avoid foreclosure while assisting buyers in securing discounted properties. Our team ensures compliance with lender requirements and facilitates communication between all parties to achieve successful outcomes in these challenging transactions.
Foreclosure Homes
We assist investors and homebuyers in navigating foreclosure property acquisitions while helping sellers manage distressed assets. Our agents provide risk assessment, title verification, and bidding strategy guidance. We maintain strict compliance with legal requirements while offering market insights to help clients make informed decisions about these unique real estate opportunities.
First-Time Home Buyers
Our dedicated program supports first-time homebuyers through every transaction stage. We offer down payment assistance guidance, mortgage pre-qualification support, and educational resources about homeownership responsibilities. Our agents provide patient, personalized service while negotiating favorable terms and connecting clients with trusted lending partners to make initial home purchases accessible and successful.
People
Leah Hinton
Owner/Real Estate Broker
Licensed since 2005, Leah founded Southern Oaks Realty in 2015. She holds licenses in Mississippi and Alabama, specializing in community-focused real estate services. She balances brokerage leadership with client representation while maintaining active involvement in local market development.
Delaney Davidson
Real Estate Agent
Licensed since 2021, Delaney serves clients across state lines with expertise in both Mississippi and Alabama markets. A lifelong Hurley resident, she combines local knowledge with modern marketing strategies while maintaining strong community connections through her riverfront lifestyle and entrepreneurial ventures.
Whitney Brister
Real Estate Agent
Joining the team in 2020, Whitney brings personal experience from Hurley's housing market. She completed Disney's 19.3-mile running challenge, demonstrating dedication that translates to real estate transactions. She balances family life with active church involvement while serving coastal Mississippi clients.
Brittany Leasure
Real Estate Agent
A dual-career professional, Brittany combines dental hygiene expertise with real estate services. She specializes in Gulf Coast properties while drawing on extensive travel experience to serve diverse client needs. Her coastal expertise spans Ocean Springs' historic districts and Hurley's residential communities.
Nick McMahan
Real Estate Agent
Newest team member with business administration expertise from the University of South Alabama. Operating a roofing company alongside real estate, he brings construction insights to property evaluations. He serves Ocean Springs residents while maintaining active involvement in outdoor recreation and local business networks.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in South Mississippi real estate with primary coverage in Moss Point, Hurley, Ocean Springs, and surrounding communities.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we offer specialized guidance including mortgage pre-qualification assistance and down payment education for new homebuyers.
Can you help with investment properties?
Our agents specialize in connecting investors with rental properties and commercial opportunities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast region.
What sets you apart from other agencies?
We combine local market expertise with multi-state licensing and personalized service built on southern hospitality principles.
Do you handle short sales and foreclosures?
Yes, our team has specialized experience managing distressed property transactions while protecting client interests throughout the process.
Reviews (4)
Terri Nail
Nov 21, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Awesome experience! Leah was responsive, professional, a pleasure to work with, and went the extra mile to make sure all our needs were met. Weve had numerous home buying/selling experiences and this was by far the best! I would recommend to anyone!
Awesome experience! Leah was responsive, professional, a pleasure to work with, and went the extra mile to make sure all our needs were met. Weve had numerous home buying/selling experiences and this was by far the best! I would recommend to anyone!
Shane McCullough
Nov 10, 2020
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Leah is absolutely amazing, and performed over and beyond any expectations I may of had about selling my old home and purchasing a new one! She did all the heavy lifting for me and made the process completely painless. She arranged it in her office where I sold my home and purchased my new one only thirty minutes apart the same day! We absolutely love the new home and property she found for myself and the girls! If you're looking to buy or sell a home and you need to find a TRUSTWORTHY REAL ESTATE AGENT, then I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Leah and Southern Oaks Realty!
Brittany Williams
Aug 31, 2020
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Leah Hinton at Southern Oaks Realty was by our side from the very beginning. My husband and I were searching for our dream home to begin our family and had high expectations as this would be our forever home. Leah worked diligently to meet our needs and expectations and exceeded in every aspect! We highly recommend Leah and adore her for her commitment and kindness throughout the entire process.
Christina Duvall
Jun 12, 2020
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From the beginning of our home search to the day we signed, Leah has been nothing but amazing! She worked so hard to make sure we found our forever home and in the perfect location. Words cannot express how happy and grateful we are for her hard work and all those at Southern Oaks and Island Winds Title Company!!!
